SAP Project Manager

SAP Project Manager (SuccessFactors, S/4HANA Payroll) Summary · We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead strategic HR technology initiatives across SAP SuccessFactors, S/4HANA and EC Payroll platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, requirements management, solution deployment, integrations, testing, cutover, change management, and hyper care support. · The ideal candidate must have successfully led multiple global SAP SuccessFactors implementations or enhancements across Employee Central, Onboarding, Compensation, Data Replication and S4/EC Payroll environments. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Payroll transformations is a plus. · This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate business leaders, HR teams, system integrators, architects, developers, and third-party vendors to deliver enterprise-scale HR projects. The candidate should be detail-oriented and strong ability to take ownership & follow up. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery · Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP HR transformation projects from initiation through post-production support. · Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, and risk registers. · Primary owner of RAID log, setup regular cadence with stakeholders, schedule meetings with resources across time zones. · Responsible for managing project budget and financial reporting. · Establish governance structures, steering committee updates, and executive reporting. · Ownership of Testing & Communication Strategy including development and execution. · Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations. Technical Leadership · Oversee implementations and enhancements related to: · Employee Central (EC) · Talent Modules – Onboarding, Compensation, Learning · S/4 HANA and EC Payroll · SAP CPI/BTP Integrations · Coordinate configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and adoption activities.

· Oversee data migration, conversion, reconciliation, and validation activities. · Support team is developing test scripts, engage with stake holders to collect fit for purpose test scenarios. · Ensure robust testing and deployment plans are executed successfully. · Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP best practices. Stakeholder Management · Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leadership teams to define project objectives and priorities. · Actively engage with SAP for ticket resolutions, escalations, and successful closure. · Manage relationships with third-party vendors, external consultants, and internal teams. · Facilitate workshops, design reviews, status meetings, and decision-making forums. · Escalate and resolve project issues proactively. Change Management & Adoption · Lead organizational readiness and change management activities. · Coordinate training development and user adoption programs. · Support communications and stakeholder engagement plans. · Manage go-live readiness assessments and hypercare support. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business, Computer Science, or related field. · 8+ years of SAP project management experience. · 5+ years leading SAP SuccessFactors projects. · Proven experience managing enterprise-wide HR technology implementations. · Strong understanding of HR and payroll business processes. · Experience managing system integrators and offshore delivery teams. · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Required Technical Competencies · SAP SuccessFactors · Employee Central · HR technology implementations · Project governance · Risk and issue management · Vendor management · Budget management · Agile and Waterfall methodologies Strongly Preferred · SAP S/4HANA Payroll · SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Success Measures · The Project Manager will be successful when they: · Deliver projects on schedule and within budget. · Achieve successful deployments with minimal business disruption. · Maintain strong stakeholder satisfaction.