SAP Project Manager (f/m/d)

The opportunity:

To grow team in Digital Core CoE we are seeking a highly skilled SAP Project Manager to lead and manage various SAP projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP functional or technical areas, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive SAP projects to successful completion while ensuring alignment with our organizational goals. 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead and manage SAP projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. 
• Provide expertise in SAP functional and technical areas, including SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and others preferably in S4AHANA projects. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track and report on project performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Digital Core CoE
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Qualification of bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on SAP projects. Strong understanding of SAP functional and technical areas, including configuration, customization, and integration. Proven experience managing SAP projects in a hybrid work environment
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, ServiceNow).
• Good to have PMP, / Scrum Master or similar project management certification , knowledge of Azure DevOps.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.