Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and driven SAP Project Manager to lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of SAP implementation, upgrade, and transformation projects. The ideal candidate brings 5 to 7 years of proven SAP project management expertise, a deep understanding of SAP delivery methodologies, and the ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs across cross-functional teams. This role is central to ensuring SAP projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with broader organizational strategic objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & DeliveryOwn and drive end-to-end project management for SAP implementation, roll-out, upgrade, and enhancement projects using SAP Activate, ASAP, or hybrid Agile methodologies.Define comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resource plan, budget baseline, risk register, and quality management plan.Manage full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, go-live, and hypercare/closure phases.Coordinate and lead workstream leads, functional consultants (FI, CO, MM, SD, HCM, PP, etc.), technical architects, and Basis teams across multiple project phases.Track project milestones, deliverables, and KPIs; proactively identify and resolve schedule deviations, resource conflicts, and blockers.Stakeholder Management & GovernanceServe as the primary point of contact for senior business stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership on all project matters.Establish and chair project steering committee meetings, status reviews, and governance forums; prepare and present executive-level dashboards and status reports.Build and maintain strong relationships with business process owners, IT leadership, SAP consultants, and third-party vendors/system integrators.Manage customer and stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparent communication on project progress, risks, and issues at all times.Facilitate conflict resolution between business and IT teams, escalating where appropriate and ensuring alignment on priorities.Scope, Risk & Issue ManagementDefine and enforce project scope; manage change requests through a formal change control process to prevent scope creep.Maintain a comprehensive risk register; proactively identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for project risks.Manage project issues log, assign ownership, track resolution timelines, and escalate critical blockers to sponsors as needed.Conduct lessons-learned sessions at project milestones and drive continuous improvement across delivery practices.Budget & Resource ManagementDevelop and manage project budgets, including capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) tracking throughout the project lifecycle.Monitor actual spend against forecasts; provide accurate financial reporting to IT Finance and project sponsors.Plan, allocate, and manage project resources including internal staff, SAP consultants, and third-party vendors.Oversee vendor contracts, deliverables, and SLAs in collaboration with procurement and legal teams.Quality & Testing OversightEnsure adherence to project quality standards, SAP best practices, and organizational IT governance frameworks.Oversee and coordinate all testing phases, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Performance Testing.Review and approve key project deliverables, including BBPs, functional specifications, test plans, training plans, cutover plans, and go-live readiness assessments.Drive cutover planning and execution, coordinating technical and functional teams to ensure a seamless go-live transition.Change Management & TrainingLead organizational change management activities in partnership with HR and business change leads to drive user adoption.Oversee development and delivery of end-user training programs, ensuring all impacted user groups are adequately prepared ahead of go-live.Champion communication plans and change impact assessments to prepare the organization for process and system changes.Post-Go-Live & Continuous ImprovementManage hypercare period post go-live, ensuring adequate support coverage and rapid resolution of production issues.Facilitate formal project closure, including final documentation, lessons learned, benefits realization tracking, and handover to support teams.Identify opportunities for SAP system optimization and process improvement; contribute to the IT roadmap and future project pipeline.Qualifications & RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) in a relevant discipline is an advantage.CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is required.SAP Activate Project Manager certification is highly preferred.Agile/Scrum Master certification (CSM, PMI-ACP) is a strong advantage.ITIL Foundation certification is beneficial for organizations with ITSM integration.Experience5 to 7 years of dedicated SAP project management experience, with a minimum of 5 full-cycle SAP implementation projects managed as Project Manager.Demonstrated experience managing large-scale SAP programs with multi-disciplinary teams of 10+ members.Experience managing SAP projects across multiple modules (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, HCM, PP, WM) simultaneously.Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation or ECC-to-S/4HANA migration projects is strongly preferred.Prior experience delivering SAP projects in the GCC/Saudi Arabian market, with familiarity of local regulatory, cultural, and business environment considerations, is a significant advantage.Experience working with system integrators is preferred.Technical & Functional KnowledgeStrong working knowledge of SAP Activate methodology, ASAP methodology, and Agile delivery frameworks.Familiarity with SAP modules across Financials (FI/CO), Logistics (MM, SD, WM), HR (HCM), and Manufacturing (PP) to effectively manage cross-functional teams.Proficiency in project management tools: MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or equivalent.Understanding of SAP Basis, system landscape design, and transport management for informed go-live decision-making.Knowledge of ZATCA e-invoicing, VAT compliance, and Saudi Arabization/Nitaqat regulations is an advantage.If you are interested, please send your CV to career@daamservice.com, mentioning the job title in the subject line.