Senior Manager - SAP-

Bristlecone 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.

• 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.

• 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.