SAP Project Manager- Malaysia

Infosys Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Consulting seeks an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead SAP transformation programs, implementations, rollouts, upgrades and support across regional and global landscapes. Strong PM, governance and stakeholder management are essential for successful delivery.

The role covers planning, execution, budgets, risk mitigation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and SAP best practices within enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and multiple SAP modules.
• Strong governance, delivery, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP implementation, enhancements, migrations, and rollouts.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Govern project governance, steering committees, and executive reporting.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across regions and partners.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Go-Live & Cutover

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP SD

SAP MM

SAP FICO

SAP PP

SAP WM/EWM

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Activate Methodology

Job description

Travel Requirement: Occasional regional travel as required

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and deliver SAP transformation programs, implementation projects, rollouts, upgrades, and support initiatives across regional and global landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, stakeholder management skills, and hands‑on experience managing end-to-end SAP projects within complex enterprise environments.

The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, governance, budget management, risk mitigation, and successful delivery of SAP projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP implementation, enhancement, migration, and rollout projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage project governance, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation management throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders, process owners, and IT stakeholders to align project objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact between business teams, implementation partners, and SAP consultants.
• Facilitate workshops and progress review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships with senior management and project sponsors.

SAP Program & Resource Management

• Manage cross-functional SAP teams including Functional Consultants, Technical Consultants, Architects, Integration Specialists, and external vendors.
• Coordinate project resources across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor team performance and ensure effective collaboration among stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.

Risk, Budget & Quality Management

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Monitor project quality and compliance with project governance standards.
• Ensure adherence to organizational methodologies and SAP best practices.

Testing, Cutover & Go-Live Management

• Oversee:
• Integration Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Cutover Planning
• Data Migration Activities
• Go-Live Readiness Assessments
• Ensure a smooth transition from project implementation to support operations.

Change Management & Adoption

• Support organizational change management activities.
• Develop communication plans to ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate end-user training and business readiness initiatives.
• Drive user adoption and realization of business benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP project methodologies, governance, and delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing projects involving:
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP ECC
• SAP SD
• SAP MM
• SAP FICO
• SAP PP
• SAP WM/EWM
• SAP SuccessFactors (advantageous)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP business processes and enterprise application landscapes.
• Experience managing:
• SAP Implementations
• SAP Migrations
• SAP Support Transitions
• Familiarity with SAP Activate Methodology.
• Understanding of integrations with third-party applications and middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-based SAP solutions is an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• SAP S/4HANA Project Experience

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing regional or global SAP transformation programs.
• Experience working with multinational organizations.
• Exposure to manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.
• Experience managing projects with distributed teams across multiple countries.