SAP Technical Project Manager
Brampton - Hybrid (2-3 days from Office)
1) Project Management & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of SAP technical projects, including :
o Upgrades
o Migrations
o Integrations
o Enhancements
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans, and delivery roadmaps.Manage scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, and overall project governance.Ensure alignment with PMO methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid).________________________________________
2) SAP Technical Leadership
Provide technical oversight across key SAP components : SAP modules, BASIS, ABAP, security, infrastructure, and interface technologies.Collaborate with technical leads on solution architecture, system design, and technical feasibility.Facilitate :o Code reviews
o Transport management
o Technical cutover planning and execution
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3) Stakeholder Management
Work closely with business process owners, functional consultants, architects, and technical teams.Manage relationships with external vendors, system integrators, and offshore / onshore delivery teams.Prepare and deliver status reports, executive updates, and materials for steering committees.________________________________________
4) Risk & Issue Management
Identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks, technical issues, and system dependencies.Drive root-cause analysis for :o Defects
o Performance issues
o Integration failures
Ensure compliance with organizational security, audit, and regulatory requirements.________________________________________
5) Change & Release Management
Oversee SAP transport movement, release cycles, and deployment governance.Coordinate :o Cutover activity planning
o Production readiness checks
o Hypercare support during stabilization
Ensure smooth deployment transitions across environments.________________________________________
6) Documentation & Process Governance
Ensure all technical and project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date, including :o Functional & technical specifications
o Architecture diagrams
o SOPs and runbooks
Enforce SAP best practices for development, testing, operations, and quality assurance.________________________________________
Required Qualifications
7–12 years of experience in SAP technical environments (ABAP, BASIS, integrations).4–8 years of project management experience leading SAP initiatives.Hands-on experience delivering S / 4HANA or ECC transformation programs.Proven experience with SAP integration technologies :o IDocs, RFC, APIs, PI / PO, CPI
Ability to manage complex SAP landscapes and cross-functional dependencies.________________________________________
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of :o SAP system architecture
o Transport management
o Landscape design
Conceptual experience in :o ABAP development, enhancements, debugging
Understanding of :o SAP Basis administration
o Security roles & authorization concepts
Familiarity with :o Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)
o SAP BTP
o Integration tools
Proficiency with project tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet.________________________________________
Project Management Skills
Expertise in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies.Strong competency in :o Sprint planning
o Backlog management
o Release planning
Excellent documentation, presentation, communication, and leadership skills.