Senior Manager - SAP-

Bristlecone; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Manager to drive end-to-end SAP S/4HANA project delivery across a worldwide portfolio, managing Fixed Price, Milestone-based, and Time & Materials contracts while aligning cross-functional teams and C-suite stakeholders.

Expect to lead multi-geography projects, develop plans and budgets, mentor staff, and ensure governance, quality, and value realization across engagements with international travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP project management experience.
• At least 5 years on SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification; SAP Activate expertise preferred.
• Excellent communication with senior executives and technical teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA projects across geographies and models.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Serve as liaison between delivery teams, consultants and executives.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Drive governance, reporting, and performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and Bristlecone delivery standards.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and staff.
• Champion continuous improvement across the delivery organization.
• Collaborate with sales and solution architects on proposals and scope.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/CS

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP Activate

Job description

Job Description

Bristlecone Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Manager to drive end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA project delivery across a worldwide portfolio. The role demands mastery of Fixed Price, Milestone‑based, and Time & Materials contracts, ensuring seamless integration, risk mitigation, and value realization while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and C‑suite stakeholders.

Job Description

Bristlecone Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Manager to drive end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA project delivery across a worldwide portfolio. The role demands mastery of Fixed Price, Milestone‑based, and Time & Materials contracts, ensuring seamless integration, risk mitigation, and value realization while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and C‑suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle delivery of complex SAP S/4HANA projects across multiple geographies and commercial models.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations aligned with client objectives.
• Serve as primary liaison between technical delivery teams, functional consultants, and executive sponsors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Drive governance, reporting, and performance metrics to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate decision‑making, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, quality standards, and Bristlecone’s delivery methodology.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and delivery staff within the SAP PM competency.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across the delivery organization.
• Collaborate with sales and solution architects to shape proposals and scope for future engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP project management experience, with at least 5 years on S/4HANA implementations.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale, global SAP projects under Fixed Price, Milestone, and T&M contracts.
• Strong understanding of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) processes and integration points.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification; SAP Activate methodology expertise preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional, multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
• Solid financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Experience with change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.

About Us

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.
Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.
Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.