42 Sap Manager jobs in South Africa

Our Client, a Leading Financial Services company, requires a SAP Solutions Architect to perform the duties of a Technical Lead for the Solutions Design and Delivery Team.

• SAP Solutions design and implementation
• Design and validate complex architecture and implementation
• Provide subject matter expertise and design expertise within SAP S4 HANA solution set
• Integrate SAP S/4 HANA Solutions

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Architecture knowledge
• 10 Years SAP Implementation and/or Solutions Design experience
• 10 Years Solutions Specialist experience
• Experience integrating SAP Solutions and SAP System migration or upgrades

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SAP Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of SAP implementation, migration, or upgrade projects. The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for aligning project objectives with business goals, managing cross-functional project teams, and ensuring that scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP project delivery (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC), strong leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to managing complex enterprise-level programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including SAP consultants, developers, business analysts, testers, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure effective use of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar) to monitor and report on project progress.
• Identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all SAP solutions delivered are aligned with business requirements, compliance standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and achievements.
• Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee post-implementation activities, including system stabilization, user support, and performance optimization.
  
  

• Proven track record of successfully managing SAP projects, including full-cycle implementations or upgrades (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC).
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules and integration points (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, etc.).
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party resources in a matrixed or global delivery environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, or Smartsheet).
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is highly preferred.
  
  

• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Adaptability and responsiveness in dynamic environments
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Passion for quality, performance, and continuous improvement
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SAP Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of SAP implementation, migration, or upgrade projects. The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for aligning project objectives with business goals, managing cross-functional project teams, and ensuring that scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP project delivery (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC), strong leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to managing complex enterprise-level programs.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SAP Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of SAP implementation, migration, or upgrade projects. The SAP Project Manager will be responsible for aligning project objectives with business goals, managing cross-functional project teams, and ensuring that scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP project delivery (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC), strong leadership skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to managing complex enterprise-level programs.

• Define and document project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
  

• Develop comprehensive project plans , including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including SAP consultants, developers, business analysts, testers, and third-party vendors.
  

• Ensure effective use of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or similar) to monitor and report on project progress.
  

• Identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies , and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
  

• Ensure all SAP solutions delivered are aligned with business requirements , compliance standards , and quality expectations .
  

• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with senior leadership and stakeholders , providing regular updates on status, risks, and achievements.
  

• Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  

• Oversee post-implementation activities , including system stabilization, user support, and performance optimization.

  
  

• Proven track record of successfully managing SAP projects , including full-cycle implementations or upgrades (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC).
  

• Strong knowledge of SAP modules and integration points (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, etc.).
  

• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party resources in a matrixed or global delivery environment.
  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
  

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, or Smartsheet).

  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration , or a related field.
  

• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is highly preferred.

  
  

• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
  

• High level of accountability and ownership
  

• Adaptability and responsiveness in dynamic environments
  

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  

• Passion for quality, performance, and continuous improvement
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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• Min 7 years of experience in SAP EWM and SAP WM implementations. Implementation experience spans the complete implementation cycle, namely: blueprinting, design, build, testing, training, cutover, and support.

 

Key responsibilities during these implementations included:

• Solution architecture and design:
• Develop SAP EWM/WM solution architecture to align with business requirements.
• Translate complex warehouse management processes into scalable, practical SAP standard centric solutions.
• Facilitate third-party integration systems into the existing solution landscape.
• Develop, manage, and review master data and data migration strategies and requirements for SAP S/4HANA system migrations.
• Implementation ownership
• Lead SAP EWM/WM implementation projects from initiation to go-live.
• Manage, facilitate and support cross-functional end-to-end solution design thinking across functional consulting divisions, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Review, document, and refine configuration, testing, training, and change management activities.
• System configuration and optimisation
• Configure SAP EWM/WM modules to support inbound, outbound, internal, and inventory management warehouse processes that align to business standard operating procedures and SAP best practice recommendations.
• Optimise system performance and user experience through automation and mobile technology integration (handheld Radio Frequency (RF) and tablet device enablement)
• Warehouse process expertise
• Specialised knowledge of warehouse operational procedures and processes including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Business stakeholder collaboration and relationship management to ensure operational and business team alignment to system capabilities and operational needs.

 

• Industry exposure spans most supply chain sectors specifically: retail, pharmaceutical, medical, food beverage and mining
• Specialisation in Mobile RF device configuration and setup for SAP EWM/WM

Qualifications and certifications:

• BEng Industrial Honors - if possible
• SAP Certified Application Associate – Extended Warehouse Management with SAP S/4HANA 2020 †or later certification
• SAP Certified Application Associate †AP Extended Warehouse Management 9.5 or later certification

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Familiarisation with primary project management methodologies
• Proficient Excel modelling, Python, Power BI, data analysis and report writing skills