SAP PROJECT MANAGER

Italy Type Contract Job Title.
Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting Seniority Level.
Mid (5-8 years) Job Locati on.
Milan Expected Start Date.
November Reports to.
The PM will report to the Global IT Director Finance General Description of the Role.
The "Global IT Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting” is responsible for providing strategic technology support and guidance to the Global IT and IFRS team.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting project.
This role is crucial in delivering a comprehensive reporting solution that enhances financial consolidation and reporting capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing SAP projects within multinational environments, with a strong foundation in financial reporting and SAP S/4 HANA.
Key responsibilities and activities.
Program/Project Planning.
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for the SAP S4 HANA Group Reporting project.
Program/Project Execution.
Coordinate and manage project activities, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
Program/Project Governance.
Capture and track action items, issues, and risks, providing timely updates and solutions.
Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and next steps.
Financial Management.
Develop and manage the project’s budget, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately.
Continuously track financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
Resource Management.
Ensure that resources (human, financial, and material) are appropriately distributed across the project.
Assess resource availability and capacity to meet project demands and adjust as needed.
Vendor Management.
Oversee and manage vendors responsible for various program streams, ensuring they meet project requirements and deadlines.
Stakeholder Communication.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are understood and met.
Develop a communication plan that outlines how and when to communicate with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and consistency.
Provide regular updates on project progress, changes, and any issues that may arise.
Technical Coordination.
Ensure the implementation of SAP S4 HANA Group Reporting functionalities, coordinating with technical teams and vendors as needed.
Internal Relationships.
IFRS Consolidated financial reporting team Global IT (Functional IT Teams, Technology Platforms Teams, Technology & Security Team, Global Service Delivery Team).
understand requirements and constraints coming from Business Functions or other IT teams, align on activities with the different impacted teams, collaborate with other Business Partners to manage escalations & requests during Project execution phases & address risks and issues; Regional Teams.
ensure engagement and alignment Project Teams.
Collaborate with all Project team members ensuring IT expertise and guidance.
External Relationships.
IT Vendors and Service Providers.
manage relationships with external IT Vendors and Service Providers ensuring timely delivery of Projects Roadmap and dependencies in compliance with contractual obligations.
Qualifications.
Minimum of 5-8 years of proven experience in project management.
Strong understanding of SAP S4 HANA and financial reporting practices.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-vendor SAP projects in multinational environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in financial reporting and consolidation is a must.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise status reports and presentations.
Experience in managing workshops, test plans, and stakeholder meetings Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies Specific skills required.
Language(s).
Full proficiency in English is mandatory Preferred Qualifications.
- Relevant Project Management Certifications (e.
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PMP, PRINCE2) Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP, ITIL, or CISA, are highly desirable - SAP Certifications or specific knowledge of SAP Group Reporting is preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or similar is required This role is critical to the successful implementation of SAP Group Reporting, and requires a professional with experience, transversal skills and a results orientation to ensure an efficient and valuable transition for the business.
Working Conditions.
Main Location.
Italy – Milan Working from home / onsite presence required.
Allowed.
Join teams on site in Milan when needed according to project roadmap.
If you are interested about this role, please send your most updated CV at