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Infosys · 2 days ago

Senior SAP Project Manager

Brentwood, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. The Senior SAP Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the full project lifecycle for SAP projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while guiding teams through project processes and stakeholder management.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, go-live, and post-go-live support) for SAP projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline

Provide oversight and guidance across SAP functional and technical modules. These would be Finance, Supply Chain, EAM, Sales and Distribution, Reporting and SAC, Basis, Security, Development and Integration

Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, senior management, and technical teams. Manage expectations, facilitate communication, and ensure alignment across all parties

Lead, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including functional/technical consultants and external vendors. Foster a collaborative environment and manage resources effectively

Conduct and oversee requirement gathering sessions, gap analyses, and design workshops. Translate complex business requirements into effective SAP-based solutions, promoting the use of standard functionality where possible

Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex issues to minimize disruption. Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to SAP best practices and corporate governance

Oversee testing activities (UAT, integration testing), data migration strategies, and the development of comprehensive documentation including project plans, test cases, and user manuals

Champion best practices in project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile, SAP Activate). Drive continuous improvement and recommend process automation or optimization initiatives

Strong functional/technical knowledge and a proven track record of successful project delivery across SAP functional and technical modules

PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification is a significant plus

Experience with SAP S/4 HANA projects. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, SAP Solution Manager)

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and global engagements

Ability to work onsite and engage directly with business units and stakeholders to drive project success

Solution architecture skills for designing comprehensive, integrated SAP solutions

Experience in SAP S/4 HANA upgrades

Deep expertise in any functional or technical module of SAP

Qualification

SAP Project ManagementSAP S/4 HANAProject Management CertificationStakeholder ManagementRequirements GatheringRisk ManagementTesting & DocumentationSolution ArchitectureTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

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

At least 7 years of experience with Information technology

This position is based in Brentwood, TN. The role may require travel to project/Client's location

Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred

Project Planning & Execution: Lead and manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, go-live, and post-go-live support) for SAP projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline

Module Expertise & Integration: Provide oversight and guidance across SAP functional and technical modules. These would be Finance, Supply Chain, EAM, Sales and Distribution, Reporting and SAC, Basis, Security, Development and Integration. While expertise in any area is highly desirable, it is important for the candidate to have a holistic view of SAP application and offerings

Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, senior management, and technical teams. Manage expectations, facilitate communication, and ensure alignment across all parties

Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including functional/technical consultants and external vendors. Foster a collaborative environment and manage resources effectively

Requirements & Solution Design: Conduct and oversee requirement gathering sessions, gap analyses, and design workshops. Translate complex business requirements into effective SAP-based solutions, promoting the use of standard functionality where possible

Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex issues to minimize disruption. Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to SAP best practices and corporate governance

Testing & Documentation: Oversee testing activities (UAT, integration testing), data migration strategies, and the development of comprehensive documentation including project plans, test cases, and user manuals

Methodology & Innovation: Champion best practices in project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile, SAP Activate). Drive continuous improvement and recommend process automation or optimization initiatives

Domain Expertise: Strong functional/technical knowledge and a proven track record of successful project delivery across SAP functional and technical modules

Project Management Certification: PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification is a significant plus

Technical Proficiency: Experience with SAP S/4 HANA projects. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, SAP Solution Manager)

Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and global engagements

Onsite Presence: Ability to work onsite and engage directly with business units and stakeholders to drive project success

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field

Solution architecture skills for designing comprehensive, integrated SAP solutions

Experience in SAP S/4 HANA upgrades

Deep expertise in any functional or technical module of SAP