Senior Project Manager (SAP S/4HANA Release Upgrade)

pFor an ongoing SAP transformation programme within a large international organisation, we are looking for an experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Release Upgrade Project Manager. /p pThe successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a complex SAP S/4HANA release upgrade across multiple business units, countries, systems and stakeholder groups. The project is already underway, and the position is being filled as a replacement for an internally staffed project management role. /p ul liLead and coordinate an SAP S/4HANA release upgrade project from planning through implementation and stabilisation /li liDevelop and maintain the overall project plan, milestones, dependencies and delivery roadmap /li liCoordinate cross-functional teams involving SAP specialists, technical teams, business representatives and external partners /li liEnsure delivery within the agreed scope, timeline, quality standards and budget /li liDefine and coordinate the technical upgrade approach, including: ul liSAP client concepts /li liSystem and application dependencies /li liFreeze periods and release windows /li liCutover preparation /li liDependencies on parallel projects and connected systems /li /ul /li liIdentify, assess and actively manage project risks, issues and dependencies /li liCoordinate stakeholders across different business units, countries and organisational levels /li liPrepare and facilitate project governance meetings and steering committee sessions /li liMaintain comprehensive and audit-ready project documentation throughout all project phases /li liCreate and continuously update: ul liProject plans /li liStatus reports /li liDecision logs /li liRisk and issue registers /li /ul /li liSteering committee presentations and materials /li liCommunicate progress, risks, decisions and required actions clearly to technical and business stakeholders /li /ul ul liMore than 10 years of professional experience within the SAP environment /li liProven experience managing SAP S/4HANA release upgrade or comparable SAP transformation projects /li liStrong understanding of the technical and organisational requirements of SAP upgrade projects /li liExperience managing complex, cross-functional and international project teams /li liProven ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations /li liGood technical understanding of: ul liSAP system landscapes /li liRelease and upgrade processes /li liClient concepts /li liCutover and freeze periods /li liInterfaces and system dependencies /li /ul /li liStrong project governance and documentation capabilities /li liExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills /li liStructured, independent and delivery-focused working style /li /ul