SAP Project Director at Melos Consulting

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Job Description

  • The SAP Project Director provides end-to-end leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for large-scale SAP transformation programs, including SAP S/4HANA and ECC.
  • This role ensures alignment with enterprise strategy, drives on-time and on-budget execution, and secures measurable business value across all functions.
  • The Director serves as the executive anchor for SAP-enabled transformation, integrating business, technology, and change leadership to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Job Industry

Product & Project Management

Job Salary Currency

NGN

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Program & Delivery Leadership:

  • Lead enterprise-wide SAP transformation programs ranging from USD 5–50M+ in scope.
  • Define and own program scope, roadmap, milestones, budget, and benefits realization.
  • Oversee multiple SAP functional workstreams, including FI/CO, MM, SD, PM, PS, HCM, BW/BI, and IS-Oil (where applicable).
  • Ensure delivery excellence across design, build, testing, data, cutover, and deployment.

Governance & Stakeholder Management:

  • Establish and lead SAP program governance, PMO structures, and decision-making frameworks.
  • Chair Steering Committee meetings and executive reviews, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Serve as the primary interface between business leadership, IT, system integrators, and SAP.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and resolve escalations impacting scope, schedule, or value.

System Integrator & Vendor Management:

  • Lead the selection, contracting, and performance management of SAP implementation partners.
  • Ensure adherence to SLAs, quality standards, and contractual deliverables.
  • Manage program risks, dependencies, and vendor escalations to maintain delivery momentum.

Risk, Quality & Compliance:

  • Implement robust risk management, quality assurance, and control frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with internal audit, cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee data migration strategy, testing cycles, cutover readiness, and go-live approvals.

Change Management & Adoption:

  • Sponsor organizational change management, training, and user adoption initiatives.
  • Build and support super-user networks, communication plans, and business readiness activities.
  • Drive business ownership of SAP processes and ensure sustainable process adoption.

Post-Go-Live & Value Optimization:

  • Lead hypercare, stabilization, and transition to AMS/support teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and SAP innovation roadmap (e.g., Fiori, BTP, analytics).
  • Ensure ongoing value realization and alignment with evolving business needs.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Product & Project Management Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Finance, or Business required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Professional Experience: 15–25 years of experience delivering large-scale SAP programs. Minimum 8+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing multi-year SAP transformations. Proven experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure sectors. Experience working in Africa or emerging markets is a strong advantage. Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, SAP S/4HANA, or related SAP certifications. Agile/SAFe exposure is beneficial. Key Skills & Competencies: Enterprise SAP program leadership and transformation expertise. Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and integrated business processes. Strong vendor and stakeholder management across executive and operational levels. Financial and commercial acumen, including contract and budget management. Executive communication, negotiation, and decision-making capability. Ability to lead in complex, multicultural, and fast-paced environments. Success Measures: Delivery of SAP programs on time, on budget, and within scope. High levels of business adoption, process ownership, and user satisfaction. Stable system performance and smooth transition post go-live. Realization of targeted business value and operational improvements. Strong stakeholder confidence and governance effectiveness.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: consulting@melosventures.com using “SAP Project Director” as the subject of the mail.

Close Date

30/04/2026