- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with business objectives.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including consultants, developers, and business stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, manage scope changes, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Facilitate regular status reporting and communication with senior leadership and clients.
- Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, governance, and quality standards.
- Manage vendor relationships and third‑party service providers.
- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and post‑implementation reviews.
- Oversee resource forecasting, allocation, and performance management.
- Champion change management and user adoption activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- 10+ years of experience managing large‑scale SAP implementation or transformation projects.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC) and SAP Activate methodology.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
- Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and quality assurance processes.
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, SAP Solution Manager).
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project demands require.
ABOUT US:
Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.
Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.
Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.
Skills Required
- 10+ years managing large-scale SAP implementation or transformation projects
- Proven record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules, including S/4HANA and ECC, and SAP Activate methodology
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- MBA
- Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and quality assurance processes
- Proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, and SAP Solution Manager
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project demands require
Bristlecone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristlecone and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristlecone.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as having improved recently, with core medical, dental, and vision coverage in place for U.S. employees. Health insurance is also characterized positively in several places.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and WFH flexibility are outlined for U.S. employees, with PTO specifically called out positively. Employer-verified details indicate unlimited PTO for some exempt roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An employee assistance program (unMute) provides confidential counseling alongside wellness apps and webinars. Additional wellbeing initiatives and company celebrations reinforce lifestyle support.
Bristlecone Insights
What We Do
Bristlecone is the industry’s largest pure-play supply chain service provider. As the trusted partner for AI-first supply chain transformations, we specialize in empowering customers with tech-enabled solutions for planning, sourcing, and fulfillment. Through our consulting, platforms, and supply chain build and enablement expertise, we help Global 2000 organizations in the life sciences, retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech industries drive visibility, resiliency, and efficiency across their supply chain. Guided by a consulting-led approach, we serve as strategic partners to customers throughout their supply chain transformation journey. With comprehensive advisory and implementation capabilities, we offer high-value consulting spanning domains, processes, and change management, ensuring tailored solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for each customer. Bristlecone is headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. It is part of the Mahindra Group. Learn more at www.bristlecone.com
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