Job Description

SAP Project Manager - SAP SuccessFactors HR Implementation (Contract) South Africa/Hybrid
Our client requires the services of a SAP Project Manager - SAP SuccessFactors HR Implementation to lead the delivery of a large-scale SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) implementation as part of a broader strategic business and IT transformation programme.
This role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery, including third-party system integrations, integration platform design and development, and ensuring alignment with SAP S/4HANA requirements. The Project Manager will provide strong leadership across multiple project streams, ensuring governance, risk management, and successful adoption of the solution across multiple operating regions.
Contract Details:

• Working Model: Hybrid
• Assignment: Contract role for initial 6 months (possibility of renewal).
• Commencement: As soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities
SAP SuccessFactors Integration Project Management

• Own and ensure the overall success of the SAP SuccessFactors HR implementation programme.
• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure across all workstreams.
• Act as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Steering Committee mandates, strategic objectives, and business outcomes.

Governance, Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Interface between the project team and governance structures, including Steering Committees and executive stakeholders.
• Provide governance oversight across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resources, and compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, system integrators, and third-party vendors to mitigate delivery risk.
• Report project progress, risks, and issues to executive forums and operating committees.

Integration & Technical Oversight

• Evaluate existing integration flows between SAP SuccessFactors and third-party systems.
• Plan, design, and oversee the replacement of legacy interfaces with modern integrations via enterprise integration platforms (e.g. SAP BTP, Flowgear or equivalent).
• Coordinate parallel payroll testing and validation activities across multiple regions.
• Plan and manage the decommissioning of legacy interfaces to ensure system and business stability.
• Ensure SAP SuccessFactors integration aligns with SAP S/4HANA and enterprise architecture standards.

Change Management & Business Readiness

• Support organisational change management activities related to system implementation and adoption.
• Provide input into impact assessments for system and process changes.
• Ensure solution architects and functional leads are enabled to support business readiness and go-live execution.
• Facilitate data preparation, data quality, and data migration readiness activities with business leads.

Quality & Delivery Assurance

• Establish and maintain robust project governance structures, processes, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with PMO delivery standards, stage-gate reviews, and assurance requirements.
• Participate in enterprise governance forums including architecture boards, change approval boards, and design authorities.
• Review and track project deliverables, milestones, and quality outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• IT Diploma or Degree or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP SuccessFactors implementations.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in project or programme management.
• Strong experience delivering SaaS-based enterprise solutions.
• Technical background with exposure to system integration landscapes and platforms.

Solution Architecture Experience (Advantageous):

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
• SAP SuccessFactors Recruitment
• SAP SuccessFactors Performance Management
• SAP SuccessFactors Learning & Development

Knowledge & Skills
Project & Delivery Skills:

• Strong project planning, estimation, and delivery management capability.
• Resource planning, scheduling, and budget control experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise project management tools and methodologies.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong stakeholder engagement across executive, business, and technical teams.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and align diverse teams and vendors.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate alignment between business and technical requirements.

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