Associate Manager - SAP-Project Management

The Associate Manager – SAP Project Management will spearhead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex SAP initiatives within the SAP PM Competency – Delivery department. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement, meticulous resource and risk management, and a proven ability to meet scope, timeline, and budget objectives while driving continuous improvement across project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for SAP implementation and transformation initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, allocating resources and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular communication, status reporting, and issue escalation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies to safeguard delivery timelines.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, governance frameworks, and Bristlecone quality standards.
• Facilitate requirement gathering, solution design reviews, and change management activities.
• Coordinate testing, cut‑over, and post‑go‑live support to achieve seamless transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and maintain compliance with audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing full‑life‑cycle SAP implementation projects.
• Proven expertise in SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, FI, PP) and SAP Activate methodology.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets of INR 10+ crore and deliver projects on time.
• Effective communication and presentation skills in English and Hindi.
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP Project Management is a plus.
• Experience in resource planning and vendor management within an IT services environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization and adapt to changing priorities.

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.