SAP Project Manager

BCforward; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a SAP Project Manager to join our team in Indianapolis with hybrid work options. The role focuses on delivering SAP projects on scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong SAP project delivery experience, proficiency with Jira, and familiarity with Agile and traditional delivery methodologies to drive effective governance, risk management, and adoption.

Qualifications

• 5 years of practical project delivery experience in an SAP environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP terminology, core business processes, and module interdependencies.
• Project management fundamentals: planning, scheduling, risk/issue management, dependency management, stakeholder engagement, status reporting.
• Experience using Jira and Agile delivery practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage SAP projects from initiation through completion: scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies, and quality.
• Translate business objectives into executable project plans aligned with SAP processes and module interdependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional business and technical teams to maintain alignment and support timely decisions.
• Establish governance routines, facilitate status meetings, and provide reporting on milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and outcomes.
• Identify and manage delivery risks and dependencies while developing mitigation and recovery plans.
• Use Jira and Agile practices to organize work, monitor progress, and support iterative delivery.
• Drive stakeholder communication, change readiness, and adoption throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and aligned with standards.

Skills

SAP Project Management

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

Jira

Job description

BCforward is seeking a SAP Project Manager to work hybrid in Indianapolis.

Job Title: SAP Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking a SAP Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing SAP projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and applying Agile and traditional delivery practices and a proven ability to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget while managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder adoption.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage SAP projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies, and quality.

Translate business objectives into executable project plans aligned with SAP processes, terminology, and module interdependencies.

Coordinate cross-functional business and technical teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making.

Establish governance routines, facilitate status meetings, and provide clear reporting on milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and outcomes.

Identify and manage delivery risks, constraints, and dependencies while developing practical mitigation and recovery plans.

Use Jira and Agile practices to organize work, monitor progress, manage backlogs, and support iterative delivery where appropriate.

Drive stakeholder communication, change readiness, and adoption throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with organizational standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5 years of Practical project delivery experience in an SAP environment.

Working knowledge of SAP terminology, core business processes, and module and workstream interdependencies.

Project management fundamentals, including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, dependency management, stakeholder engagement, and status reporting.

Experience using Jira and working with Agile delivery practices.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with business and technical stakeholders.

Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.