SUMMARY:
SAP S/4HANA Utilities (S4U) Project Manager
POSITION INFO:
Job Specification: SAP S/4HANA Utilities (S4U) Implementation Project Manager – RISE with SAP
Job Title
SAP S/4HANA Utilities (S4U) Implementation Project Manager – RISE with SAP
Role Purpose
The SAP S/4HANA Utilities Implementation Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the S/4HANA Utilities (S4U) program deployed via RISE with SAP, ensuring successful migration, transformation, and operational readiness. The role coordinates all workstreams—functional, technical, cloud infrastructure, data, integration, and change management—within a RISE-enabled environment, ensuring on-time, in-budget, and high-quality delivery aligned with the SAP Activate methodology and cloud adoption principles.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution in RISE Context:
- Develop and maintain an integrated project plan covering SAP S/4HANA implementation on RISE.
- Manage lifecycle phases of SAP Activate tailored for RISE.
- Coordinate RISE-specific activities including infrastructure provisioning and SAP Cloud ALM adoption.
- Lead cutover planning, legacy decommissioning, and cloud go-live.
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Management:
- Engage stakeholders across SAP, hyperscalers, and implementation partners.
- Facilitate governance with SAP RISE teams including CEEs and TQMs.
- Manage vendor and cloud subscription deliverables.
Scope, Risk & Change Management:
- Manage scope, backlog, and RISE project dependencies.
- Mitigate cloud-related project risks.
- Administer structured change control processes.
Financial & Resource Oversight:
- Oversee budget including RISE subscription and implementation costs.
- Coordinate procurement and commercial alignment.
Cloud Governance, QA & Readiness:
- Ensure compliance with SAP RISE governance.
- Oversee tenant readiness and quality assurance activities.
Reporting & Communication:
- Provide cloud KPI-focused reports.
- Lead steering committees and stakeholder briefings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field (Master’s preferred).
- SAP Activate and PMP/PRINCE2 certifications.
Experience:
- 10+ years ERP project management including 3 full SAP implementations.
- At least 1 end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Utilities project under RISE.
- Experience in regulated industries (utilities/public sector).
Technical & Functional Knowledge:
- Understanding of SAP IS-U and S/4HANA RISE components.
- Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM, BTP, and Clean Core.
- Knowledge of hyperscaler platforms and security practices.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and influence across domains.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Skilled in risk mitigation and cloud project delivery.
- Cloud-first and agile transformation mindset.
Optional/Desirable Attributes
- Experience with SAP BTP extensions and hybrid models.
- Understanding of public vs private cloud SAP deployments.
- Utilities integration experience (MDMS, GIS, CRM, Payments).
