SAP S/4HANA Rollout & Delivery Lead | SAP CoE (m/f/d)

Lead international SAP S/4HANA rollouts and manage the SAP change portfolio for a global manufacturing group, ensuring structured delivery, effective governance and business-aligned priorities. Make sure SAP delivers what the business of a global manufacturing group needs – on time, on scope and on budget. In this role you are the project manager for SAP projects, above all the SAP S/4HANA rollout, and you own the delivery of the change request portfolio of the SAP Center of Excellence, from prioritization with the business through planning, steering and go-live.

YOUR MISSION

• Drive international SAP S/4HANA rollouts end to end, translating implementation plans into coordinated execution through go-live and hypercare
• Establish effective project controls and governance, keeping milestones, costs, resources, risks and progress visible to stakeholders
• Bring the SAP CoE, business key users and implementation partners together to maintain delivery momentum and meet agreed objectives
• Take ownership of the SAP change request portfolio, working with business stakeholders to evaluate and rank requirements by value, effort and business impact
• Align capacity, consultants and release planning to balance rollout activities with ongoing business demands
• Use delivery KPIs and management reporting to identify deviations early and resolve issues involving scope, timelines, costs or quality
• Strengthen SAP CoE delivery practices through continuous improvement in governance, processes and ways of working

YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS

• Several years of experience as an SAP Project Manager or Delivery Manager, with a proven track record in SAP S/4HANA implementations and international rollouts
• Practical experience in demand management, change requests and portfolio prioritization, ideally within an SAP CoE or a similar IT environment
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end SAP business processes, particularly in Finance, Logistics and Manufacturing
• Strong capabilities in project governance, budget and resource planning, risk management and delivery control
• Experience managing external implementation partners and vendors, including deliverables, scope and costs
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge priorities and manage escalations at senior level
• A structured, results-driven and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to stay focused under pressure
• Ability to collaborate effectively across international, distributed teams, with willingness to travel to global sites during rollouts
• Excellent English skills; German is a plus
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or IPMA is an advantage
• Willingness to travel frequently to international sites

BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT

• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work from home
• Dynamic international working environment
• High value on personal and professional development, including support to training and qualifications

SAP S/4HANA Rollout & Delivery Lead | SAP CoE