SAP Cross Functional Manager/Coordinator

Vattenfall (Germany); Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European energy company is looking for an SAP Cross Functional Manager/Coordinator to oversee cross-functional IT projects and manage collaboration across teams. This role requires strong project management skills and a solid background in SAP solutions. The ideal candidate should be proactive, result-driven, and possess excellent communication abilities. The position is based in Berlin, with a focus on coordinating international initiatives and facilitating IT processes for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a project manager or coordinator in international cross-functional projects.
• Functional or technical background in SAP solutions is ideal.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and ITIL processes is beneficial.
• Relevant bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross functional platform activities as SAP Cross Functional Manager.
• Proactively contribute to support and maintenance of applications.
• Coordinate handover to maintenance of cross-functional projects.
• Serve as Single Point of Contact for defined cross application areas.

Skills

Project management

SAP solutions knowledge

IT infrastructure

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

SAP systems

ITIL processes

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work across different teams and IT functions? Do you have a strong SAP background and want to be the coordinator across SAP competence domains? Do you like to work in a fully international IT organization? Are you an organizational and communication talent?

This role is a strategical key position where you will be responsible for managing cross application topics involving all teams within our SAP department, as well as being a member of our management team.

Main tasks & responsibilities

As SAP Cross Functional Manager/Coordinator you are responsible for cross functional platform activities such as:

• Receiver of cross functional project assignments and responsible for setting up an appropriate project and maintenance organization for IT projects
• Responsible for the governance and the implementation of certain cross functional systems
• Responsible for coordinating the handover to maintenance of cross functional platform projects
• Proactive contribution to the support and maintenance of cross functional applications
• Analyse and solve problems in IT processes, methods, as well as strengthening the cooperation across the teams
• Follow developments in the IT market for best practices, identify potential improvements in cross functional platforms and translate the market information into concrete improvement initiatives
• Coordinate cross functional and cross team alignment for improvement initiatives within a project and for its maintenance
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and coordinator for defined cross application areas and solutions
• Reoccurring alignment with the defined governance organization

Qualifications

• You have experience as a project manager or coordinator in international cross functional projects and teams
• Ideally you have a functional or technical background of SAP solutions
• Knowledge about IT infrastructure and ITIL processes is beneficial
• You have a relevant bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience
• It’s beneficial to have knowledge in SAP systems and their technical foundation
• You have a strong interest in establishing common solutions that support all parts of corporate IT
• You communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who can work independently, take initiative, and take ownership to deliver valuable results. You have a talent for motivating team members and driving the team towards common goals. Excellent communication and persuasion skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate complex stakeholder situations. We need someone who is proactive, result-driven, and focused on coordination and cooperation. A structured and performance-oriented approach is key to success in this role.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the hiring manager Suzanne Uhlén, email: suzanne.uhlen at vattenfall.com. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Elnoosh Farhoudfar, email: elnoosh.farhoudfar at vattenfall.com.

Location: Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin or Katowice.

We welcome your application in English no later than 1st of October. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our career’s website. We do not use cover letters in this hiring process. Selection and interviews are held after the last application date.

Trade union representatives in Sweden: Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Patricia Ek (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). To get in contact, call Vattenfall's switchboard: [phone].

We look forward to receiving your application!

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.

Company Description

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 21.000 people in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France and the UK.

Vattenfall IT is the internal provider of IT infrastructure services for the entire Vattenfall Group. It is an international shared service center, providing IT services and support. Vattenfall IT Infrastructure supports Vattenfall by having professional people, knowledgeable in both business and IT, integrating services to enable business functions, providing a helicopter view of required services, utilizing the external market and enforcing standardization in order to optimize cost efficiency.