SAP Project Manager

BCforward is seeking a SAP Project Manager to work hybrid in Indianapolis.

Job Title: SAP Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking a SAP Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing SAP projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and applying Agile and traditional delivery practices and a proven ability to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget while managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder adoption.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage SAP projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies, and quality.

Translate business objectives into executable project plans aligned with SAP processes, terminology, and module interdependencies.

Coordinate cross-functional business and technical teams to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making.

Establish governance routines, facilitate status meetings, and provide clear reporting on milestones, risks, issues, decisions, and outcomes.

Identify and manage delivery risks, constraints, and dependencies while developing practical mitigation and recovery plans.

Use Jira and Agile practices to organize work, monitor progress, manage backlogs, and support iterative delivery where appropriate.

Apply ProChain/Critical Chain concepts when required and complete available training to align with organizational delivery standards.

Drive stakeholder communication, change readiness, and adoption throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with organizational standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Practical project delivery experience in an SAP environment.

Working knowledge of SAP terminology, core business processes, and module and workstream interdependencies.

Project management fundamentals, including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, dependency management, stakeholder engagement, and status reporting.

Experience using Jira and working with Agile delivery practices.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with business and technical stakeholders.

Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with enterprise-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, integrations, or process transformation initiatives.

Exposure to ProChain or Critical Chain project management.

Relevant project management or Agile certification is beneficial but not required.