Technical Project Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead strategic HR technology initiatives across SAP SuccessFactors , S/4HANA and EC Payroll platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, requirements management, solution deployment, integrations, testing, cutover, change management, and hyper care support. The ideal candidate must have successfully led multiple global SAP SuccessFactors implementations or enhancements across Employee Central, Onboarding, Compensation, Data Replication and S4/EC Payroll environments. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Payroll transformations is a plus. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate business leaders, HR teams, system integrators, architects, developers, and third-party vendors to deliver enterprise-scale HR projects. The candidate should be detail-oriented and strong ability to take ownership & follow up. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP HR transformation projects from initiation through post-production support. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, and risk registers. Primary owner of RAID log, setup regular cadence with stakeholders, schedule meetings with resources across time zones. Responsible for managing project budget and financial reporting. Establish governance structures, steering committee updates, and executive reporting. Ownership of Testing & Communication Strategy including development and execution. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations. Skill Requirements Oversee implementations and enhancements related to: Employee Central (EC) Talent Modules – Onboarding, Compensation, Learning S/4 HANA and EC Payroll SAP CPI/BTP Integrations Coordinate configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and adoption activities. Oversee data migration, conversion, reconciliation, and validation activities. Support team is developing test scripts, engage with stake holders to collect fit for purpose test scenarios. Ensure robust testing and deployment plans are executed successfully. Ensure alignment between business requirements and SAP best practices. Stakeholder Management Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leadership teams to define project objectives and priorities. Actively engage with SAP for ticket resolutions, escalations, and successful closure. Manage relationships with third-party vendors, external consultants, and internal teams. Facilitate workshops, design reviews, status meetings, and decision-making forums. Escalate and resolve project issues proactively. Change Management & Adoption Lead organizational readiness and change management activities. Coordinate training development and user adoption programs. Support communications and stakeholder engagement plans. Manage go-live readiness assessments and hypercare support. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business, Computer Science, or related field. 8+ years of SAP project management experience. 5+ years leading SAP SuccessFactors projects. Proven experience managing enterprise-wide HR technology implementations. Strong understanding of HR and payroll business processes. Experience managing system integrators and offshore delivery teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Required Technical Competencies SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central HR technology implementations Project governance Risk and issue management Vendor management Budget management Agile and Waterfall methodologies Strongly Preferred SAP S/4HANA Payroll SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) Success Measures The Project Manager will be successful when they: Deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Achieve successful deployments with minimal business disruption. Maintain strong stakeholder satisfaction. Drive adoption of SAP HR solutions. Effectively manage risks, dependencies, and vendor performance. Ensure high-quality project governance and reporting. Other Requirements Maximum Salary (US): Minimum Salary (US): Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Compensation and Benefits A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year. 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