Description
Do you want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You'll be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300,000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. Are you ready?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SAP Utilities Cloud Project Manager to lead and oversee our SAP Utilities Cloud implementation projects. The successful candidate will have a broad business skill set including stakeholder management, problem-solving, and resilience. They will also have experience in gathering, validating, synthesizing, documenting, and communicating data and information for a range of audiences.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in German (C1 proficiency) and English (C1 proficiency), project-related mobility/willingness to travel. They will provide strategic direction and leadership for SAP S/4HANA implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, and delivery, including scope, timelines, budget, resources, risks, and quality assurance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with CxO level key stakeholders, including senior executives, business leaders, and external partners, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project success.
- Developing and implementing change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and systems within the organization.
The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in project or program management, with at least 5 years in SAP Utilities or SAP S/4HANA environments. They will have a proven track record of leading SAP implementation projects, including greenfield, cloud migration, and transformation programs.
Required qualifications include:
- 10+ years of experience in project or program management, with at least 5 years in SAP Utilities or SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Proven track record of leading SAP implementation projects, including greenfield, cloud migration, and transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of SAP Utilities, SAP IS-U, RISE with SAP, and SAP BTP.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies such as SAP Activate, Agile, and Waterfall.
- Demonstrated ability to manage CxO-level stakeholder relationships and drive strategic alignment.
- Experience in budgeting, risk management, and performance evaluation.
- Excellent communication skills in German (C2) and English (C2).
Preferred qualifications include:
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP Activate Project Manager.
- Certification in Project Management methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2.
- Experience with SAP Cloud for Utilities, RISE with SAP, and SAP BTP.
- Familiarity with Public Cloud deployments and Agile delivery models.
- Utilities industry experience, including regulatory and operational frameworks.
- Proven ability to mentor teams and foster high-performance delivery environments.
If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above. We are looking for team members who strive to make an impact and are eager to learn.