SAP Technical Project Manager - France - 6 Months

We are currently supporting our client in their search for a SAP Upgrade Project Manager.

Location: Paris - 75015 (3 days per week in the office, two days remotely)

Start date: between Mid Jan and beginning of Feb 2025

End date: August 2025

Languages: French and English speaking

Role:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Upgrade Project Manager to lead an upcoming SAP S/4HANA upgrade project from version 2020 to version 2023. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SAP ABAP and/or SAP Basis and a proven track record of successfully managing SAP upgrade projects (with at least one S/4 upgrade).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire SAP upgrade project from planning to implementation and post-go-live support
• Develop and maintain the project plan, timeline, and budget
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including internal business and IT teams, external vendors and partners, and consultants
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and methodologies throughout the upgrade process
• Manage project resources and team members effectively
• Provide regular status updates to senior management and stakeholders; manage Steering committees and deliver associated presentations
• Oversee testing, data migration, and cutover activities
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during the upgrade

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP project management
• Strong technical background in SAP ABAP and/or SAP Basis
• Proven experience in successfully managing at least one SAP upgrade project
• In-depth knowledge of SAP modules and integration points; some knowledge of SAP TM would be highly appreciated.

If this is of interest to you, please send your updated CV and availability.