Project Manager

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Job Description: Project Manager – SAP Analytics Cloud and Datasphere• Location: Canary Wharf, London (4 days per week from Office)• Program Context: S/4HANA Implementation – Finance, Procurement (Ariba), HCM (SuccessFactors), ConcurRole OverviewWe are seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to lead the end to end planning and execution of the S ... AP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Datasphere workstream within a fast paced, time and budget constrained transformation program. This role orchestrates cross functional teams to deliver actionable, enterprise grade analytics across Finance, Procurement, HR, Expense integrating SAC and Datasphere with S/4HANA and Azure Fabric.Key ResponsibilitiesDelivery Ownership & Planning• Own the SAC and Datasphere workstream scope, plan, and delivery roadmap aligned to program milestones.• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and resource forecasts; manage critical path and stage gates.• Define clear deliverables (dashboards, data models, semantic layers, integrations) and acceptance criteria.Scope, Change & Governance• Establish and manage scope baseline; control change via structured impact assessment and CAB/PMO governance.• Maintain alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards.RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)• Proactively identify and manage RAID; maintain RAID logs and drive timely mitigation and escalation.• Track cross workstream dependencies with S/4HANA (Finance, Ariba, SuccessFactors, Concur) and Azure Fabric.Stakeholder Management & Communication• Engage business stakeholders and end users to confirm priorities, benefits, and release plans.• Run effective steering committees, working groups, and sprint ceremonies; deliver concise status reporting (scope, schedule, budget, risks).Team Leadership & Vendor/Partner Management• Coordinate internal teams (functional, data, security), external partners, and near/offshore resources.• Manage vendor deliverables and SLAs; resolve resourcing gaps and optimize team throughput.Technical Oversight (Non Hands On)• Partner with Solution Architects and Data Leads to ensure fit for purpose designs for SAC dashboards, planning models, and Datasphere data models/semantic layers.• Oversee data pipeline readiness, data quality controls, and performance targets without direct development.Quality, Testing & Release Management• Define and execute test strategy for analytics (functional, performance, regression, security).• Plan releases and cutovers; coordinate UAT, training, and documentation; ensure smooth hypercare and handover to BAU.Financial Management & Benefits Tracking• Manage workstream budget, forecasts, and variances; ensure cost controls and vendor invoicing accuracy.• Track and report delivery outcomes against KPIs and expected business benefits.Required Skills & Experience• Proven experience managing delivery of analytics/BI programs, with specific focus on SAC and SAP Datasphere in enterprise environments.• Strong understanding of S/4HANA program delivery and data integration patterns across Finance, Procurement (Ariba), HCM (SuccessFactors), and Travel (Concur).• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi vendor projects under tight timelines and budgets.• Solid command of RAID management, scope/change control, and PMO governance in hybrid Agile/Waterfall settings.• Practical knowledge of cloud analytics architectures and data platforms (e.g., Azure Fabric/data lakes) to guide delivery and risk decisions.• Proficiency with delivery tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps/Jira, MS Project/Smartsheet) and executive reporting.• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills; able to translate business priorities into clear delivery plans.• Experience coordinating testing, release management, and stabilization/hypercare for analytics solutions