SAP Technical Project Manager

Tiger Advisory Limited - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The SAP Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex SAP projects, focusing on integrations, environment management, and resource management. This role is crucial in managing the technical aspects of SAP implementation, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems, and coordinating across multiple environments while effectively managing project resources. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in SAP technical environments and demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Establish strong relationships with business stakeholders, functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, including contract negotiation, performance tracking, and SLA adherence.
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with project milestones and quality standards.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.