Drive Large-Scale Industrial Digital Transformation

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.
  

IT/OT Implementation Oversight

• 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.
  

Problem Solving & Resolution

• 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.
  

Contractor & Stakeholder 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.
  

Business Benefits Realisation

• 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.
  

Key Deliverables

• 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
  

Requirements

Essential

• South African Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
  
  • Information Technology
    
  • Engineering
    
  • Business Information Systems
    
  • Business & Information Technology Management
    
  • Related discipline
    

Experience Required

• 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.
  

Technical Expertise

• 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