SAP Project Manager

NTT DATA, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The successful candidate will lead full lifecycle SAP implementation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while managing stakeholder expectations. The role requires strong experience in managing SAP projects (ECC or S/4HANA) and a deep understanding of ERP processes across modules. Candidates with 10–15 years in IT or ERP projects, along with Agile experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing SAP implementation projects (ECC or S/4HANA).
• Deep understanding of ERP processes across modules (FICO, MM, SD, PP, etc.).
• Experience managing large global transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle SAP implementation projects from initiation to go-live.
• Manage project scope, budget, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and external implementation partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

SAP implementation

Agile methodologies

Job description

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a SAP Project Manager to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle SAP implementation projects from initiation to go-live and hypercare.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage project scope, budget, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
• Act as the primary liaison between business leaders, IT teams, SAP consultants, and external vendors.
• Conduct steering committee meetings and provide project status reports.
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment between global and local stakeholders.
• Apply SAP implementation methodologies such as SAP Activate, ASAP Methodology, Agile or Hybrid approaches.
• Manage cross‑functional teams including SAP functional consultants (MM, SD, FICO, PP, QM, etc.), SAP technical teams (ABAP, Basis, Integration), and business process owners.
• Coordinate internal teams and external implementation partners.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Track and resolve project issues and dependencies, and ensure change management processes are followed.
• Manage project financials including budget, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Monitor project costs and ensure optimal utilization of project resources.
• Oversee testing phases: unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Lead cutover planning and go‑live execution.
• Ensure smooth transition into post‑go‑live support (hyper‑care).
• Support business change management initiatives.
• Ensure training materials and knowledge transfer to business users.
• Manage communication across impacted business units.

Required Skills

• Strong experience managing SAP implementation projects (ECC or S/4HANA).
• Deep understanding of ERP processes across modules (FICO, MM, SD, PP, etc.).
• Experience managing large global transformation programs.
• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and traditional project management frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of IT or ERP project experience.
• 5+ years managing SAP implementations.
• Experience with multi‑country SAP rollout or transformation programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please consult the company’s public disclosures.