SAP DM Project Manager

Syntax; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Health offers

Individual career planning

Job summary

Syntax is seeking an SAP Digital Manufacturing Project Manager/Consultant to lead project execution and deliver innovative manufacturing solutions. This hybrid role requires strong experience in SAP Digital Manufacturing, project management, and stakeholder communication, making a direct impact on clients' manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will drive transformative initiatives, collaborate with teams, and manage project scope and resources, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or digital manufacturing consulting.
• Experience with enterprise software implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop floor execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Digital Manufacturing implementation projects.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops and solution design sessions.

Skills

Manufacturing consulting

SAP Digital Manufacturing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

SAP Activate

SAP modules (PP, QM, PM, IM, EWM)

Job description

Date: Jul 2, 2026

Location: Morrisville, NC, US, 27560

Functional Area: Remote

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world‑class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Job Summary

Syntax is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated SAP Digital Manufacturing Project Manager / Consultant to join our SAP Digital Manufacturing team in North America. This hybrid role combines project leadership and functional consulting responsibilities across SAP Digital Manufacturing implementations. The ideal candidate will lead project planning, governance, stakeholder communication, and delivery execution while also serving as a trusted advisor on SAP Digital Manufacturing solution design, fit‑to‑standard workshops, configuration, testing, training, and client adoption. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative Industry 4.0 initiatives and help clients improve manufacturing operations through SAP Digital Manufacturing and related SAP solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer‑facing lead for SAP Digital Manufacturing implementation projects, managing both delivery execution and solution guidance.
• Lead projects through all phases of the SAP Activate methodology.
• Own core project management responsibilities, including project plans, timelines, milestones, risk management, issue tracking, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate and lead fit‑to‑standard workshops, requirements discussions, and solution design sessions with customer business and IT teams.
• Serve as a functional consultant for SAP Digital Manufacturing, guiding configuration and solution decisions aligned to business objectives.
• Coordinate project resources and cross‑functional workstreams, including integration with SAP modules such as PP, QM, PM, IM, and EWM, as well as machine and device integration.
• Manage project scope and change requests while ensuring alignment to budget, timeline, and delivery quality expectations.
• Support and coordinate testing, training, cutover planning, go‑live, and post‑go‑live support activities.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with team members to build expertise in SAP Digital Manufacturing solutions.
• Support presales activities, including solution positioning, workshops, estimations, and demos.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and accountability across both client delivery and internal team contributions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing, MES, or digital manufacturing consulting experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating enterprise software implementation projects.
• Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing, MES, or related manufacturing solutions strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and shop floor execution.
• Experience with SAP Activate or similar implementation methodologies preferred.
• Ability to manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and executive‑level status communication.
• Experience supporting integration with SAP manufacturing and supply chain modules such as PP, QM, PM, IM, or EWM preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, and customer‑facing consulting skills.
• Passion for learning new SAP technologies and delivering innovative manufacturing transformation projects.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to client locations across North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Production Planning (PP) implementation experience.
• Formal project management experience in consulting or client delivery environments.
• PMP, Scrum, SAP, or relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with presales support, solution demos, and effort estimation.
• An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI‑enabled services.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• SAP and industry certifications are a plus.
• PMP, Scrum, or related project management certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive, above‑average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the “you” is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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