Project Lead – SAP Migration

Job Description

Job Title : Project Lead - SAP Migration & Upgrade (India)

Location: Remote (India)

Duration: Contract / Long-term engagement

Availability: 2 weeks Notice Period

Workload: Full-time, 5 days per week

Working Hours: India Day Time for 8 hours

Role Overview:

We are seeking experienced Project Leads (PLs) with strong technical migration/upgrade expertise and proven orchestration & project management skills to support Cloud migration programs. This role focuses on customer service management, acting as a trusted advisor and the primary point of contact for customers during onboarding and migration projects into SAP's Private Cloud.

You will lead Greenfield and Brownfield (migration) projects across APAC and EMEA, managing complex infrastructure and application landscapes while collaborating closely with GCE, Delivery teams, Hyperscalers, and Global Strategic Service Partners (GSSPs) to ensure smooth transitions and high customer satisfaction

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Customer Engagement

Serve as the main liaison between ECS and customer stakeholders during onboarding and migration phases.

Act as a trusted advisor with a strong focus on customer success throughout the SAP GCE migration lifecycle.

Advocate for the customer while aligning with GCE delivery standards and quality metrics.

Project Management – End-to-End

Lead end-to-end project management for release upgrade and migration projects.

Manage all project phases:

Initiation: Conduct Sales-to-Delivery (S2D) handover quality gate.

Planning: Coordinate with consulting teams, customer resources, and delivery teams to define scope, deliverables, and schedules.

Execution: Facilitate build and migration activities, ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.

Closing: Document lessons learned, clear open issues, and ensure formal project sign-off.

Technical Upgrade Coordination

Develop detailed technical upgrade project plans with clear timelines and milestones.

Obtain project and phase sign-offs from customer representatives.

Ensure timely creation of customer and internal service requests, escalating when required.

Organize and lead regular stand-up and status meetings with internal teams and customer stakeholders.

Continuously align the plan to evolving project requirements.

Monitor progress, manage risks, and track activities for current and future phases.

Production Upgrade Planning & Execution

Coordinate production upgrade activities, including:

Scheduling and downtime alignment with business stakeholders.

Weekend work planning, fallback strategies, and standby resources.

Close coordination between customer teams and SAP ECS during cutover activities.

Required Skills & Experience

English language fluency (spoken and written) – MUST have.

Minimum 1 year experience in a PL role within ECS (or equivalent), with exposure to brownfield migration projects.

Strong technical background in migration and upgrade projects.

Proven orchestration and project management capabilities with direct customer-facing experience.

Solid understanding of SAP landscapes, infrastructure, and cloud delivery models.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP or Project Management certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Specialist, PMP, PRINCE2).

Previous experience in European SAP rollout or transformation programs.

Understanding of cloud migration paths (SAP RISE, S/4HANA migration).

Why Join

Work on high-impact, strategic cloud migration projects.

Engage with global teams, hyperscalers, and leading enterprise customers.

Fully remote, collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth.