SAP transformation - PM Scrum, ADO, Ariba/Coupa

Hiring: Senior Project Manager – SAP Transformation & Access Segregation Program
Location: Remote – USA (Candidates must be based in the USA)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with strong Scrum Master capabilities to support a large-scale, enterprise-wide SAP Transformation and Access Segregation Program.
The successful candidate will lead multiple cross-functional initiatives, manage program governance, coordinate business and technology stakeholders, and drive Agile delivery across multiple value streams.
This role requires a combination of traditional project management, Agile/Scrum leadership, enterprise transformation experience, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Candidates with experience in SAP transformation, SAP Security, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and third-party procurement integrations such as SAP Ariba and Coupa will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program & Project Management
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, milestones, budgets, and dependencies.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans using Azure DevOps (ADO), Microsoft Project, and other project management tools.
Coordinate multiple parallel workstreams and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
Facilitate steering committee meetings, governance reviews, executive updates, and decision-making forums.
Track KPIs, project health, financial performance, and milestone achievements.
2. Agile Delivery & Scrum Master Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master for designated value streams and project teams.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
Create and maintain Agile delivery plans, backlogs, and work items within Azure DevOps.
Remove impediments, manage delivery commitments, and promote continuous improvement.
Support Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
3. Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Manage cross-functional dependencies across business and technology workstreams.
Drive issue resolution, escalation management, and timely decision-making.
Monitor critical milestones and proactively address delivery challenges.
4. Stakeholder & Resource Management
Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, Value Stream Leads, external vendors, and senior leadership.
Develop stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
Coordinate contractors, consulting partners, and project resources.
Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and onboarding.
Provide executive-level status reports, dashboards, and project updates.
5. Financial & Governance Management
Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and monthly variance reporting.
Develop resource and capacity management plans.
Maintain governance documentation, decision logs, and communication plans.
Ensure adherence to enterprise project management standards and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
Significant experience managing complex enterprise IT projects and transformation programs.
Proven experience working as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
Experience leading cross-functional business and technology teams.
Expertise in integrated project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and dependency management.
Strong RAID management, risk mitigation, and escalation capabilities.
Experience with executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent English proficiency.
Technical Skills
Azure DevOps (ADO)
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Agile / Scrum / Waterfall / Hybrid Project Management
RAID Management
Budget and Financial Management
Resource and Capacity Planning
Executive Reporting and Dashboard Development
Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Change Management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting SAP transformation, implementation, migration, or optimization programs.
Exposure to SAP Ariba, Coupa, and third-party procurement solutions and integrations.
Strong understanding of end-to-end Procurement and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including:
Procure-to-Order
Invoice-to-Pay
Source-to-Contract
Supplier Integration
Experience with SAP Security, SAP Basis, Information Security, Access Segregation, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
Experience with M&A integration initiatives.
Experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, or Master Data Management.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
Experience managing contractors, vendors, and external consulting partners.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following backgrounds:
Senior IT Project Manager
SAP Transformation Project Manager
SAP Program Manager
Enterprise Transformation Project Manager
Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master
SAP Security Project Manager
Procurement / Source-to-Pay Project Manager
Candidates who combine strong enterprise project management experience, Scrum Master capabilities, SAP transformation exposure, and procurement process knowledge will be strongly preferred.
The strongest candidate will have:
8–15 years of overall IT Project/Program Management experience.
Hands-on Scrum Master experience.
Previous SAP enterprise transformation program exposure.
Strong Azure DevOps experience.
Procurement or Source-to-Pay domain knowledge.
Experience managing multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resume and provide the following information:
Total years of Project Management experience:
Years of Scrum Master / Agile delivery experience:
SAP transformation project experience:
Experience with SAP Ariba / Coupa is preferred:
Procurement / Source-to-Pay domain experience:
Azure DevOps (ADO) experience:
PMP / Scrum certifications:
Current location in the USA:
Work authorization status:
Availability / Notice period:
We would prioritize candidates with SAP transformation + Project Management + Scrum Master + ADO first, and use Ariba/Coupa and procurement knowledge as major differentiators.
primarily hiring a Project Manager who can also perform Scrum Master responsibilities, not a dedicated SAP functional consultant.
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Skills
Scrum, SAP

Experience
8-15 yrs

Work arrangement
Yes