Sap Pmo Lead

Blue Pearl Hq; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking a highly experienced SAP PMO Lead to oversee the governance, planning, and execution of SAP projects. This role will establish the SAP PMO framework, manage project teams, track budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience in SAP management, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Join us to drive SAP initiatives that align with our strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in SAP project/program management.
• At least 3 years in a PMO leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale SAP implementations.
• PMP, Prince2, or SAP Activate certification required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the SAP PMO framework.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for project delivery.
• Track project budgets and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Governance

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and organized SAP PMO Lead to oversee the governance, planning, and execution of SAP projects within a banking environment.

This role is critical for ensuring delivery excellence, managing risks, and aligning SAP initiatives with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the SAP PMO framework, including governance, reporting, and delivery standards.

Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of SAP projects across modules (e.g., S / 4HANA, FI, MM, SD, RE-FX, Ariba).

Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Track project budgets, timelines, risks, and resource allocations.

Ensure alignment of SAP initiatives with banking regulatory requirements and strategic goals.

Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Implement project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).

Support change management, training, and post-implementation reviews.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

8+ years of experience in SAP project / program management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role.

Proven experience managing large-scale SAP implementations in banking or financial services.

Strong understanding of SAP modules and integration points.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, SAP Solution Manager).

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong financial acumen and risk management capabilities.

PMP, Prince2, or SAP Activate certification.

Experience with SAP S / 4HANA transformation programs.

Familiarity with South African banking regulations and IT governance frameworks.

Exposure to Agile and hybrid delivery models.

Skills & Experience

Experience establishing and leading a Project Management Office for SAP programs.

Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong understanding of risk management, audit controls, and regulatory compliance in banking.

Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project delivery models.

Experience with SAP Activate methodology is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million rand budgets and cross-functional teams.

Experience in vendor management and contract oversight.

Experience working with executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Tools & Systems

Hands-on experience with project management tools and SAP Solution Manager.

Locations

Bryanston, Gauteng; Centurion, Gauteng; Sandton, Gauteng; South Africa.