Sap S/4hana Upgrade Project Manager

Our Montreal based client is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to join their project immediately and will run for 1 year with possibility of an extension. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in SAP Project Management, a proven track record in SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects (e.G., from 2020/2021 to 2023 or later), and experience in highly regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences preferred), with strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology, expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing workstreams, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and familiarity with multi-vendor coordination and global project governance. This will be a fully remote work setting.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all phases of the upgrade lifecycle: preparation, sandbox testing, development, QA, and production cutover.Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations aligned with global program milestones.Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology and internal governance frameworks.Coordinate integrated testing (validation, regression, performance).Manage change control processes and ensure business continuity during and post-upgrade.Act as the primary liaison between IT, business process owners, SAP consultants, BASIS teams, and external vendors.Provide regular status updates and executive reporting to senior leadership.Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (especially for industries like pharma or life sciences).Drive change management, training, and documentation readiness.Support user adoption and post-upgrade stabilization.Certifications:
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.SAP-specific certifications (optional but preferred).Preferred:
Experience with complex integrations and custom code remediation.Understanding of SAP system architecture and BASIS activities.Ability to lead large-scale testing and cutover activities.
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