SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation Lead

• Develop a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA business transformation strategy
• Align project with organizational goals & define clear milestones & deliverables in collaboration with IT Program Manager

Business Program-/Project Management:

• plan, execute & close project phases
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources & scope
• Monitor progress & adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful delivery

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs & concerns
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively
• Ensure business stakeholder buy-in and support throughout the projectlifecycle

Change Management:

• Develop & implement change management strategies
• Prepare the organization for transformation through training & communication
• Manage resistance & ensure smooth adoption of new systems & processes across all business stakeholders

Team Leadership and Management:

• Mentoring and leading cross-functional project teams
• Foster collaborative, productive team environment

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks & develop mitigation plans
• Address issues promptly to minimize impact on the project
• Ensure compliance with risk management policies

Data Management and Migration:

• Ensure data quality & integrity throughout the transformation
• Coordinate with IT teams for data-related tasks

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish & track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders
• Conduct post-implementation reviews based on business value case to assess success

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets & control costs
• Conduct financial analysis to demonstrate ROI
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with organizational requirements

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors, supporting business departments
• Ensure timely delivery of vendor services and products

• Bachelor‘s degree in Business Administration, information Technology or related field (Master‘s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program-/project management, specifically SAP S/4HANA transformation projects (on business side)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification (PMI, PRINCE2 ) is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication & interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of managing large-scale business transformation projects
• Clear & effective communication (fluent in English & German is a must) to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Understanding of relevant regulations for the transformation to comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. data protection, financial regulations)
• Ability to navigate & manage high-pressure situation with composure and positive attitude
• Establish & maintain credibility among diverse stakeholders by proven expertise, effective communication, upholding high ethical standards & transparency, fostering an environment of respect & valued partnerships

• German
• English