SAP Senior Project Manager

Infosys Limited; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Reimbursement accounts

Insurance (various)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Infosys Limited is seeking a Package Project Lead 2 for the US market to direct SAP implementations, S/4HANA transformations, and multi-functional team coordination. You will define scope, manage budgets, and drive risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with client goals.

You will balance governance, stakeholder communication, and delivery excellence, leveraging SAP Activate and Agile/Waterfall methods to achieve project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; will also consider three years of progressive experience in lieu of every year of education.
• Relocation and/or travel to work/project location may be required.
• Candidates authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship are welcome to apply; Infosys cannot sponsor now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Establish project governance, steering committee structure and reporting cadence.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SAP Activate).
• Provide solution guidance on planning processes, KPIs, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive reviews.
• Lead SAP implementations, S/4HANA transformations, rollouts, and enhancements.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries.

Skills

Project governance

Agile

Waterfall

SAP Activate

Stakeholder management

Delivery management

Budget planning

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

S/4HANA

SAP Activate

Job description

Technical Skills 2

Overview

The Infosys Manufacturing unit is at the forefront of revolutionizing the industry with innovative digital solutions. We specialize in transforming client relationships in the Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors, driving significant growth and operational excellence. Join us to be part of a team that leverages cutting‑edge technology to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient manufacturing processes, making a tangible impact on the global stage.

In the assigned Job Role of Package Project Lead 2, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below:

• Define project objectives and scope in alignment with business goals, ensuring efficient delivery in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate sprint planning and meetings with technical teams and stakeholders while building and maintaining relationships with mid-level and senior client representatives
• Evaluate project deliverables and drive initiatives to adopt new methodologies and tools that enhance project execution and outcomes
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively while working with quality assurance teams to embed quality planning into project workflows and deliverables
• Develop and run project estimates, monitor budget performance, and optimize resource allocation for efficiency
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, aligning them with client needs and organizational capabilities
• Engage in planning resource allocation, conduct performance appraisals, and facilitate professional development to enhance team effective

Your contribution to the team:

• Demonstration of strategic mindset for delivering impactful, client-aligned projects
• Expertise in managing complex ERP projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, and progress monitoring
• Problem-solving expertise and ability to steer project economics and delivery
• Strong relationship with mid and senior level client stakeholders
• Strong leadership abilities to foster team performance and growth
• Commitment to cultivating a culture of learning and innovation

Required Skill and Experience

Project Planning & Governance

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Establish project governance, steering committee structure, and reporting cadence.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SAP Activate).
• Provide solution guidance on planning processes, KPIs, and best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive reviews.
• Manage client expectations and provide executive-level communications.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Delivery Management

• Lead SAP implementations, S/4HANA transformations, rollouts, and enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functional SAP teams (SD, MM, FICO, PP, EWM, WM, Basis, Security, etc.).
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and non-SAP applications.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Manage delivery bottlenecks and ensure appropriate contingency planning.

Preferred Skill and Experience

Financial Management and Quality Assurance

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Track project costs and control expenditures.
• Ensure optimal utilization of internal and external resources.
• Ensure compliance with SAP standards and organizational governance processes.
• Oversee testing activities including SIT, UAT, regression testing, and cutover readiness.
• Monitor quality metrics and project health indicators.

Change Management and Training

• Coordinate organizational change management activities.
• Ensure user training, adoption, and readiness plans are executed.
• Support business transition and hypercare activities.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries.
• Present progress updates, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Drive decision-making through data‑driven project insights.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.