Senior SAP Project Manager — Global CoE

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Manager SAP Project NA to oversee SAP initiatives across the Global SAP CoE. The role drives estimation, planning, execution, and on-time delivery within budget, ensuring quality and adherence to SDLC.

The position requires 10+ years in SAP project management, fluent English, and a strong track record in complex environments. Travel up to monthly is expected as projects require.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in SAP environments.
• Fluent in business English (verbal and written).
• Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish or French) are advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• Proven track record in SAP project delivery within complex organisations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and capacity planning abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SAP project delivery, from estimation to hypercare.
• Lead project team and coordinate with Product Managers and Demand & Capacity Lead.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide regular status updates to steering committees and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, scope changes, and resource allocation across projects.
• Foster continuous improvement and alignment with program goals.

Skills

SAP project delivery

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile / Waterfall

Budgeting & forecasting

Multicultural teams

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

PMO tools & reporting

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Manager SAP Project NA to oversee SAP initiatives across the Global SAP CoE. The role drives estimation, planning, execution, and on-time delivery within budget, ensuring quality and adherence to SDLC.

The position requires 10+ years in SAP project management, fluent English, and a strong track record in complex environments. Travel up to monthly is expected as projects require.