IT Back Office Transformation Project Manager

Ekkiden; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A consulting group in Germany is looking for an IT Back Office Transformation Project Manager to lead a large-scale transformation journey. Responsibilities include implementing best practices across manufacturing to inventory and ensuring smooth transitions to new systems like SAP S/4HANA. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in leading complex projects and outstanding skills in communication and teamwork.

Leistungen

Career path adapted to your personality

Health insurance

Opportunity to develop leadership skills

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years leading complex transformation projects.
• Strong expertise with ERP systems and familiarity with PLM.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing solutions and processes.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan.
• Assemble and lead a cross-functional project committee.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

International consulting group founded in 2019, Ekkiden fosters an ecosystem of passionate and committed consultants who lead organizational, operational, and technological transformation projects in IT/Digital, Industry/R&D, and Sustainability, for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.

About the job :

We are looking for an IT Back Office Transformation Project Manager to lead a large-scale transformation journey, implementing best-in-class solutions across Manufacturing to Inventory, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

You will be responsible for orchestrating the transition from legacy systems to a new suite of solutions including SAP S/4HANA, PLM, Collaboration Applications, and Quality Assurance systems, ensuring seamless adoption across all business units.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing solutions, processes, and data across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product, and sales departments.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan covering SAP S/4HANA, PLM, collaborative tools, and QA solutions.

• Assemble and lead a cross-functional project committee.

• Work collaboratively with consultants, IT, and technical teams.

• Oversee seamless implementation, ensuring compliance with timelines, quality benchmarks, and best practices.

• Coordinate system integrations with IT teams.

• Manage change management strategies to drive acceptance and adoption of new systems.

• Prepare and deliver clear project status reports and KPIs to senior management and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.

• 7+ years leading complex transformation projects.

• Strong expertise with ERP systems (SAP) and familiarity with PLM and QA solutions.

• Background in manufacturing processes, procurement, quality management, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product development, and sales operations.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills in German and English (written and verbal).

• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a results-oriented mindset.

• Analytical thinker with strong vision and persuasiveness to align cross-functional teams.

We offer

• Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization.

• Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company.

• The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives.

• A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location.

• A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit.

• The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads.

• Develop your management and leadership skills, because, at Ekkiden, consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman!

• Health insurance.

Recruitment process

What’s the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden?

At Ekkiden, we're committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate.

• Initial Call: Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations.

• Interviews: You'll have one or two interviews with our business managers, depending on the role you're applying for.

• Client Meeting: Finally, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the client.

While this is our standard process, we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances.

You can also find all our job offers on our website https://jobs.ekkiden.com/