Sandton: SAP PMO Lead posted by Blue Pearl PTY LTD

“Establish and manage the SAP PMO framework, including governance, reporting, and delivery standards.
Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of SAP projects across modules (e.g., S/4HANA, FI, MM, SD, RE-FX, Ariba).
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery.
Track project budgets, timelines, risks, and resource allocations.
Ensure alignment of SAP initiatives with banking regulatory requirements and strategic goals.
Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications.
Implement project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Support change management, training, and post-implementation reviews.”

Requirements

“Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
8+ years of experience in SAP project/program management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role.
Proven experience managing large-scale SAP implementations in banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of SAP modules and integration points.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, SAP Solution Manager).
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong financial acumen and risk management capabilities.”

“PMP, Prince2, or SAP Activate certification.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
Familiarity with South African banking regulations and IT governance frameworks.
Exposure to Agile and hybrid delivery models.”

“SAP Program/Project Management

Banking Industry Experience

PMO Leadership:
  – Experience establishing and leading a Project Management Office for SAP programs.
– Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Risk & Compliance Oversight
Strong understanding of risk management, audit controls, and regulatory compliance in banking.

Project Methodologies
  – Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project delivery models.
  – Experience with SAP Activate methodology is highly desirable.

Tools & Systems: Hands-on experience with project management tools

Budget & Resource Management
  – Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million rand budgets and cross-functional teams.
  – Experience in vendor management and contract oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement

Experience working with executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.”