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.