SAP Implementation Manager
About the role
The SAP Implementation Manager/Assistant Manager will oversee the end-to-end SAP implementation for a leading food and beverages manufacturing company in Colombo. The role involves defining project scope, managing milestones, allocating resources, and handling budgets using methodologies such as SAP Activate. The manager will serve as the liaison between executive leadership, internal department heads, and external SAP consultants, ensuring stakeholder alignment. Key responsibilities also include driving organizational change management, managing user training and communication, and resolving technical or timeline issues during the project lifecycle. Candidates should have significant experience in ERP project management, particularly with SAP, and possess strong skills in system migration, agile execution, and business workflow optimization. A relevant bachelor's degree and project management certifications are highly valued.
Must have
- Typically requires 5 to 8+ years of dedicated ERP system project management, with a sharp focus on handling major SAP lifecycles.
- Proficiency in system migration, agile framework execution (Scrum/Sprint planning), business workflow optimization, and multi-module cross-functional alignment (e.g., FICO, MM, SD).
- A bachelor's degree in information technology, Software Engineering, or Business Administration.
Nice to have
- Experiences in FMCG/Manufacturing Company will definitely advantage.
- Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or official SAP project delivery standards are highly coveted.
Technologies
- Agile
- ERP
- Pmp
- Prince2
- SAP
- Scrum
Highlights
The position is based in Colombo. Experience in FMCG or manufacturing companies is considered a definite advantage. Salary is negotiable. Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP standards are highly coveted.
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