Senior Project Manager
John Keells Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd (JKIT), the consulting and professional IT services arm of John Keells Holdings PLC, (Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange), is a global professional services leader, transforming enterprises with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Driven by a Cloud-first, Mobile-first and AI-first strategy, and strategic partnerships with global leaders like Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce, JKIT focuses on Strategy, Consulting, Digital, Technology, and Operations for large multinational companies worldwide, empowering businesses with innovation, agility, growth, and security. JKIT has delivered many award-winning solutions to some of the biggest names in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex digital transformation programs across client business departments, with an emphasis on SAP-based solutions. The successful candidate will be Reporting To Head of Delivery.
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The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs leveraging SAP and related enterprise solutions and integration platforms.
- Engaging with senior stakeholders (CFOs, CIOs, and functional heads) to define strategic objectives, business requirements, and transformation goals.
- Developing comprehensive project/program charters and execution roadmaps aligned with organizational change management and IT strategies.
- Overseeing cross-functional project teams including functional consultants, technical architects, business process experts, and external vendors to ensure quality outcomes.
- Driving SAP Activate methodology and/or Agile delivery frameworks tailored to project and client needs.
- Managing project budgets, resource allocations, and vendor contracts while ensuring financial accountability and cost efficiency.
- Monitoring key project KPIs (scope, timeline, cost, and quality) and providing executive-level reporting, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Leading change management efforts, stakeholder communication, and business process alignment across business departments and IT ecosystems.
- Ensuring full compliance with IT governance, financial controls, and audit standards throughout program execution.
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The ideal candidate should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Project Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 8+ years of program/project management experience, leading large ERP (preferably SAP S/4HANA) or IT infrastructure transformation initiatives.
- Proven proficiency in SAP S/4HANA implementations or migrations.
- Demonstrated success in managing high-value programs within complex, matrixed organizational environments.
- Strong understanding of financial compliance, management reporting, and business transformation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with C-level executives.
- Preferred qualifications as PMP and/or PRINCE2 certifications, CSM (Scrum Master), and SAP Activate credentials and MBA with IT specialization (an added advantage).
If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.comor Click on the advert to apply. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.