SAP project management

SAP project management · Project leadership · SAP S/4HANA

Leading complex SAP S/4HANA projects in a structured way and delivering them successfully

SAP projects bring together business requirements, technical solutions, organisational change and many stakeholders. Turning a project plan into a working solution takes clear responsibilities, realistic decisions and consistent steering.

E&S Swiss Consulting supports companies in leading and steering demanding SAP projects – from analysis and design through implementation to go-live and stabilisation.

Our focus is on projects in production planning, manufacturing, materials management and supply chain.

Typical challenges in SAP projects

Complex SAP projects rarely fail because of a single technical issue. Difficulties often arise from unclear requirements, lack of alignment and insufficient project steering. Typical challenges are:

We help structure projects, make risks visible early and improve collaboration between the parties involved.

Our SAP project management services

SAP project management and overall coordination

We support the operational management and steering of SAP projects.

This includes:

• Defining and agreeing project goals
• Setting up a suitable project organisation
• Planning work packages, milestones and dependencies
• Coordinating internal and external participants
• Managing deadlines, resources and risks
• Preparing and supporting key decisions
• Regular reporting to project owners

The goal is transparent and binding project steering.

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Functional project steering and SAP process integration

SAP projects require more than coordinating tasks and deadlines.

We combine project management with an understanding of SAP processes and their dependencies.

Key areas are:

• Alignment between business departments and SAP teams
• Structuring and prioritising business requirements
• Coordinating cross-functional processes
• Assessing the business impact of changes
• Aligning interfaces and integration requirements
• Supporting the clarification of open process decisions

This is particularly relevant for projects with complex production and supply chain processes.

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SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation

SAP S/4HANA projects place high demands on the alignment of business processes, data, systems and project organisation.

We support:

• Project preparation and structuring
• Agreeing project scope and target picture
• Planning and coordinating implementation phases
• Managing functional dependencies
• Coordinating testing and data migration
• Preparing go-live
• Supporting the stabilisation phase

The specific scope of services depends on project size, responsibilities and the existing project organisation.

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Sub-project management and support for existing project teams

Not every company needs an external overall project manager.

If required, we also take on clearly defined areas of responsibility within an existing project organisation.

Possible areas of deployment are:

• Sub-project management for production planning and supply chain
• Coordination of functional SAP work packages
• Support during critical project phases
• Structuring open topics and decisions
• Stabilising projects with schedule or alignment problems
• Support with testing, go-live and handover

This allows existing project expertise to be supplemented in a targeted way.

Project management with SAP expertise

A key advantage of our way of working is the combination of project steering and functional process understanding.

We know the dependencies between production planning, materials management, shop-floor control and related SAP processes. This allows us to assess functional risks better, moderate alignment in a targeted way and take into account the impact of project decisions on operational processes.

Our strength lies at the interface between management, business departments and SAP implementation.

Our approach in SAP projects

Understand → Structure → Steer → Go live. The specific approach is adapted to the existing project methodology and organisation.

What are the benefits of structured SAP project management?

Effective project management can help to:

The specific success of a project depends on many factors, in particular the involvement of all participants and the resources available.

Focus on production and supply chain

Our SAP project management is particularly geared to projects in which production and supply chain processes play a central role. These include, for example:

• SAP PP and PP/DS – Production planning
• SAP PP and MES integration
• SAP LO-VC and AVC – Variant configuration
• SAP ATP and aATP – Availability check
• SAP MM – Procurement and materials management
• SAP Defense & Security (DFS, DFPS)
• Cross-functional SAP process integration

This specialisation allows us to combine project steering with an understanding of the functional relationships.

Experience in demanding project environments

Our consulting takes into account the requirements of manufacturing companies with complex processes, many stakeholders and high demands on operational implementation.

We value objective communication, clear responsibilities and traceable decisions.

We only publish project examples and references to the extent approved.

Frequently asked questions about SAP project management

What tasks does an external SAP project manager take on?

An external SAP project manager can take on the planning, coordination and steering of a project. This includes, for example, schedule and risk management, stakeholder alignment, decision preparation and progress control. The exact scope of responsibility is agreed jointly.

What is the difference between SAP project management and SAP functional consulting?

SAP project management is responsible for coordinating and steering the project. SAP functional consulting focuses on specific processes, requirements and system functions. In complex projects, a close link between the two perspectives is particularly valuable.

Does E&S also support existing SAP projects?

Yes. We can support existing project organisations in a targeted way, for example through sub-project management, coordinating functional work packages or structuring critical project phases.

Does E&S also support SAP S/4HANA projects?

We support the functional and organisational steering of SAP S/4HANA projects. The specific scope is agreed based on the project goals, system landscape and required expertise.