Thunderhawk Technology Partners · 2 days ago
SAP BASIS Project manager
Benton Harbor, MI, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThunderhawk Technology Partners is seeking an SAP BASIS Project Manager to oversee SAP technical operations and manage SAP system landscapes. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure high system availability, security, and compliance, while also mentoring junior team members and managing client relationships.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the Basis Director to define and execute SAP Basis strategies, roadmaps, and operational priorities, building trust and managing expectations with client stakeholders, internal teams, and leadership to foster alignment on project goals
Oversee daily SAP technical operations including system monitoring, performance tuning, upgrades, patches, and system refreshes
Manage SAP system landscapes (ECC, BW, MII, CRM, SCM, SLT, PO, Solution Manager, Fiori, GRC and related environments)
Ensure high system availability, security, compliance, and disaster recovery readiness
Lead and coordinate critical Basis activities such as migration, upgrade, kernel updates, and cloud/hybrid integrations
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and functional teams to resolve cross-domain issues
Review and implement SAP Notes, Security Patches, and transport management strategies
Support audits (SOX, ITGC) and ensure adherence to customer policies and best practices
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and escalation support to offshore and junior Basis team members
Qualification
Required
10 & Above years of experience in Project Management and Digital: SAP BASIS - HANA
12+ years of SAP Basis Delivery with strong expertise in extensive technical knowledge of SAP landscapes, including modules (ECC, BW, MII, CRM, SCM, SLT, PO, Solution Manager, Fiori, GRC, and SQL, Sybase and HANA DB databases)
Proven experience in large-scale SAP landscapes, high-availability setups, and performance optimization, oversees the successful and timely delivery of SAP projects and services to clients
Hands-on knowledge of SAP upgrades, migrations, and cloud/hybrid hosting (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Strong understanding of SAP Security, Compliance, and ITIL processes
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently at customer location and influence technical decision-making at leadership levels
Extensive experience in maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams to drive business outcomes and client satisfaction
Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to build relationships and manage client expectations
Strong project management skills, including experience with project planning, execution, and delivery methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and clients
Act as the onsite point of contact for customer leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proactive issue management
Possess leadership qualities, focusing on ability to manage SAP projects, clients, and teams under pressure
Lead and mentor project teams, foster a positive work environment, and provide support to ensure team members can deliver high-quality results
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary to ensure smooth project progression
Drive adherence to SLAs and KPIs, oversee change and release management processes, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, continuous service to clients
Understand client business needs and strategic objectives to translate them into actionable project requirements and identify new opportunities for service improvement and profitability
Ensure the proper use of project management methodologies (such as AGILE, ASAP, or Activate), implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement
Graduate Degree
Company
Thunderhawk Technology Partners
Thunderhawk Technology Partners is a woman and minority-owned business, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, committed to reshaping the future of our workforce.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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