SAP Project Manager - New Entity Rollout (Sales & Service)
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Job description
We are urgently seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead a fast-paced new entity roll-out for the Australian market. This is a hands-on delivery role, responsible for driving SAP implementation alongside infrastructure readiness, working closely with business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and offshore teams.
The project is already underway, with an aggressive timeline to go-live in June, followed by one month of hypercare. Due to time zone differences and dependency on external partners, this role requires someone highly proactive, delivery-focused, and comfortable working under pressure.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
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Lead end-to-end delivery of a new SAP-enabled subsidiary roll-out
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Own overall project governance including:
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Project plans, milestones, RAID logs, and dependency management
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Senior stakeholder reporting and decision forums
Manage SAP delivery across:
- Sales setup (50%)
- Service/Warehouse setup (50%)
Coordinate infrastructure and IT readiness including:
- Networking and connectivity
- Office and end-user IT setup
Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and system integrators
Work effectively across global time zones, particularly with Australia-based stakeholders
Drive cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support
Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and keep delivery on track
Requirements
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Proven experience delivering SAP projects, ideally:
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New entity rollouts
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Country rollouts
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Carve-outs
Strong understanding of the SAP delivery life cycle (build, test, cutover, go-live, hypercare)
Exposure to SAP modules supporting Sales and Service/Warehouse processes
(eg SD, WM, EWM - functional understanding is sufficient)
Strong project management and PMO governance background
Experience coordinating infrastructure workstreams alongside SAP delivery
Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers and offshore teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work Full time onsite in Uttoxeter
Available to start immediately or at short notice
Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
- S/4HANA delivery experience
- Previous APAC or Australian market rollouts
- Manufacturing or engineering industry background
- Prince2, PMP, or MSP certification
- Experience using MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SAP Solution Manager