Title: SAP Technical Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX [Downtown - Houston]

Remote : Initial Mon Tue Wed- Thu in office then just Tue-Wed-Thu in office. ( 4 days WFO for a month and then 3 days' work from office )

Type of Hire: Contract

Communication skills: Good

The SAP Technical Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of complex SAP projects with a focus on integrations, environment management, and resource management. This role is pivotal in managing the technical aspects of SAP implementation, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems, coordinating across multiple environments, and effectively managing project resources. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP technical environments and demonstrate leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams, technical architecture, and project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in managing SAP projects, with a focus on technical project management.
• Proven experience in SAP systems integration, particularly with third-party systems and applications.
• Strong background in managing SAP and Non SAP landscapes, environments (development, testing, production), and handling SAP upgrades, patches, and releases.
• Demonstrated experience in resource management, leading technical teams, and coordinating with cross-functional units.
• Experience in vendor management, including working with third-party system integrators and contractors.
• Solid knowledge of SAP modules and technologies, including Basis, ABAP, PI/PO, and other middleware.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA implementation and integration.
• Experience in cloud-based SAP environments, including Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SAP Activate.
• PMP, ITIL, or SAP Certification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead SAP projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget while meeting the business objectives.
• Define project goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

SAP Integration Management:

• Oversee and manage SAP integration efforts with third-party applications and legacy systems.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure proper data flow, system connectivity, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive integration plans, including middleware usage (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Platform Integration, or other third-party tools).

Environment Management:

• Manage multiple SAP environments, including development, testing, and production.
• Coordinate environment refreshes, patches, and upgrades in collaboration with the Basis team.
• Ensure environment stability and performance by proactively monitoring, identifying, and resolving technical issues.

Resource Management:

• Lead and mentor cross-functional technical teams, including developers, Basis administrators, integration specialists, and other resources.
• Manage the allocation of internal and external resources, ensuring optimal utilization.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Establish strong relationships with business stakeholders, functional teams, and senior leadership.

Vendor and Partner Management:

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including contract negotiation, performance tracking, and SLA adherence.
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with project milestones and quality standards.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to SAP environments, integrations, or project resources.
• Develop contingency plans and drive resolution for any technical challenges or escalations.
• Regularly review and update risk logs, ensuring transparency across teams and stakeholders.