SAP Project Management Specialist
Streets-Smart SAP Project Management
The course is designed for experienced project managers and team leads without prior SAP experience, offering a clear pathway to adapt skills to SAP contexts.
It offers a streets-smart approach to SAP project success, focusing on what really matters.
Streets-Smart SAP Project Management
Learning Overview
This masterclass provides a streets-smart approach to SAP project management, focusing on practical methods that extend beyond conventional training. It delivers targeted insights into core topics like SAP project organization structure modeling, tailoring roles and responsibilities to match the unique requirements of SAP implementations, designing organizational change management approach that really works well on the ground, quantified decision-making, and value-driven prioritization. Participants will explore advanced subjects such as risk, stakeholder, and change management, alongside maintenance of SAP systems. The masterclass uses interactive methods and is designed for all experience levels, facilitating deep understanding through discussion and applied learning.
This program is not just about imparting theoretical knowledge but also about creating a comprehensive skill set and structured methods for tackling real challenges facing Project Managers during an SAP implementation. Participants will understand how to lead teams, manage transitions to SAP S/4HANA effectively, and integrate the SAP Activate methodology to suit specific project needs. Each participant will be equipped with a clear, adaptable strategy for handling evolving project requirements.
The curriculum is delivered through lectures, collaborative discussions, and practical exercises. It fosters knowledge-sharing among participants, helping to refine their approach to SAP projects while considering diverse perspectives. The combination of foundational and advanced topics aims to ensure that attendees develop a holistic understanding of managing complex SAP environments.
Streets-smart approach of this masterclass provides practical insights into managing SAP project phases, from initiation to closure, while emphasizing real-life application and efficiency. Attendees will be prepared to handle common challenges within SAP implementations, including managing changes, addressing risks, and working with various stakeholders. This approach ensures participants acquire not only skills for managing SAP projects efficiently but also the competence to apply these strategies effectively within their organizational context.
Key Topics
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
This module introduces the core concepts and differences that SAP project managers must understand before leading an SAP implementation. It covers how managing an SAP implementation differs from traditional software engineering projects, the types of SAP projects, and the foundational elements of SAP project governance.
Topics Covered:
- Understand the fundamental difference between implementing a configurable, commercial system like SAP and engineering a new custom-built software.
- Gain a high level overview of the SAP ecosystem key SAP modules (functional areas) and system architecture. Understanding how SAP’s modules integrate helps in grasping project scope and dependencies
- Participants will also be introduced to SAP S/4HANA and the concept of a “clean core” implementation using SAP BTP capabilities
- Learn the various types of SAP implementation projects including Greenfield, Brownfield, Rollout and Upgrade
- Understand how requirements gathering and scope definition in SAP projects differ from routine IT projects.
- Project Organization & Governance Setup
- Governance and Classic Key Roles in SAP Programs
- The evolution of new roles within SAP programs attributed to the introduction of recent SAP innovations in development and AI.
- SAP RAID Management
- SAP Risk Assessment Profiles
- Overview of Organizational Change Management (OCM)
MODULE 2 | Plan and Govern the Program
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
The second module for this masterclass focuses on the planning phase of an SAP program and translating business needs into a structured project plan and solution design. It covers defining scope, choosing implementation methodology, developing the solution design, and setting up the project for success.
Topics Covered:
- SAP Activate Methodology & Project Phases
- Scope Discovery and Requirements Definition
- Value-driven prioritization
- Solution Design and Integration Definition
- Mapping Requirements to Success Criteria
- Planning Data Management Activities
- SAP Quality and Testing Planning, application of controlled Failure delivery practices and consistent feedback culture implementation.
MODULE 3 | Build, Integrate, and Move Data
MODULE 1 | SAP Foundations for Project Managers
MODULE 4 | Test, Train, Cutover, and Go-Live
This module covers the execution / realization phase of an SAP project where the SAP solution is configured, built, and integrated. It also addresses the technical and practical aspects of turning the design into a working system, including software configuration, custom development, system integration, and data migration.
Topics Covered:
- Understand how SAP system environments (Development, Testing, Production, etc.) are used during project execution.
- Planning SAP environment commissioning, refresh schedules, and transport migration of configuration and code through these systems.
- SAP System Configuration & Development
- Mapping Requirements to Configurations / Customizations and Test Cases
- SAP Integration Management
- Data Migration Strategy Definition
- Organizing design reviews, code reviews for custom developments
- Organization Change Management Planning and stakeholder analysis, communication planning, training programs, and user engagement activities
- Training and Knowledge Transfer
MODULE 4 | Test, Train, Cutover, and Go-Live
MODULE 5 | Scaling Agile for Complex SAP Programs
MODULE 4 | Test, Train, Cutover, and Go-Live
Module 4 covers the critical phases of testing the SAP solution, preparing for go-live, and managing organizational change. It follows the chronological journey through integration testing, user acceptance, cutover planning, and the initial post-go-live support (hypercare), with a strong emphasis on change management to ensure the solution is adopted successfully.
Topics Covered:
- Testing Strategies and Phases
- Tools for Test Management
- Data Conversion and Cutover Planning
- Organizational Change Management strategies in go-live preparation
- Final End User Training and Go-live Dress Rehearsals
- Go-Live and Hyper-care
MODULE 5 | Scaling Agile for Complex SAP Programs
MODULE 5 | Scaling Agile for Complex SAP Programs
MODULE 5 | Scaling Agile for Complex SAP Programs
The final module looks at applying agile and “continuous improvement” philosophies to SAP project management. It encourages a flexible, mindset-driven approach to running SAP projects and sustaining improvements after go-live. Participants will learn how to blend agile methods with SAP frameworks (like Activate), foster a culture of continual learning, and maintain a value-driven focus for future enhancements.
Topics Covered:
- Agile Mindset in SAP Projects; develop a non-biased agile mindset tailored for SAP programs, understanding agile principles (iterative delivery, flexibility, customer feedback) while acknowledging SAP’s constraints.
- Learn how to scale and customize mainstream agile practices for SAP implementations
- Learn the agile-flavored work intake and Requirements Backlog Management while managing scope dependancies
The Audience
- This course targets SAP professionals, including project managers, team leads, and others involved in planning, executing, and delivering SAP projects. It aims to enhance project management skills and increase efficiency through personalized training and coaching.
- Ideal for project managers, team leads, and professionals soon involved in SAP project planning, execution, and management.
- Attendees must have at least 3 years of experience in general IT project management and team leadership.
- Suitable for those looking to advance skills in change management, decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder engagement within SAP projects.
- Mainly benefits experienced project managers without prior SAP experience, offering a clear pathway to adapt skills to SAP contexts.
Delivery Information
- The course can be delivered online or in-person for groups.
- It consists of five workshops, each taking at least four hours to complete.
- Exam fees are included in the course fees.
- Participants can attend and re-sit the course as many times as they wish within 12 months.
- Project-specific NDAs should be signed two weeks before the course starts.
- The course is designed for busy professionals with flexible scheduling and convenient access.
- Upon passing the exam, participants will be certified as an SAP Project Management Specialist.
- The first two exam attempts are included in the course fee, with one retake opportunity.
- If a participant fails the exam after the second attempt, they must retake the course at no additional cost before being allowed to sit for the exam again.
- If a participant wishes to take the exam for a third time, additional exam fee might apply.
Expected Results
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Lead teams, implement effective organizational change management, make smart decisions, prioritize tasks and activities based on their value to the project, and deliver successful SAP projects efficiently with minimal effort. They will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and best practices of street-smart SAP project management and will be equipped to handle any challenges that may arise during the project. Furthermore, they will have hands-on experience in addressing real-life SAP program issues and impediments.
- Learn about SAP Activate methodology and its phases, work-streams, key deliverables, key tasks, and major artifacts.
- Learn to effectively align requirements with business objectives, manage and prioritize them, understand project governance, organization, and key roles and responsibilities.
Certificate Earning Criteria
- Attend the course fully
Course Duration
- 2 Hours Training Assessment Workshop
- 12 Hours of Training
- 10 Hours of hands-on application activities
- 4 Hours of Back-office Project Support (per attendee)
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