SAP Project Manager

DynPro Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in technology is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic SAP initiatives in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of IT project management experience, specifically in SAP S/4HANA initiatives. Responsibilities include leading projects from initiation to deployment, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This mid-senior level contractual role is ideal for professionals looking to thrive in a dynamic industry setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 5+ years managing SAP projects.
• Experience in leading full-cycle SAP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP projects from initiation to deployment.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Act as a liaison between IT, business users, and external partners.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

SAP S/4HANA Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business

MBA or PMP certification

Tools

SAP BTP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager (PM) to lead the delivery of strategic SAP initiatives across multiple business domains. The SAP PM will be responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance with global IT and business standards.

This role requires deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementations, program governance, cross‑functional collaboration, and stakeholder management in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of SAP projects (S/4HANA, BTP, and related modules) from initiation to deployment.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with functional leads (FI/CO, MM, PP, SD, QM, WM, etc.) to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business users, and external vendors/partners.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, compliance, and quality assurance standards.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations proactively.
• Support change management, training, and user adoption of SAP solutions.
• Track KPIs and report project progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in IT project management with at least 5+ years managing SAP projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its core modules (FI/CO, MM, PP, SD, etc.).
• Proven success in leading full‑cycle SAP implementations or major upgrades.
• Experience working with SAP BTP, integrations, and cloud platforms is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and innovative environment.
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing