SAP Project Manager | German speaker | Hybrid

I am currently seeking 1 SAP Project Manager, fluent in German to join a long-term upgrade project (S/4HANA 2021 On-premise to S/4HANA 2025 RISE - Private Cloud).

The SAP Project Manager will oversee the migration program, coordinate with the implementation partner, and ensure delivery is on time, in scope, and according to agreed standards., * Lead the full project life cycle for the S/4HANA 2021 - 2025 RISE migration.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the end client and the implementation partner.
• Hold the implementation partner accountable for deliverables, timelines, risks, and quality.
• Review project plans, technical designs, migration approaches, test strategy, and cutover planning.
• Coordinate internal client stakeholders (IT, business, architecture, security).
• Drive RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Facilitate steering committees, status reporting, and decision documentation.
• Ensure alignment with SAP Activate methodology.
• Oversee integration testing, UAT, data migration cycles, and go-live readiness.
• Support change management and communication across the business.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, controls, and audit requirements.

• Strong experience as an SAP Project Manager on S/4HANA programs.
• Proven track record delivering S/4HANA migrations or upgrades, ideally including RISE.
• Excellent vendor-management skills; able to challenge and push back constructively.
• Deep understanding of SAP Activate, testing cycles, cutover, and data migration.
• Experience managing hybrid delivery teams (client, SI, offshore).
• Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Able to operate in a fast-moving enterprise environment with senior stakeholders.
• Based within commuting distance to Munich or willing to travel.