SAP Implementation Project Manager

Join a high-impact ERP transformation program supporting mission-critical operations in the Australian defence sector. We're seeking an experienced
SAP Implementation Project Manager
to lead the business-side delivery of a complex SAP ERP rollout, ensuring the solution is fit-for-purpose, strategically aligned, and fully embedded across operational teams.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business process, stakeholder engagement, and vendor oversight-bringing clarity, independence, and momentum to a high-stakes implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Alignment & Solution Fit

• Translate operational processes into clear, actionable requirements for the System Integrator (SI)
• Validate SAP configurations and customisations against business strategy and real-world workflows
• Ensure business needs remain central-avoiding purely technical or vendor-driven delivery

Governance & Independent Oversight

• Represent the organisation in program governance forums
• Maintain independent reporting to the 1LMXi team, separate from vendor narratives
• Monitor SI performance, delivery risks, and compliance with contractual obligations

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Act as the primary liaison between the SI and internal business stakeholders
• Drive local delivery milestones, integration points, and risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and issue resolution across business units
• Ensure full scope delivery and successful handover to support teams

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Engage early with business leaders, process owners, and end-users to capture critical requirements
• Build readiness for change through clear communication, training coordination, and user adoption strategies
• Support knowledge transfer from SI to internal teams for long-term SAP sustainability
• Liaise with US-based product owners to secure key artefacts and enablers

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Coordinate business-side participation in system testing, UAT, and go-live readiness
• Validate that delivered functionality meets acceptance criteria and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with audit and quality teams to ensure documentation and deliverables meet expectations

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities specific to local business processes
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and quality assurance protocols throughout the project lifecycle

HyperCare Leadership

• Lead the post-go-live HyperCare phase, ensuring operational stability and defect resolution
• Prioritise fixes based on business impact, not just technical urgency
• Maintain clear communication with end-users to reduce change fatigue and build confidence
• Capture lessons learned to inform future rollouts and support models

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be an
  Australian Citizen
  with
  Baseline or higher AGSVA security clearance (mandatory)
• Extensive experience managing SAP ERP implementations into complex enterprise size organisations
• Strong understanding of business processes and how they map to SAP modules
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to operate independently of vendors and drive business-first outcomes
• Experience working across multiple time zones and with international stakeholders
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Demonstrated capability in risk management, change facilitation, and benefit tracking

This is a rare opportunity to shape the success of a major defence-sector transformation. If you're ready to lead with clarity, independence, and impact-apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus for a confidential discussion.