Virtusa Corporation

Systems Architect

Virtusa Corporation$145K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or Business Administration.
  • 10+ years of IT experience; 5+ years in Program/Project Management for SAP.
  • Managing 2-3 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA or ECC implementations.
  • Deep proficiency in SAP Activate, Agile/Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager, Cloud ALM, Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
  • Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

Responsibilities

  • Direct end-to-end SAP transformation programs including global rollouts and upgrades.
  • Establish project scope, budgets, timelines, and delivery milestones.
  • Guide technical and functional teams through architectural design and integrations.
  • Manage sprint planning, release trains, and continuous integration efforts.
  • Identify project blockers, assess technical risks, and execute mitigation strategies.
  • Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership and technical teams.
  • Ensure business readiness through user adoption, training, and transition planning.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Leadership opportunities in strategic initiatives.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic SAP Technical Program Manager (TPM) to spearhead our enterprise-wide digital transformation and SAP ecosystem modernization. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and IT execution. You will lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams through complex SAP implementations (S/4HANA, ECC transitions, and BTP integrations) utilizing standard delivery frameworks like SAP Activate

Program Governance & Strategy: Direct end-to-end SAP transformation programs including global rollouts, upgrades, and cloud migrations. Establish project scope, budgets, timelines, and delivery milestones. Technical Leadership: Guide technical and functional teams (Basis, ABAP, Fiori, Security) through architectural design, data migration, and complex system integrations. Agile Execution: Act as a senior Agile leader, managing sprint planning, release trains, and continuous integration across globally distributed delivery teams. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify project blockers, assess technical risks, and execute mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business unit leaders, and technical teams. Provide transparent reporting, status updates, and ROI tracking. Change Management: Ensure business readiness by aligning user adoption, training, and transition planning during hypercare periods. Required Qualifications & Experience. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Business Administration.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5+ years specifically functioning as a Program/Project Manager for enterprise-level SAP implementations.

SAP Expertise: Proven track record managing at least 2 to 3 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA or ECC implementations.

Frameworks & Methodologies: Deep proficiency in the SAP Activate methodology, Agile/Scrum, and Waterfall.

Tools: Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager, Cloud ALM, Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.

Soft Skills: Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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