Senior Project Manager

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications, providing comprehensive technology solutions since 1972. The Senior SAP Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex SAP projects, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations while managing stakeholder relationships and driving successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of SAP implementation projects
• Define project objectives, scope, timelines, resources, and delivery approach in alignment with client and business goals
• Manage cross-functional project teams and provide direction to support timely, high-quality project delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client leadership and project sponsors
• Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly and consistently to stakeholders
• Proactively identify scope changes and work with stakeholders to assess impacts to budget, timeline, and resources
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actuals against estimates
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation and contingency plans as needed
• Escalate issues promptly and drive resolution to minimize project impact
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, governance standards, and delivery best practices
• Coach and support team members to foster accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement and knowledge management
• Drive successful project closure, including completion of deliverables, stakeholder sign-off, and transition as required
• Support customer satisfaction and contribute to the development of long-term client relationships and referenceability

Requirements:

• 8+ years of project management experience within the SAP ecosystem
• Proven success managing complex SAP projects, including 5 or more full lifecycle implementations
• 5+ years of client management experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
• Hands-on functional experience in one or more SAP modules
• Strong experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across project workstreams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work in the United States and/or Canada
• No sponsorship available for this role
• Consulting experience in SAP project delivery
• Experience as a functional consultant in one or more SAP modules
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Experience supporting customer success stories, references, or post-project relationship management
• An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI-enabled services