Associate Principal Engineer / SAP Project Manager

Summary

Join Nagarro, a Digital Product Engineering company, and lead SAP projects from initiation to support, ensuring successful implementation aligned with business objectives. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation and risk management. Define project scope and objectives, collaborating with stakeholders. Oversee project execution, adhering to timelines and budgets, and proactively address deviations. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and guide project teams. Serve as the primary client contact, providing regular updates. Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with governance bodies. Identify and mitigate project risks, and develop change management strategies. Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and methodologies.

Requirements

• SAP Activate Methodology (Expert)
• S4HANA end to end implementation (Minimum 1-2 projects), Greenfield S4HANA Public cloud or S4HANA private cloud implementation experience

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP projects from initiation through evaluation, preparation, business blueprinting, realization, testing, final preparation, go-live, and sustain/support phases, ensuring successful implementation or upgrade in line with business objectives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure these are accurately captured in the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, and proactively address deviations to keep projects on track
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring deliverables meet business and technical requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, internal teams, and external vendors, setting clear expectations and providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with the steering committee and other governance bodies on project progress and escalations
• Identify, assess, and document project risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions for end-users and stakeholders, supporting adoption and minimizing disruption
• Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and methodologies throughout the project lifecycle, leveraging the latest SAP tools and standards for optimal results
• Maintain a strong understanding of SAP modules, systems, and business processes to effectively manage project requirements and align solutions with organizational goals
• Stay current with SAP innovations and industry trends, applying relevant updates and methodologies to enhance project outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud/On-Premises (Capable)
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (Capable)
• Experience managing SAP S4Hana Public cloud implementation project is preferred
• Certifications: PMP / PRINCE 2/ ITIL