Sap Project Manager

Job Description: SAP Project Manager (SAP
Public Cloud Implementation)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Experience: 1012 Years
Industry: Higher Education / University Implementation
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP
Public Cloud solutions for a leading Indian university. The role requires strong expertise in managing
large-scale SAP transformation programs, particularly cloud-based ERP implementations, along with
stakeholder management in academic environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
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Lead the complete lifecycle of SAP Public Cloud implementation (RISE with SAP / S/4HANA
Public Cloud).
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables aligned with university business
goals.
Ensure successful execution across phases: discovery, fit-gap, design, build, testing, deployment,
and hypercare.
Manage project governance, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
Stakeholder Management
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Act as the primary interface between university leadership, functional teams, and
implementation partners.
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Collaborate with academic, administrative, finance, HR, and IT departments.
Conduct steering committee meetings and provide regular progress reports.
Program & Resource Management
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Manage cross-functional SAP teams (functional, technical, Basis, security, integration).
Coordinate with vendors, SI partners, and third-party consultants.
Drive resource planning, budgeting, and cost control.
SAP Public Cloud Expertise
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Ensure best practices for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud adoption.
Drive fit-to-standard approach minimizing customizations.

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Oversee integrations with third-party systems (e.g., LMS, student systems).
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology.
Govern testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and ensure quality deliverables.
Manage data migration, security, and compliance requirements.
Change Management & Adoption
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Lead organizational change management initiatives.
Drive training programs and end-user adoption across university departments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience
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1012 years of overall experience with at least 5+ years in SAP project/program management.
Proven track record in full-cycle SAP implementation projects, preferably S/4HANA Public
Cloud.
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Experience in education sector / public sector implementations is highly desirable.
Technical & Functional Knowledge
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Strong understanding of SAP modules like Finance (FICO), Procurement (MM), HR
(SuccessFactors), and Student Lifecycle Management (preferred).
Knowledge of SAP Cloud architecture, integration (API, CPI), and SaaS deployments.
Familiarity with Agile / hybrid methodologies.
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Project Management Skills
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Expertise in project planning, scheduling, financial tracking, and risk management.
Hands-on experience with SAP Activate methodology.
Strong documentation and governance skills.
Soft Skills
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Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder academic environment.
Educational Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology / Computer Science or related field.

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MBA or relevant postgraduate degree preferred.
SAP Certification (S/4HANA / Project Management) and/or PMP / PRINCE2 certification is an
advantage.
Preferred Experience
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Experience working with Indian universities, higher education institutions, or government
bodies.
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Exposure to large digital transformation initiatives.
Experience in cloud ERP adoption programs.
Key Success Metrics
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On-time, on-budget delivery of SAP Public Cloud implementation.
User adoption and satisfaction levels.
System stability post go-live.
Alignment with university digital transformation goals.