Stellenbeschreibungph3Overview /h3pFor an ongoing SAP transformation programme within a large international organisation, we are looking for an experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Release Upgrade Project Manager. The 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. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ullipLead and coordinate an SAP S/4HANA release upgrade project from planning through implementation and stabilisation /p /lilipDevelop and maintain the overall project plan, milestones, dependencies and delivery roadmap /p /lilipCoordinate cross-functional teams involving SAP specialists, technical teams, business representatives and external partners /p /lilipEnsure delivery within the agreed scope, timeline, quality standards and budget /p /lilipDefine and coordinate the technical upgrade approach, including: /pulliSAP client concepts /liliSystem and application dependencies /liliFreeze periods and release windows /liliCutover preparation /liliDependencies on parallel projects and connected systems /li /ul /lilipIdentify, assess and actively manage project risks, issues and dependencies /p /lilipCoordinate stakeholders across different business units, countries and organisational levels /p /lilipPrepare and facilitate project governance meetings and steering committee sessions /p /lilipMaintain comprehensive and audit-ready project documentation throughout all project phases /p /lilipCreate and continuously update: /pulliProject plans /liliStatus reports /liliDecision logs /liliRisk and issue registers /li /ul /lilipSteering committee presentations and materials /p /lilipCommunicate progress, risks, decisions and required actions clearly to technical and business stakeholders /p /lilipMore than 10 years of professional experience within the SAP environment /p /lilipProven experience managing SAP S/4HANA release upgrade or comparable SAP transformation projects /p /lilipStrong understanding of the technical and organisational requirements of SAP upgrade projects /p /lilipExperience managing complex, cross-functional and international project teams /p /lilipProven ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations /p /lilipGood technical understanding of: /pulliSAP system landscapes /liliRelease and upgrade processes /liliClient concepts /liliCutover and freeze periods /liliInterfaces and system dependencies /li /ul /lilipStrong project governance and documentation capabilities /p /lilipExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills /p /lilipStructured, independent and delivery-focused working style /p /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ullipMore than 10 years of professional experience within the SAP environment /p /lilipProven experience managing SAP S/4HANA release upgrade or comparable SAP transformation projects /p /lilipStrong understanding of the technical and organisational requirements of SAP upgrade projects /p /lilipExperience managing complex, cross-functional and international project teams /p /lilipProven ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations /p /lilipExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills /p /lilipStructured, independent and delivery-focused working style /p /lilipGood technical understanding of SAP system landscapes, release and upgrade processes, client concepts, cutover and freeze periods, interfaces and system dependencies /p /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
