Role Overview:

The SAP Finance transformation Project Manager will lead the planning, design and delivery of solutions for Finance transformation objects and will oversee the maintenance of these solutions post go live.

Key Responsibilities :

- Solution delivery of the Finance Transformation objects based on the requirements provided by the business.

- Ensure delivery of the project on time, within budget, and to the required quality Standards.

- Develop and maintain project plans, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

- Act as the senior interface between global line of business leaders, corporate IT, and the GCC delivery organization.

- Lead stakeholder engagement across business units, the executive sponsors, and global partners assuring effective communication, visibility, and governance.

- Identify and mitigate potential risks impacting project delivery timelines.

- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly meetings with key stakeholders presenting project progress, risks, decisions.

- Promote business process harmonization, leveraging SAP S/4HANA Leading Practices and global templates.

- Ensure Compliance with accounting standards, governance and audit requirements.

- Drive process improvements and system optimization initiatives.

Required Technical Competencies:

- 15+ years of experience in SAP technologies out of which at least 10 years should be in the SAP FICO area.

- Should have at least 5 years of Project Management experience in S/4 HANA implementations, Support and/or having experience as SAP FICO lead involving in major development work along with technical teams.

- Strong functional knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling modules in SAP S/4 HANA.

- Should be familiar with SAP PI/PO and CPI technologies in providing effective guidance to SAP interfacing teams.

- Should have sound knowledge on key business processes and how these are mapped and addressed in the SAP system.

- Solid understanding and experience in SDLC in the context of SAP development work.

- Should be proficient in using SAP Project Management tools (Solman, Jira etc.) ensuring alignment with SAP activate methodology.

- Should be familiar with SAP project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum etc.).

- Should be able to manage changes in the project scope, timelines and resources effectively.

Preferred Technical Competencies:

- Program/Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or similar) preferred.

Requirements:

- Degree: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or related field.

- Relevant Experience: 15+ years of experience in SAP technologies including a minimum of 10 years in FICO area and 5 years with Project Management experience.