Manager SAP Project NA

Smurfit Westrock•Atlanta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager SAP Project NA oversees estimation, planning, execution, and delivery of projects for the Global SAP CoE, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role manages the project team’s day-to-day work and may oversee multiple full-time employees, with team size dependent on the project. Travel is expected once or twice per month, depending on assigned projects. Managers SAP Project are part of the SAP Programs department within the Global SAP CoE. The organization leads major transformation initiatives, new implementations, and business-driven projects across the enterprise. It manages the SAP project portfolio, applies project management methodologies, and oversees delivery from estimation and planning through hypercare. The team coordinates cross-functional resources, risks, schedules, and budgets, working closely with business and IT stakeholders to deliver strategic value.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant project management experience in an SAP environment.
Fluent business English, both verbal and written.
Proven SAP project delivery record in complex organizational environments, or PMP certification with equivalent experience.
Expertise in project management methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, including budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and capacity planning.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build strategic relationships and influence senior leaders and business, IT, and system-integrator stakeholders.
Significant experience managing large SAP teams in multicultural, process-driven, and regulated environments.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent documentation skills and proficiency with MS Office, collaboration tools, project management tools, and reporting.
Advanced business acumen and communication skills to connect technical solutions with business value for different audiences.
High integrity, professionalism, adaptability, inclusive leadership, and clear communication appropriate to the audience.
Candidates must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in one or more additional languages, such as Spanish or French.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle with Business Project Management to facilitate successful delivery.
Create project estimates, scope, timelines, and resource requirements, and support capital expenditure submissions with SW operations.
Own project deliverables, manage risks, and apply project methodology in accordance with the SW Software Development Lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and project management best practices in collaboration with the PMO Lead.
Manage day-to-day project activities and maintain effective communication within the project team.
Engage stakeholders and provide regular project status updates and reports.
Facilitate project kick-off, project, and closure meetings to align stakeholders.
Manage project scope changes and ensure adjustments are documented and approved.
Liaise with Product Managers and the Demand & Capacity Lead to agree capacity for seconded SAP experts.
Manage SAP experts’ delivery and performance in collaboration with their Product Managers.
Prioritize and distribute resources and work, monitor the budget, and take corrective action to address project deviations.
Conduct project reviews and assessments, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor project progress and identify and mitigate risks and issues.
Provide status reporting to the project steering committee.
Track and report project budgets, resource utilization, milestones, and timeline adherence.
Ensure quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle, including deliverable validation and lessons-learned documentation.
Collaborate with the Program Director to align project objectives with program goals and portfolio priorities.
Promote continuous improvement by incorporating feedback and best practices into future projects.