10-12+ years of project management experience in enterprise technology implementations
Proven experience managing SAP projects in complex global environments
Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning
Strong expertise in project planning, execution, budgeting, and scheduling
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience collaborating with business and IT leadership teams
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP Planning projects within scope, budget, and timeline
Manage SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning implementation from initiation to post-production support
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
Coordinate with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, and third-party vendors
Facilitate requirements gathering and project workshops
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Drive project governance and communication activities across the organization
Support testing, training, and deployment activities for SAP Planning solutions
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a global pharmaceutical organization
Engagement in strategic SAP Planning initiatives
Exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies
Potential for contract or full-time employment
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across business and technology
Full Job Description
SAP Project Manager (SAP SAC Planning) Location: London, UK (Preferred) Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences Employment Type: Contract or Full-Time Experience Required: 10-12+ Years Certification: PMP Preferred Position Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic SAP Planning initiatives for a global organization within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing complex SAP projects, with specific experience overseeing SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning implementations and a solid understanding of enterprise planning and performance management processes. This role requires a proven leader who can successfully manage project planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and cross-functional delivery teams across business and technology organizations. Experience with legacy SAP BPC Planning environments and transformation programs is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP Planning projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and timeline.
Manage SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning implementation initiatives from project initiation through post-production support.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and status reporting mechanisms.
Coordinate business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical resources, system integrators, and third-party vendors.
Facilitate requirements gathering, project workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive status reviews.
Proactively identify project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Drive project governance, change management, and communication activities across all levels of the organization.
Ensure project deliverables meet business objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support testing, training, data migration, and deployment activities associated with SAP Planning solutions.
Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear, concise communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
10-12+ years of project management experience leading enterprise technology implementations.
Proven experience managing SAP projects in complex global environments.
Hands-on experience delivering SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning projects.
Strong expertise in project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with both business and IT leadership teams.
Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or BioTech industry experience.
Experience implementing SAP SAC Planning solutions for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise performance management.
Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) Planning solutions and legacy planning environments.
