Purpose of the Role

• Lead and coordinate medium‑scale SAP projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery according to defined objectives, scope, timeline and quality standards.
• Contribute to the maturity and performance of the Project Management Office (PMO) by applying best‑practice methodologies and supporting PMO initiatives when needed.

Key Result Areas / Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Plan, execute and control projects end‑to‑end, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality criteria.
• Define project structure, approach, governance and planning, and support stakeholders in refining business requirements.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes, applying appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress using established reporting tools and ensure accurate, timely communication to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards are applied consistently throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Facilitate collaboration across departments and coordinate workstreams to ensure alignment and efficient execution.
• Lead project team meetings, follow-ups and decision‑making activities; ensure clear communication and accountability.
• Communicate complex information in a structured and accessible way to various stakeholder groups, including senior audiences.

Communication & Reporting

• Produce structured project reporting (status updates, dashboards, steering documents) according to PMO or organizational standards.
• Escalate issues proactively and ensure that key stakeholders remain informed of project developments.

Continuous Improvement & PMO Contribution

• Identify opportunities for process optimisation or standardisation and share best practices with the PMO.
• Contribute to the development or enhancement of project management tools, templates, methodologies or working groups.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5–10 years of project management experience, preferably in a structured PMO or similar environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and drive progress with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and pragmatic approach.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Positive, professional attitude and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Competencies

• Leadership & influence
• Critical thinking & decision‑making
• Change management awareness
• Risk management proficiency
• Stakeholder negotiation capabilities

Certifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMI CAPM / PMP
• Change Management certifications (PROSCI & ADKAR)

Tools / Technical Skills

• Has led SAP projects preferably in Finance & Insurance; experience with DRC and BPT is an asset
• Power BI or other data visualisation/reporting tools
• Experience with Confluence/Jira

Optional: Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering or related field

Optional: Soft Skills Section

• Ability to handle ambiguity
• Conflict resolution
• Strong facilitation skills

Optional: Work Environment / Expectations

• Hybrid working
• Occasional travel depending on project location
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously