SAP HANA Project Manager

Company: IBM Computing
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

IntroductionA career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.Your role and responsibilitiesThe SAP HANA Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing projects related to the implementation of transformational SAP HANA solutions. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project alignment with business objectives, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget. The SAP HANA Project Manager serves as a key liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and business units to drive successful outcomes.This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.Roles and Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals.
• Execute and monitor project activities to ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Team Leadership and Coordination:
  • Lead cross-functional teams, including SAP consultants, developers, architects, and business analysts.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance to ensure team alignment and productivity.
  • Foster collaboration and communication among team members and stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors.
    • Gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with SAP HANA capabilities.
    • Provide regular project updates, status reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
    • SAP HANA Implementation and Optimization:
      • Oversee the end-to-end implementation of SAP HANA solutions, including system design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
      • Ensure integration of SAP HANA with existing systems and applications.
      • Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations to maximize SAP HANA performance.
      • Risk and Issue Management:
        • Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies.
        • Resolve conflicts and roadblocks that may impact project progress or deliverables.
        • Change Management and Training:
          • Collaborate with change management teams to support user adoption and minimize disruption during system transitions.
          • Coordinate training programs for end-users and stakeholders to ensure effective use of SAP HANA solutions.
          • Develop documentation, including user guides and process manuals, to support ongoing operations.
          • Budget and Resource Management:
            • Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
            • Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with third-party vendors or consultants as needed.
            • Optimize resource allocation to balance workload and project demands.
            • Quality Assurance and Delivery:
              • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfill business requirements.
              • Oversee testing phases, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
              • Facilitate project sign-off and post-implementation reviews to evaluate success and lessons learned.Required technical and professional expertiseTechnical Expertise List:
                • Enterprise Digital Transformation Programs:
                  • SAP HANA Implementation and Optimization: Expertise in deploying and configuring SAP HANA platforms for large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
                  • S/4HANA Migration and Integration: Proficiency in migrating legacy SAP systems (e.g., ECC) to S/4HANA and integrating with cloud or hybrid environments.
                  • Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform, HANA Enterprise Cloud) and their role in digital transformation.
                  • Digital Transformation Frameworks: Understanding of frameworks like SAP Activate or TOGAF for driving enterprise-wide transformation.
                  • Global Leadership and Program Management:
                    • Program Management Tools: Proficiency in tools like SAP Solution Manager, Microsoft Project, or Jira for managing complex, global SAP HANA projects.
                    • Agile and DevOps Methodologies: Expertise in Agile (Scrum, SAFe) and DevOps practices for delivering SAP projects in iterative cycles.
                    • Global Delivery Models: Knowledge of managing distributed teams across geographies, including onshore, offshore, and nearshore models.
                    • Risk Management Tools: Familiarity with risk management platforms and techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
                    • SAP Activate Methodology: Expertise in SAP's project management methodology for accelerated SAP HANA implementations.Preferred technical and professional experience
                      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
                      • 15+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on SAP HANA or SAP-related projects.IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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