SAP CPM-Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM) Consultant to support the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP CPM solutions. The role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale SAP transformation programs while developing expertise at the intersection of finance, strategy, project delivery, and commercial management.

Your Key Responsibilities

Commercial Project Governance

• Act as the commercial lead for SAP implementation, support, migration, and transformation programs.
• Establish and maintain commercial governance frameworks across project portfolios.
• Support project leadership in ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets, schedules, and contractual commitments.
• Drive project profitability while balancing customer satisfaction and delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.

Financial Management & Project Controlling

• Own project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Monitor project revenue, costs, gross margins, and cash flow performance.
• Analyze project financial health and proactively identify variances against forecasts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.
• Drive corrective actions to improve project profitability and financial performance.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and project accounting in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review customer contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and change requests.
• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial terms, and project assumptions are properly managed.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to scope changes, claims management, and contract amendments.
• Support bid reviews and project handovers from sales to delivery teams.

Risk Management

• Identify financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and track closure of identified risks.
• Monitor project performance indicators and escalate issues proactively.
• Support contingency planning and financial recovery strategies where applicable.

Portfolio & Business Performance Management

• Manage commercial oversight for multiple SAP projects and accounts.
• Track portfolio-level financial metrics including revenue, backlog, utilization, margin, and working capital.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve overall business performance.
• Support leadership with dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.

Change Request and Scope Management

• Ensure all scope changes are formally assessed and approved.
• Quantify financial and commercial impacts of project changes.
• Collaborate with delivery and customer stakeholders to secure change order approvals.
• Maximize revenue realization through effective scope management.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers, Delivery Leads, and Customer Executives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on commercial and financial matters.
• Communicate project financial performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain project documentation supporting financial and commercial decisions.
• Ensure adherence to revenue recognition, procurement, and financial reporting standards.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Mentor and coach junior CPM professionals and project controllers.
• Drive best practices in commercial management across SAP programs.
• Contribute to organizational capability development and process improvements.
• Participate in recruitment, performance management, and career development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• 8+ years of experience in project financial management, commercial management, project controlling, or program governance.
• Experience in SAP implementation, ERP transformation, managed services, or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of contract management and commercial risk management principles.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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