SAP Technical Project Manager

Title: SAP Technical Project Manager

Location: Houston TX Downtown Houston

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

Type of Hire: Contract

Communication ss: 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 handson experience in SAP technical environments and demonstrate leadership ss in managing crossfunctional 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 thirdparty 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 crossfunctional units.
• Experience in vendor management including working with thirdparty 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 cloudbased SAP environments including Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with Agile odologies and SAP Activate.
• PMP ITIL or SAP Certification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead SAP projects including planning 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 thirdparty 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 thirdparty 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 ility and performance by proactively monitoring identifying and resolving technical issues.

Resource Management:

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

Stakeholder Communication:

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

Vendor and Partner Management:

• Manage relationships with thirdparty 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.