Sap S / 4Hana Utilities (S4U) Project Manager

Baraka IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an SAP S / 4HANA Utilities Implementation Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of their implementation program. The ideal candidate will coordinate various workstreams and manage all aspects of project delivery within a RISE-enabled environment. Applicants should possess substantial ERP project management experience, strong leadership qualities, and a track record in the utilities sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ERP project management including 3 full SAP implementations.
• At least 1 end-to-end SAP S / 4HANA Utilities project under RISE.
• Experience in regulated industries (utilities / public sector).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated project plan for SAP S / 4HANA implementation.
• Manage lifecycle phases of SAP Activate tailored for RISE.
• Engage stakeholders across SAP, hyperscalers, and implementation partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Cloud Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

SAP Activate and PMP / PRINCE2 certifications

Tools

SAP Cloud ALM

SAP IS-U

BTP

Job description

Job Specification : SAP S / 4HANA Utilities (S4U) Implementation Project Manager RISE with SAP

Job Title

SAP S / 4HANA Utilities (S4U) Implementation Project Manager RISE with SAP

Role Purpose

The SAP S / 4HANA Utilities Implementation Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the S / 4HANA Utilities (S4U) program deployed via RISE with SAP, ensuring successful migration, transformation, and operational readiness. The role coordinates all workstreamsfunctional, technical, cloud infrastructure, data, integration, and change managementwithin a RISE-enabled environment, ensuring on-time, in-budget, and high-quality delivery aligned with the SAP Activate methodology and cloud adoption principles.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution in RISE Context :

• Develop and maintain an integrated project plan covering SAP S / 4HANA implementation on RISE.
• Manage lifecycle phases of SAP Activate tailored for RISE.
• Coordinate RISE-specific activities including infrastructure provisioning and SAP Cloud ALM adoption.
• Lead cutover planning, legacy decommissioning, and cloud go-live.

Stakeholder & Ecosystem Management :

• Engage stakeholders across SAP, hyperscalers, and implementation partners.
• Facilitate governance with SAP RISE teams including CEEs and TQMs.
• Manage vendor and cloud subscription deliverables.
• Manage scope, backlog, and RISE project dependencies.
• Mitigate cloud-related project risks.
• Administer structured change control processes.
• Oversee budget including RISE subscription and implementation costs.
• Coordinate procurement and commercial alignment.

Cloud Governance, QA & Readiness :

• Ensure compliance with SAP RISE governance.
• Oversee tenant readiness and quality assurance activities.

Reporting & Communication :

• Provide cloud KPI-focused reports.
• Lead steering committees and stakeholder briefings.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred).
• SAP Activate and PMP / PRINCE2 certifications.

Experience :

• 10+ years ERP project management including 3 full SAP implementations.
• At least 1 end-to-end SAP S / 4HANA Utilities project under RISE.
• Experience in regulated industries (utilities / public sector).

Technical & Functional Knowledge :

• Understanding of SAP IS-U and S / 4HANA RISE components.
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM, BTP, and Clean Core.
• Knowledge of hyperscaler platforms and security practices.
• Strong leadership and influence across domains.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Skilled in risk mitigation and cloud project delivery.
• Cloud-first and agile transformation mindset.
• Experience with SAP BTP extensions and hybrid models.
• Understanding of public vs private cloud SAP deployments.
• Utilities integration experience (MDMS, GIS, CRM, Payments).

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