We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and oversee critical SAP IT transformations within a global enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end SAP project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and collaborate with global teams to drive seamless integration. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP processes, financial reporting, and governance frameworks, as well as the ability to manage complex vendor relationships and senior stakeholders.
This is an initial 6-12 month B2B contract role with a leading global FMCG company. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-office work in Milan, Italy.
Responsibilities
Lead SAP IT transformation projects, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery.
Collaborate with global teams to drive project milestones and objectives.
Manage and oversee SAP processes, including financial reporting, inter-company reconciliation, tax reporting, and statutory consolidation.
Ensure project adherence to governance frameworks and portfolio management methodologies.
Handle vendor relationships, including SLA negotiations, performance monitoring, and service delivery.
Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of SAP solutions.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
Experience
Proven track record as a Project Manager in enterprise-level environments.
Extensive experience with SAP projects, particularly in financial reporting and consolidation.
Familiarity with S/4 HANA is highly advantageous.
Experience managing large-scale, multi-vendor SAP projects in multinational environments.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of SAP processes, financial reporting practices, and statutory requirements.
Knowledge of inter-company reconciliation, tax reporting, and statutory consolidation.
Familiarity with project and portfolio management methodologies and governance frameworks.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
