Senior Project Manager
India
Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing large-scale SAP transformation, implementation, migration, rollout, and support programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, project governance, risk management, and ensuring successful execution of SAP initiatives within scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end SAP implementation, rollout, migration, upgrade, and support projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and delivery roadmaps.
Drive project governance, status reporting, and executive-level communications.
Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical teams, vendors, and third-party partners.
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Conduct steering committee meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
Ensure effective resource planning and utilization across offshore delivery teams.
Monitor project financials, effort tracking, and budget adherence.
Manage escalations and drive issue resolution to ensure successful project delivery.
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and digital modernization initiatives.
Establish project governance frameworks and PMO best practices.
Mentor project managers, team leads, and project coordinators.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP Delivery Management
15+ years of overall IT experience with extensive SAP project management expertise.
Experience managing multiple end-to-end SAP implementation and transformation projects.
Proven track record of delivering large and complex SAP programs.
Strong understanding of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
SAP Functional Exposure

Good understanding of key SAP modules including:

SAP FI/CO
SAP MM
SAP SD
SAP PP
SAP WM/EWM
SAP PM
SAP QM
SAP SuccessFactors (preferred)
Project Management Expertise
Project Planning and Execution
Project Governance and PMO
Budget and Cost Management
Vendor Management
Resource Management
Risk and Issue Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Release and Cutover Management
Methodology Experience
SAP Activate Methodology
Agile/Scrum Delivery
Waterfall Project Management
Hybrid Delivery Models
Preferred Qualifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
SAP Activate Project Manager Certification preferred.
PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.
Experience managing global delivery and offshore engagement models.
Exposure to cloud transformation projects and SAP RISE engagements.
Experience working with multinational clients across different geographies.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
Key Competencies
SAP Program & Project Management
SAP S/4HANA Transformation
PMO Governance
Budget & Financial Management
Offshore Delivery Management
Risk & Compliance Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning & Team Leadership

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing large-scale SAP transformation, implementation, migration, rollout, and support programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, project governance, risk management, and ensuring successful execution of SAP initiatives within scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end SAP implementation, rollout, migration, upgrade, and support projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and delivery roadmaps.
Drive project governance, status reporting, and executive-level communications.
Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical teams, vendors, and third-party partners.
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Conduct steering committee meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
Ensure effective resource planning and utilization across offshore delivery teams.
Monitor project financials, effort tracking, and budget adherence.
Manage escalations and drive issue resolution to ensure successful project delivery.
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and digital modernization initiatives.
Establish project governance frameworks and PMO best practices.
Mentor project managers, team leads, and project coordinators.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP Delivery Management
15+ years of overall IT experience with extensive SAP project management expertise.
Experience managing multiple end-to-end SAP implementation and transformation projects.
Proven track record of delivering large and complex SAP programs.
Strong understanding of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
SAP Functional Exposure

Good understanding of key SAP modules including:

SAP FI/CO
SAP MM
SAP SD
SAP PP
SAP WM/EWM
SAP PM
SAP QM
SAP SuccessFactors (preferred)
Project Management Expertise
Project Planning and Execution
Project Governance and PMO
Budget and Cost Management
Vendor Management
Resource Management
Risk and Issue Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Release and Cutover Management
Methodology Experience
SAP Activate Methodology
Agile/Scrum Delivery
Waterfall Project Management
Hybrid Delivery Models
Preferred Qualifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
SAP Activate Project Manager Certification preferred.
PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.
Experience managing global delivery and offshore engagement models.
Exposure to cloud transformation projects and SAP RISE engagements.
Experience working with multinational clients across different geographies.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
Key Competencies
SAP Program & Project Management
SAP S/4HANA Transformation
PMO Governance
Budget & Financial Management
Offshore Delivery Management
Risk & Compliance Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning & Team Leadership

Skill Requirements

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing large-scale SAP transformation, implementation, migration, rollout, and support programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, project governance, risk management, and ensuring successful execution of SAP initiatives within scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end SAP implementation, rollout, migration, upgrade, and support projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and delivery roadmaps.
Drive project governance, status reporting, and executive-level communications.
Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical teams, vendors, and third-party partners.
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Conduct steering committee meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
Define project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
Ensure effective resource planning and utilization across offshore delivery teams.
Monitor project financials, effort tracking, and budget adherence.
Manage escalations and drive issue resolution to ensure successful project delivery.
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs and digital modernization initiatives.
Establish project governance frameworks and PMO best practices.
Mentor project managers, team leads, and project coordinators.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP Delivery Management
15+ years of overall IT experience with extensive SAP project management expertise.
Experience managing multiple end-to-end SAP implementation and transformation projects.
Proven track record of delivering large and complex SAP programs.
Strong understanding of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
SAP Functional Exposure

Good understanding of key SAP modules including:

SAP FI/CO
SAP MM
SAP SD
SAP PP
SAP WM/EWM
SAP PM
SAP QM
SAP SuccessFactors (preferred)
Project Management Expertise
Project Planning and Execution
Project Governance and PMO
Budget and Cost Management
Vendor Management
Resource Management
Risk and Issue Management
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Release and Cutover Management
Methodology Experience
SAP Activate Methodology
Agile/Scrum Delivery
Waterfall Project Management
Hybrid Delivery Models
Preferred Qualifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
SAP Activate Project Manager Certification preferred.
PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.
Experience managing global delivery and offshore engagement models.
Exposure to cloud transformation projects and SAP RISE engagements.
Experience working with multinational clients across different geographies.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
Key Competencies
SAP Program & Project Management
SAP S/4HANA Transformation
PMO Governance
Budget & Financial Management
Offshore Delivery Management
Risk & Compliance Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning & Team Leadership

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HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.