Project Principal Consultant

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

The role requires the candidate to have Proven experience as a Program / Project Manager

Managing large scale and complex SAP Projects in – and – around Middle East (in last 3 years) from inception to timely completions Large Team Structures – 20+ member for over 6 months in a project – in at least 3 engagements

Financial Management of projects worth 2 Mil. USD or more in at least 3 engagements QA Gate Reviews – per implementation methodologies

Leading project management processes including planning tasks, resource allocation, risk management, time management, financial management, HR management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping

Project Governance processes – leading steering committees and advising key actions to handle smooth project execution Capability to oversee partner-led implementations in the capacity of Trusted Advisor to the partner, client project management team, and project sponsor

Proficiency in developing and implementing effective and efficient risk / issues management methods across all projects and related topics

Ensuring the project meets internal and external customer requirements

Alignment with product management frequently on roadmap items

Management reporting internal and external

SAP Certification in Project Management Framework / Methodologies like SAP Activate

Cloud solution implementations like SuccessFactors, ARIBA, Cx, etc.

SAP Certification in at least 1 major module

PMP certification or equivalent

The following are good to have skill

• Knowledge of large-scale lift and shift projects (Rise migrations, etc.)
• knowledge of Managing Cloud Implementations is preferred (SuccessFactors, Ariba, CX, FieldGlass, and Concur)
• Migration of solutions from on-Prem to cloud
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies related to SAP implementations
• Certifications / specialization in niche areas of SAP implementation
• Intense knowledge of various SAP solutions
• Work experience with global SAP partners

Must have soft skill

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent team management skills

Ability to laisse with C-Level Executives

Innovative Thinking

Outstanding presentation, documentation, and presentation skills

Proficiency with project management tools used by the enterprises

Understanding of project contracts, documentation, and reviews

Fluency in English & Arabic national languag

Khobar based candidates preferred

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.At SAP,you can bring out your best.

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