Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in SAP, IT/OT integration, and large-scale industrial implementations?
We are seeking a seasoned SAP IT/OT Project Manager to lead critical technology transformation initiatives within a complex industrial environment. This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage SAP governance, implementation risks, stakeholder alignment, contractor performance, and business value realization across multiple operational sites.
As the SAP IT/OT Project Manager, you will provide independent oversight and leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring system stability, operational readiness, risk mitigation, and successful business outcomes.
You will serve as a key bridge between SAP teams, operational stakeholders, contractors, and executive leadership while driving successful deployment of technology solutions across multiple locations.
SAP Risk Management & Governance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with introducing new systems into the SAP production environment.
- Validate SAP regression testing readiness before go-live activities.
- Ensure system integrity, reliability, and operational stability.
- Collaborate closely with SAP functional and technical teams to maintain governance standards.
- Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
- Provide end-to-end oversight of IT/OT system deployments across multiple sites.
- Monitor rollout activities, milestones, and implementation performance.
- Identify site-specific risks, deployment challenges, and deviations.
- Ensure rapid escalation and resolution of critical implementation issues.
- Support operational readiness and deployment success.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex implementation challenges.
- Diagnose and resolve issues spanning IT, OT, and SAP environments.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver practical, timely solutions.
- Ensure rollout momentum is maintained through proactive issue management.
- Provide independent oversight of contractor performance and deliverables.
- Ensure contractors understand implementation risks, governance requirements, and mitigation expectations.
- Facilitate collaboration between internal teams, external vendors, contractors, and SAP stakeholders.
- Drive accountability and alignment throughout project execution.
- Establish benefits measurement frameworks and performance baselines.
- Monitor, measure, and report value realization from automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Track project outcomes against business objectives.
- Provide regular reporting and updates to Executive Leadership and Audit Committees.
- Ensure delivery of measurable operational and financial benefits.
- SAP Risk Assessment & Mitigation Reports
- IT/OT Implementation Readiness Assessments
- Deployment Issue Logs & Resolution Plans
- Benefits Realisation Frameworks
- Executive Reporting & Performance Dashboards
- Independent Rollout Readiness Reviews
- Contractor Performance Evaluations
- Governance & Compliance Documentation
RequirementsEssential
- South African Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Business Information Systems
- Business & Information Technology Management
- Related discipline
- Information Technology
- 15+ years of experience within IT, OT, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology environments.
- Extensive experience managing SAP-enabled transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of SAP governance, testing, risk management, and production environments.
- Proven experience within industrial, mining, manufacturing, energy, utilities, or heavy engineering sectors.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, multi-site technology implementations.
- Experience engaging with executive stakeholders, audit committees, and senior leadership teams.
- Strong contractor and vendor management experience.
- SAP Governance & Risk Management
- SAP Regression Testing & Go-Live Readiness
- IT/OT Integration & Convergence
- Industrial Automation Systems
- Programme & Project Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Benefits Realisation & Value Tracking
- Operational Technology Environments
- Multi-Site Rollout Management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Business & Information Technology Management, or related discipline
- 15+ years of experience in IT, OT, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology environments
- Extensive experience managing SAP-enabled transformation projects
- Proven experience in industrial, mining, manufacturing, energy, utilities, or heavy engineering sectors
- Strong contractor and vendor management experience
What We Do
Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.
