Sr Project Manager Supply Chain / SAP : 26-02641

Akraya, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Sr Project Manager with strong Supply Chain and SAP delivery experience to lead complex cross-functional transformations in Business Applications.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years managing large IT and business projects, expert SAP S/4HANA/ECC delivery, and experience with global rollouts, third-party integrators, and Agile teams. Candidates should hold a PMP and be comfortable coordinating with Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading cross-functional IT/business projects in Supply Chain or Manufacturing.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA/ECC delivery with global rollouts experience.
• PMP certification required; Scrum Master/CSM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain IT projects across logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, 3PL, process improvement, system upgrades, product launches, and facility expansions.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, governance, critical paths, risks, issues, dependencies, and project deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams and executive steering committees, partnering with Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Infrastructure, Quality, Regulatory, Field Service, and other business functions.
• Drive SAP implementation and rollout activities across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, coordinating with SAP Services, system integrators, and third-party service providers.
• Manage project deliverables including kickoff presentations, MS Project/Smartsheet schedules, budget vs. actuals, business blueprints, test plans, training plans, and status reporting.
• Lead organizational change management activities including stakeholder analysis, communications, training, adoption, issue resolution, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supply Chain Project Management

SAP S/4HANA & ECC Project Delivery

Cross-Functional Program & Stakeholder

Project Planning & Governance

PMP Certification

Agile / Scrum Master

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Primary Skills

• Supply Chain Project Management (Expert)
• SAP S/4HANA & ECC Project Delivery (Expert)
• SAP Logistics / Transportation (Advanced)
• Cross-Functional Program & Stakeholder Management (Expert)
• Project Planning & Governance (Expert)

Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12+ Months Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Pay Range: $90 - $95 on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr Project Manager with strong Supply Chain and SAP project delivery experience to lead complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives within client’s Business Applications. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and business projects, with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA/ECC, supply chain, logistics, transportation, warehouse, and distribution environments. Experience leading global SAP implementations, third-party system integrators, and Agile project teams is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain IT projects across logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, 3PL, process improvement, system upgrades, product launches, and facility expansions.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, governance, critical paths, risks, issues, dependencies, and project deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams and executive steering committees, partnering with Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Infrastructure, Quality, Regulatory, Field Service, and other business functions.
• Drive SAP implementation and rollout activities across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, coordinating with SAP Services, system integrators, and third-party service providers.
• Manage project deliverables including kickoff presentations, MS Project/Smartsheet schedules, budget vs. actuals, business blueprints, test plans, training plans, and status reporting.
• Lead organizational change management activities including stakeholder analysis, communications, training, adoption, issue resolution, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory requirements.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of experience leading major cross-functional IT/business projects, preferably within Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC project implementation/delivery experience, including global or phased rollouts.
• Proven Supply Chain domain experience across Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution, Plan, Make, or Source.
• PMP certification required; Scrum Master/CSM certification is a plus.
• Strong project management, stakeholder leadership, communication, presentation, risk management, and governance skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with SAP GTS, EWMS, TMS, and SAP logistics execution.
• Experience managing third-party system integrators, SAP Services, and external service providers.
• Experience with JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet, and project reporting tools.
• Medical device / regulated manufacturing industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success delivering multiple end-to-end SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA implementations, including large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading technical project teams using Agile methodologies in global SAP rollouts.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring project team members and managing multiple concurrent initiatives.