SAP AMS Leader

NTT DATA Services•Remote, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned SAP AMS Leader to lead complex SAP implementations, rollouts, and transformation initiatives across global enterprises. The role calls for strategic leadership in driving project success, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering SAP solutions aligned with business goals. Experience in Life Sciences is an advantage, particularly an understanding of the regulatory, operational, and technological needs of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments and the ability to deliver solutions that support compliance, innovation, and business value. The leader oversees project governance, planning and execution, budgets, risks, resources, stakeholders, and reporting. They also guide digital transformation initiatives, ensure SAP best practices, align business processes with software solutions, mentor team members, and participate in SAP business development and presales activities. The position is listed as remote in Texas, although NTT DATA notes that work arrangements may change based on client requirements and that office or client-site attendance may be required for some employees.

Requirements

At least 10 years of SAP project management experience.
At least 7 years of AMS experience.
Experience managing at least two end-to-end SAP programs.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations and integration with other laboratory or manufacturing systems.
Strong skills in project planning, execution, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Ability to mobilize, motivate, and lead diverse teams through influence and collaboration.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and shifting project priorities.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to senior leadership.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Life Sciences experience, including familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments.
PMP, ITIL, or SAP Activate certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee project governance, risk mitigation, budget control, and stakeholder engagement.
Drive digital transformation initiatives, including serialization, traceability, and data integrity.
Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets from initial scope definition through final delivery.
Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including developers, functional analysts, and infrastructure teams, to achieve project milestones.
Serve as a primary point of contact and build trusted-advisor relationships with senior leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, and support timely resolution.
Monitor project expenditures, resource allocation, and headcount to keep projects within budget and complete deliverables.
Provide regular project status updates, including risks, issues, and budget performance, to sponsors and key stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and implementation methodologies, serving as an organizational subject matter expert.
Facilitate workshops and review sessions to document existing business processes and define future-state processes.
Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members, fostering expertise and best practices.
Participate in presales activities and contribute to developing SAP business opportunities.
Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT leadership, and external vendors.
Drive stakeholder engagement and executive reporting using clear KPIs and dashboards.
Oversee change control processes and align project strategy with overarching business goals.