SAP S/4 HANA Project Manager

Company Overview

Req ID: 386018

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a professional to join our team in Remote, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior SAP Project Manager with 7 years of hands-on experience leading complex SAP implementations, rollouts, and transformation initiatives across global enterprises. This role demands a visionary leader who can drive project success, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver high-impact SAP solutions aligned with business goals. Experience with Life Sciences will be an added advantage. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who understands the regulatory, operational, and technological nuances of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments and can deliver SAP solutions that drive compliance, innovation, and business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project governance, risk mitigation, budget control, and stakeholder engagement

• Drive digital transformation initiatives including serialization, traceability, and data integrity

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for SAP implementation projects, from initial scope definition to final delivery.

• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including developers, functional analysts, and infrastructure teams, to achieve project milestones.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary point of contact and build "trusted advisor" relationships with senior leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure timely and successful resolution.

• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project expenditure, resource allocation, and headcount to ensure projects stay within budget and deliverable completion.

• Status Reporting: Provide clear, concise, and regular project status updates, including risks, issues, and budget performance, to project sponsors and key stakeholders.

• Methodology & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and implementation methodologies, acting as a subject matter expert for the organization.

• Business Process Alignment: Facilitate workshops and review sessions to document existing business processes and define future-state processes for new software solutions.

• Mentorship & Development: Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members, fostering expertise and promoting best practices.

• Business Development: Participate in pre-sales activities and contribute to developing new business opportunities within the SAP space.

Required Skills

• Strong skills in project planning, execution, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder communication

• Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT leadership, and external vendors. Ability to mobilize, motivate, and lead diverse teams through influence and collaboration. Drive stakeholder engagement and executive reporting with clear KPIs and dashboards

• Capacity to drive strategy through projects and ensure alignment with overarching business goals

• Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shifting project priorities

• Oversee budget, resource allocation, risk management, and change control processes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of SAP project management experience, with at least 1 end-to-end SAP program

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations and integration with other lab/manufacturing systems

• PMP, ITIL, SAP Activate certification preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership. Fluent in English

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [annual salary range OR hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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