Project Manager - Contract

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation currently undertaking a significant SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud transformation. Having completed much of the implementation phase, the project is now entering the critical testing, go-live and hypercare stages. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help drive adoption, maintain momentum and ensure a successful transition into business-as-usual operations.

The Role

Reporting into senior business stakeholders, you will take ownership of the final stages of a major SAP S/4HANA programme. This role requires someone who can balance project priorities with operational realities while ensuring key stakeholders deliver on agreed actions and timelines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the SAP S/4HANA go-live planning and execution activities
• Coordinating testing, readiness and deployment activities across business functions
• Driving accountability across department leaders and stakeholders
• Managing risks, issues and dependencies throughout go-live and hypercare
• Supporting change management and end-user adoption initiatives
• Facilitating training activities across operational and warehouse teams
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and technology partners
• Providing clear communication and reporting to leadership throughout the programme

Your Profile

You will be a delivery-focused Project Manager who has successfully led organisations through ERP go-lives and understands the challenges that emerge during the final implementation stages.

Required experience:

• Proven experience delivering SAP S/4HANA projects
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP go-live activities
• Previous hypercare and post-implementation support experience
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to drive accountability and navigate challenging stakeholder environments
• Excellent communication and change management capabilities

Desirable experience:

• Experience working within small to mid-sized organisations
• Exposure to Japanese-owned or Japanese-influenced organisations
• Ability to operate effectively in lean environments with limited resources

Benefits

• Competitive day rate
• 4-6-month contract
• High-profile SAP S/4HANA transformation programme
• Opportunity to lead a critical go-live and hypercare phase
• Work closely with executive and operational stakeholders
• Immediate project impact from day one

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Reference Number: 06900-0013535054

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