IS Project Manager & SAP ARIBA SCC Implementation Coordinator (flexible location)

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks an experienced IT/IS project manager to lead the Motion IEC Low-Voltage Motors division’s global SAP Ariba SCC initiatives. This role combines project management with digital transformation to ensure SAP Ariba success and ERP integration across the organization.

The position requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving end-to-end SAP Ariba solution implementations, and aligning procurement and supply chain improvements with ABB’s business objectives, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as IS Project Manager in a global matrix
• Experience with SAP ARIBA SCC and ERP integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Self-organized with strategic understanding

Responsibilities

• Drive IT/IS projects and improve MOIM project management maturity
• Lead full lifecycle SAP Ariba SCC implementations
• Coordinate ARIBA training programs and best practice sharing
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and SAP support teams

Skills

IS project management

SAP Ariba SCC

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

English fluency

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

MOIM Chief Information Officer (CIO)

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Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced IT/IS project manager to lead our Motion IEC Low-Voltage Motors division’s global strategic initiatives, with particular focus on coordinating SAP Ariba SCC activities across the Motion Business Area. This role combines project management expertise with digital transformation responsibility, requiring the ability to self-organize and manage complex projects of varying sizes while acting as either an IS project manager or a combined Business/IS role. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end SAP Ariba solution implementations, drive cross-functional project teams, ensure seamless ERP integration, and continuously improve procurement and supply chain capabilities through training, best practice sharing, and alignment with ABB’s business objectives, while working closely with the global MOIM IS PMO and P&F leadership.

If you are passionate about leading strategical Divisional IS projects and coordinating the future MOIM ARIBA SCC path and activities and have a proven track record for these topics, we would love to hear from you.

The work model for the role is: hybrid; #LI-Hybrid

The role is contributing to the Motion / IEC LV Motors globally.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Driving IT/IS projects and contributing to continuous improvement of MOIM IS project management maturity.
• Leading full lifecycle SAP Ariba SCC implementations, including planning, blueprinting, configuration, testing, go-live, and post-deployment support.
• Coordinating ARIBA training programs and best practice sharing to ensure continuous improvement and optimal utilization of SAP Ariba solutions.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, external implementation partners, vendors, and SAP support teams to translate procurement requirements into functional specifications and deliver successful implementations.

Qualifications for the role

• 5-8 years of experience as an IS Project Manager role within a global matrix organization
• Experience with SAP ARIBA SCC solution, as well as implementation, experience with Operative Procurement and Quality processes is a plus.
• Proven experience leading complex and distributed projects.
• Knowledge of MM module in SAP ERPs is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Problem-solving ability, resourceful in identifying challenges and proposing tailored solutions to meet client expectations.
• Self-organized, self-structured with solid strategic understanding.
• Customer-centric approach, drive to understand the clients’ business and ability to prioritize their needs to deliver maximum value.
• Fluent English language skills.

More about us

The IEC Low Voltage Division is a technology leader delivering a full range of energy-efficient low voltage motors, including ultra-efficient solutions such as IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motors). Through a global footprint, domain expertise and rugged designs, the Division provides reliable technology that improves efficiency and productivity even in the most demanding applications.

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