IT Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Intersnack IT KG; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European food company is seeking an IT Project Manager for ERP Implementation in Düsseldorf. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, overseeing ERP lifecycles, and ensuring alignment between business needs and IT execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP implementation, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both business and IT stakeholders. Join us and contribute to our digital transformation and success across Europe.

Leistungen

Supportive international environment

Opportunities for career growth

Collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience managing complex ERP implementation projects.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end ERP project lifecycles.
• Strong ability to lead multiple cross-functional projects.

Aufgaben

• Act as the main link between business areas and IT.
• Lead ERP and IT project delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans.

Kenntnisse

ERP implementation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

We want you to grow with us

We are expanding our international IT organisation and looking for an IT Project Manager – ERP Implementation to join our dynamic and cross‑functional IT Project and Portfolio Management Team.

In this newly created role, you will take ownership of ERP and IT projects that are critical to our business transformation. Your work will help modernise systems and harmonise processes across our European operations, ensuring they support long‑term success.

Please note: This role may require travel to Intersnack locations and project offices up to 30–40% of the time.

What we can offer

This position offers the opportunity to support full lifecycle ERP and IT projects – from planning and implementation through go‑live and transition to support. You will work closely with both business and IT teams, manage internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to improving the way we deliver technology across the group.

You’ll be part of a supportive and international environment that encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and impactful delivery.

How you will spend your time as our next IT Project Manager

As our next IT Project Manager – ERP Implementation (internal title: IT Project Manager), you will lead cross‑functional projects that support our strategic transformation goals. You will ensure alignment between business needs and IT execution, taking responsibility for planning, execution, go‑live and beyond.

This is your opportunity to shape how ERP systems are implemented across Intersnack and help teams operate more efficiently with the right tools in place.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the main link between business areas and Intersnack IT
• Lead ERP and IT project delivery across the full lifecycle: planning, execution, go‑live, and transition to support as part of the roll‑out team.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans and clear technical requirements
• Oversee IT‑related deliverables, including infrastructure enhancements, device rollouts, user access, system configurations, and deployments
• Coordinate internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external service providers to ensure aligned resource planning and execution
• Collaborate with procurement and line managers to secure appropriate staffing and vendor support
• Manage rollout teams and third‑party vendors to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery
• Support business readiness, change adoption, and post‑go‑live stabilisation
• Establish and maintain structured project governance, status tracking, and risk reporting
• Apply and continuously improve standardised project management processes, tools, and templates
• Contribute to capacity forecasting and mid‑term planning across the project portfolio
• Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet agreed quality standards

What we expect from you

• Several years of experience managing complex ERP implementation projects, ideally across multiple sites or within a global organisation
• Proven track record delivering end‑to‑end ERP project lifecycles – from planning to go‑live and post‑implementation (BAU)
• Practical experience with system migrations, integrations, and deployment coordination
• Background in or close collaboration with an internal IT organisation; candidates with ERP delivery experience from consulting are also welcome
• Industry knowledge of manufacturing, especially food production, food & beverage, or other process industries
• Strong ability to lead multiple cross‑functional projects or phases across distributed teams
• Confident in stakeholder management, clear communication, and expectation setting
• Hands‑on, structured, and solution‑focused working style with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Certified in project management (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APM PPQ)
• Skilled in Microsoft Project and other PM tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, collaborative matrix environment with virtual teams in a multi‑cultural / geographically diverse environment
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, with the capacity for mature judgment in challenging situations
• A strong command of spoken and written English is a must, and knowledge of German is a plus

Important

Please be aware that a valid work and residence permit is required for non‑EU applicants for this position.

About Intersnack IT

Intersnack IT KG is a member of the Pfeifer & Langen Industrie‑und Handels‑KG’s group of companies and a sister company to Intersnack Group. Established from the international harmonization and centralization of Intersnack Group’s IT estate, we are responsible for all group‑wide IT services for and within Intersnack Group. Our goal is to provide a common IT infrastructure, aligned IT services, and business solutions according to Intersnack’s requirements. Based on a solid digital foundation, Intersnack IT KG acts as a partner to all Intersnack functions, actively contributing to Intersnack’s business strategy. Explore exciting career opportunities and learn more by visiting our website at Intersnack IT KG.

About Intersnack Group

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savory snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long‑term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successfully and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2024 was more than €4.5 bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 12 regional Management Units, 45 production sites, and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people worldwide. For further company insights, please visit the following link: Intersnack Group Overview.

If you want to be part of our dynamic food industry success story, you’ll find all sorts of opportunities at Intersnack. Join our team, help us grow, and celebrate our successes together!