SAP Project Manager with S/4 Upgrade

About the role

The Infosys Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) unit is a dynamic and innovative division dedicated to driving digital transformation and growth for clients in the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors. Our vision is to become the strategic and trusted partner for our clients by enabling their digital transformation and growth. We achieve this by leading technological changes.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and scope in alignment with business goals, ensuring efficient delivery in collaboration with stakeholders
• Cook up sprint planning and meetings with technical teams and stakeholders while building and maintaining relationships with mid-level and senior client representatives
• Evaluate project deliverables and drive initiatives to adopt new methodologies and tools that enhance project execution and outcomes
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively while working with quality assurance teams to embed quality planning into project workflows and deliverables
• Develop and run project estimates, monitor budget performance, and optimize resource allocation for efficiency
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, aligning them with client needs and organizational capabilities
• Engage in planning resource allocation, conduct performance appraisals, and facilitate professional development to enhance team effectiveness

Requirements

• Experience in SAP engagement and project management experience working with large SAP programs
• Must have executed at least 2 end to end large SAP programs in Program manager roles with hands on experience of end to end Brownfield or Greenfield SAP S/4 HANA programs
• The candidate is expected to play the role of Program Manager for S/4 Upgrade & Migration engagements
• Experience of having closely worked with C-Level and Client Delivery / Project Managers for success of overall engagement and delivery
• Experience managing programs with combined SAP and non-SAP teams a big plus
• Designed and managed complex SoWs and contracts including change management
• Experience with Program governance set up and managing using KPIs
• Experience with Agile/Devops and knowledge of Hi-Tech industry is a big plus

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Professional certification e.g. PMP and post-graduate degree are desired
• Experience in working in Global delivery model will be an added advantage
• Understanding of SAP implementation methodologies
• Strong English verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal & client management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution
• Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education