Project Manager in Solution manager

Technical name: SAP_SOL_PM_COMP

Tasks

Project managers are responsible for the realization of the desired project results and the daily management of the project. They anticipate deviations from the project direction and carry out the necessary corrective measures immediately. Project managers should also understand the integration of the business processes within the enterprise.

Project managers are also members of the steering committee. They have decision-making authority in matters concerning the program and budget. He forwards strategic questions to the sponsor in order to make joint decisions.

Activities in SAP Solution Manager

The main responsibilities of the project manager include:

· Organizing the entire project

· Developing strategies and procedures for an efficient SAP implementation

· Developing and maintaining the time schedule for the implementation project

· Finalizing and managing the project scope, budget and deadlines in accordance with the approved plans

· Assigning and managing resources

· Monitoring project progress on a weekly basis

· Carrying out evaluations and analyses

· Carrying out a formal review at the end of each phase

· Clarifying open issues in good time

· Reporting regularly to the review committee on the progress and status of the project

· Representing the project internally and externally

· Giving status updates to the whole project team

Project managers can also copy content from a ValueSAP Edition 2 project into an SAP Solution Manager project. See the migration tool documentation.

Notes on Tailoring

If you require additional authorization, you can use the role SAP_BC_CUS_ADMIN: It contains authorization for the administration of customizing projects in the component systems.

The SAP Solution Manager configuration guide contains further information about authorizations in the component systems.

Integration

The project manager defines the content and the time frame of an implementation project, manages resources and monitors project progress. The application consultant reports to him and supports him in an administrative function.