Project Manager – SAP RISE & Activate Methodology
Boston, United States / Dallas, United States / Atlanta, United States / United States, United States / Canada, Canada
Project Management – North America /
Experienced Professional /
Remote
If you enjoy working with high-caliber people on interesting projects in a thriving partnership organization, Westernacher is the place to be!
To complement our team in the United States, we are looking for SAP Senior Project Manager -SAP RISE & Activate Methodology
Location: Remote (United States)
Your Responsibilities:
- Leading the end-to-end management of SAP RISE projects, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business objectives.
- Overseeing project timelines, budgets,resources, and deliverables, driving projects to successful completion within scope, schedule, and cost.
- Managing project teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders, including business, technical, and executive leadership.
- Applying the SAP Activate Methodology to manage the full project lifecycle, from discovery and planning through to deployment and continuous improvement.
- Coordinating and guiding cross-functional teams in the execution of Fit-to-Standard workshops,Design Thinking sessions, and solution blueprinting to ensure alignment with SAP best practices.
- Leading risk management activities, identifying potential issues early and implementing mitigation strategies to avoid project delays or scope creep.
- Ensuring the successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) as part of the RISE initiative, aligning technical solutions with business requirements.
- Collaborating with SAP consultants and business stakeholders to ensure the SAP RISE solutions meet the customer’s expectations and are fully integrated into their operations.
- Engaging in pre-sales and project scoping activities, ensuring that project goals and deliverables are clearly defined from the outset.
- Driving change management and user adoption strategies, working closely with client teams to ensure smooth transitions during the implementation phase.
- Utilizing SAP's accelerators, templates, and Best Practices Explorer (BPX) to streamline project timelines and enhance the quality of deliverables.
- Monitoring and reporting on project progress, providing regular status updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensuring all SAP Activate Methodology phases are executed effectively, including Project Preparation, Blueprint, Realization, Final Preparation, Go-Live, and Support.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager with a strong track record of managing SAP RISE projects, especially with SAP S/4HANA implementations.
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience with the SAP Activate Methodology and its application across different phases of the project lifecycle.
- A strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Solutions (RISE with SAP), and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- At least 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on SAP solutions and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Experience in SCM (EWM, TM, Yard), Logistics or S/4HANA as a Project Manager and/or Consultant is a strong advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with agile and waterfall project management methodologies, adapting as needed to meet project requirements.
- Ability to drive results in fast-paced, dynamic environments, while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder interests.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on achieving project success and delivering customer value.
- Familiarity with SAP tools like Solution Manager, Best Practices Explorer (BPX), and other accelerators to optimize project delivery.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills in fluent English.
- Willingness to travel, with flexibility to work on-site or remotely as needed.
What we offer:
- Career advancement opportunities as we grow our S/4HANA Cloud practice in the Americas.
- Competitive remuneration package (salary, bonus, social benefits).
- A balanced mix of onsite and remote project work.
- Opportunities to work on innovative public cloud projects across various industries.
- A friendly, supportive team environment with a culture of trust, open communication, and regular feedback.
- Minimal hierarchy, with quick and effective decision-making processes.
Interested? Then, don't hesitate to apply!
This is WE:
Committed to innovation since 1969, Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with more than 1000 consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We provide global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large-sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence, and profitable, sustainable growth. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation.
Westernacher is a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Westernacher is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident. No Sponsorship or Visas are available at this time.
