SAP Project Manager

ZipStaff•Reno, NV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead enterprise SAP transformation and enhancement programs in a manufacturing environment for a global technology services firm. The role focuses on SAP ECC delivery and related enterprise applications, with exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation work highly desirable. The position is based in Reno, Nevada, and is hybrid/on-site. It is a contract role through ZipStaff on W2; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not accepted. The project manager leads end-to-end program delivery, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, governance, and stakeholder communications. They coordinate cross-functional teams and work with business leadership to align SAP initiatives with manufacturing objectives. Responsibilities span planning, testing, cutover, deployment, hypercare, and transition to support, as well as S/4HANA assessment, roadmap planning, and transformation initiatives.

Requirements

12–15 years of SAP delivery experience, including at least 5 years in project or program management.
Proven experience delivering SAP ECC implementation, rollout, upgrade, or enhancement projects.
Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes.
Experience managing global and geographically distributed teams.
Expertise in project planning tools and governance frameworks.
Strong client-facing and executive communication skills.
Ability to work hybrid/on-site in Reno, Nevada.

Nice To Haves

SAP S/4HANA project exposure.
PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
Experience working with manufacturing organizations.
Background supporting cutover, hypercare, and transition to support for large SAP programs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end SAP program and project delivery across ECC and related enterprise applications.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Drive governance, steering committee reviews, status reporting, and executive communications.
Coordinate cross-functional SAP functional, technical, infrastructure, and business teams.
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and quality standards.
Manage cutover planning, testing, deployment, hypercare, and transition to support.
Collaborate with business leadership to align SAP initiatives with manufacturing objectives.
Support SAP S/4HANA assessment, roadmap planning, and transformation initiatives.