Job DescriptionBristlecone Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Manager to drive end-to-end SAP S/4HANA project delivery across a worldwide portfolio. The role demands mastery of Fixed Price, Milestone-based, and Time & Materials contracts, ensuring seamless integration, risk mitigation, and value realization while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and C-suite stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Own full lifecycle delivery of complex SAP S/4HANA projects across multiple geographies and commercial models.
- Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations aligned with client objectives.
- Serve as primary liaison between technical delivery teams, functional consultants, and executive sponsors.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
- Drive governance, reporting, and performance metrics to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate decision-making, and communicate status to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, quality standards, and Bristlecone's delivery methodology.
- Mentor and develop junior project managers and delivery staff within the SAP PM competency.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across the delivery organization.
- Collaborate with sales and solution architects to shape proposals and scope for future engagements.
Qualifications- 10+ years of SAP project management experience, with at least 5 years on S/4HANA implementations.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, global SAP projects under Fixed Price, Milestone, and T&M contracts.
- Strong understanding of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) processes and integration points.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification; SAP Activate methodology expertise preferred.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and technical teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams across multiple time zones.
- Solid financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
- Experience with change management, stakeholder engagement, and governance frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA a plus.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
