DWS are seeking an experienced
Project Manager to lead complex, end-to-end
SAP S/4HANA transformation programs within a manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact role driving business-critical initiatives across
application and engineering domains, while leading and influencing teams both
onshore and offshore. You will play a pivotal role in delivering enterprise-scale programs, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights – DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas. Where: East Melbourne
Type: Max Term
Start: ASAP
Length: 12 months
Style: Hybrid; 3+ days onsite
Salary: up to $195,000 (inc super) depending on experience
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA projects from initiation through to successful deployment and hypercare
- Manage complex programs across manufacturing operations, engineering, and enterprise systems
- Drive alignment between business objectives and technical solutions
- Lead and coordinate distributed teams (onshore and offshore), ensuring effective collaboration and performance
- Own project governance including scope, budget, timelines, risks, and quality delivery
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear communication and status reporting
- Ensure integration across application delivery, engineering systems, and operational processes
- Champion best practice project delivery methodologies (Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall as appropriate)
- A formal Project Management certification such as CBAP is highly regarded
About You - Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformations
- Strong background in manufacturing environments, with understanding of production, supply chain, and engineering processes
- Demonstrated success managing end-to-end project lifecycles in complex enterprise organisations
- Experience leading global delivery teams, including offshore models
- Ability to operate at both:
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Strategic business leadership level, and
- Hands-on delivery / execution level
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with ability to influence at executive level
- Experience managing both application and engineering-focused initiatives
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) highly regarded
About Us: Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.
Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them.
DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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