SAP Project Manager -Asset Management

• Define and maintain an up-to-date, comprehensive project plan that identifies deliverables, work breakdown structure, timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate, motivate, and support the project team to achieve objectives effectively.

Vendor Management:

• Manage and coordinate ICT vendors (software, hardware, and consultancy) to ensure alignment with project goals.

Governance & Reporting:

• Establish required project governance, organizing project team meetings and steering committees.
• Present key elements for decision-making at steering committees, including impacts and alternatives.
• Regularly report on project progress, budget, risks, and issues to the ICT Business Partner, Team Leader, and ICT PMO Manager.

Execution Excellence:

• Ensure projects are executed in line with agreed standards and methodology, including quality gating and thorough testing before release to production.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to address challenges effectively.

Change Management:

• Lead communication, training, and post-go-live support to ensure successful adoption of the new SAP Asset Management solution.

Handover to Operations:

• Ensure knowledge transfer and operational handover before project closure.

Single Point of Contact:

• Act as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders involved in the project.

• Deep end-to-end understanding of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, finance, and master data processes.
• More than 10 years of SAP project management experience.
• Understanding of the integrations with SAP EWM, MM, Finance and Logistics is a plus.
• Experience with SAP implementation in the areas of Supply Chain Management or Asset Management is a strong advantage.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive track record in project and change management, including project delivery in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. SAP Activate, PRINCE2, SAFe), applied pragmatically.

Skills:

• Team player with a no-nonsense attitude and the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills for planning, budgeting, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English with a good knowledge of Dutch.

Technical Tools Expertise:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, PowerApps, OneDrive, etc.).
• Experience with Azure DevOps is a significant advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with SAP implementation in a high valued asset industry.
• Previous experience working in complex, fast-paced environments.