SAP Senior Project Management Consultant (Transformations)

Job Description:

The team is driving a global ECC to S/4HANA journey (currently 1909) combining both

brownfield and greenfield elements: there is an existing ECC landscape but the mandate is

to move to newer S/4 versions while defining global common processes and templates.

This requires someone who is hands-on with delivery very strong technically and

comfortable shaping both process and architecture alongside senior client stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will serve as a local technical leader providing hands-on expertise

guiding project teams and ensuring effective execution throughout the Explore and Realize

phases. This role requires strong technical depth in SAP architecture upgrade

methodologies integrations data migration and system readiness as well as proven

experience driving large-scale SAP upgrade programs

Key aspects of the role:

Senior Project Manager for ECC S/4HANA programs with end-to-end ownership of

delivery.

Proven practical use of SAP Activate (phases deliverables governance and stage

gates) to run complex programs.

Experience across both brownfield and greenfield scenarios ideally on global or

multi-country rollouts.

Very strong technical acumen in S/4HANA and ECC so you can challenge solution

options optimize design and run the project more efficiently.

Current location in Germany with the ability to work in a true ownership mode (not

light on / light off ) and stay engaged with the client and team beyond narrow task

boundaries.

Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and a way of speaking to

customers that builds trust and credibility quickly.

Ability to work with manage mentor and guide global and diverse teams in

fast-paced environments while maintaining strong client relationships and

driving projects/programs to success.

Technical Leadership & Expertise

Lead technical discussions assessments and solution evaluations for the ECC to

S/4HANA upgrade.

Provide hands-on guidance on system architecture integrations enhancements

and custom code remediation.

Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions and ensure alignment with global SAP

templates and standards.

Serve as the technical point-of-contact for the Germany workstream enabling

informed decision-making.

Project Delivery (Explore & Realize Phases)

Drive key activities within the Explore phase including requirement validation fit-

gap analysis and technical scope definition.

Support the Realize phase by overseeing configuration development testing

readiness defect resolution and technical cutover planning.

Ensure project deliverables timelines and milestones are met according to global

program expectations.

Technical Assessment & Review

Assess depth of technical knowledge within the team and provide feedback to

leadership.

Conduct technical interviews or evaluations of resources being considered for the

project (e.g. validating SAP upgrade expertise).

Identify risks dependencies and required mitigations across the technical

landscape.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with global and regional SAP teams functional consultants

architects and business owners.

Ensure alignment with the global S/4HANA program and support the rollout of the

common global template.

Communicate technical status challenges and recommendations in a clear and

concise manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications

8 years of experience in SAP Technical Project Management or SAP Technical

Lead roles.

Strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC to S/4HANA upgrades including

system conversions and technical migration paths.

Deep knowledge of SAP Basis system architecture integration interfaces custom

code analysis and data migration approaches.

Experience managing Explore and Realize phases within SAP Activate methodology.

Proven ability to lead technical teams conduct technical interviews and assess

skill depth.

Strong communication leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Must be based in Germany or able to support local Germany teams effectively