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).