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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Project Manager - SAP/Vistex (Contract) - **Company:** Vistex GmbH - **Location:** Walldorf, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Project Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, SAP Solution Manager, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Vistex (Software) - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/walldorf-senior-project-manager-sap-vistex-contract-158072132 ## About the Role This opportunity is intended for experienced SAP Project Management contractors who can quickly step into client engagements, provide hands-on leadership, and take accountability for project delivery., Bachelor oder besser in Information Technology oder verwandtem Gebiet. 5+ years of SAP Project Management experience managing complex projects. Proven experience managing end-to-end SAP implementations, from planning through go-live. Experience managing fixed-price projects, including ownership of project budgets and financials. Strong experience across SAP SD, Order-to-Cash (O2C), and/or Finance. Demonstrated experience creating and managing detailed project plans, budgets, resources, and deliverables. Experience managing client stakeholders, implementation partners, and cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of project risks, dependencies, scope management, and change control. Ability to demonstrate hands-on project ownership, rather than primarily PMO or coordination experience. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent verbal, written, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing project environment. Willingness and ability to travel based on project requirements. Ability to work effectively within a contract/project-based engagement model., Experience with S/4HANA implementations or transformations. Experience working with SAP solution extensions or SAP partner environments. Experience managing complex global or multi-country implementations. Experience working with implementation partners and third-party vendors. Previous experience successfully delivering SAP projects in a consulting or contract capacity. ## Description The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, working closely with client stakeholders, implementation teams, and Vistex resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This is a hands-on project leadership engagement requiring strong experience managing complex SAP implementations, client relationships, project financials, resources, risks, and deliverables. Responsibilities * Lead large and complex SAP/Vistex implementation projects from initiation through go-live. * Manage one or multiple client engagements based on project and contract requirements. * Develop and maintain detailed, integrated project plans covering milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resources. * Own project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall delivery. * Manage SOW requirements and associated change requests. * Monitor project financials, including budget-to-actuals, resource utilization, and project expenditures. * Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies. * Track and report project performance, milestones, and key metrics to client stakeholders. * Coordinate cross-functional Vistex, client, implementation partner, and third-party teams. * Act as the primary project escalation point and drive resolution of project issues. * Build strong working relationships with senior client stakeholders and serve as a trusted project advisor. * Lead project governance, status meetings, and stakeholder communications. * Ensure project deliverables meet agreed scope, quality, and timeline requirements. * Lead onsite activities where required and work effectively across geographically distributed teams. * Apply structured project management methodologies, standards, and best practices. * Support project scoping and estimation activities as required. ## Related Videos - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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