Senior SAP Project Manager (m/f/d) (Ref.Nr.: 46911)

Wavestone; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavestone is seeking a Senior SAP Project Manager for a high-profile role involving SAP Platform Service Delivery and Service Transition Management. This position is crucial for overseeing a critical S/4HANA transformation.

The ideal candidate will lead freelance engineers, secure architectural decisions, and design transition strategies. Strong communication in English is essential, and remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience as an SAP Project Manager or SAP Interim Manager.
• Proven team leadership and facilitation expertise.
• Extensive experience in SAP Platform Service Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly coordination of freelance engineers for project-related service requests.
• Secure necessary sign-offs and manage architecture decisions.
• Design and lead the service transition strategy for operational continuity.

Skills

SAP Project Management

Team Leadership

English Communication

Service Transition

SAP Platform Service Delivery

Job description

We are seeking a Senior SAP Project Manager for a high-profile assignment with a major global consumer goods company. This role involves a dual focus on SAP Platform Service Delivery and Service Transition Management, supporting the organization through a critical S/4HANA transformation and operational restructuring.

Key Facts

• Start: 15.06.2026
• Duration: not known
• Capacity: 100 %
• Employment type:
• Job site: Paris
• Job country: Frankreich

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly coordination of 10 freelance engineers across run activities and project-related service requests
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and Product Group Leads to ensure alignment and approvals on team priorities
• Secure necessary sign-offs and manage architecture decisions within the SAP platform environment
• Oversee team financials and manage procurement related topics for the platform team
• Contribute to the target 'To-Be' design of the SAP Platform team to maximize the utilization of managed services
• Lead the definition of a new team organization, including roles for Tech Leads and Service Delivery Managers and the rationale for staffing levels
• Design and lead the service transition strategy to ensure seamless operational continuity
• Drive collaboration with external managed service providers with support from the internal project team

Must have competences

• Senior-level experience as an SAP Project Manager or SAP Interim Manager
• Proven team leadership and facilitation expertise, specifically within Kanban, continuous backlog, or recurring-task environments
• Extensive experience in SAP Platform Service Delivery, including the coordination of technical teams (e.g., up to 10 freelance engineers)
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to clearly explain the status of SAP incidents or service requests to stakeholders
• Solid understanding of SAP run activities and platform management
• Experience in Service Transition, including transition design and the definition of new team organizations
• Ability to collaborate with technical leads and product leads to align on team priorities, architecture decisions, and financial topics

Nice to have competences

• In-depth knowledge of SAP Basis or system administration
• Experience with SAP development or other technical SAP-related activities
• Previous experience in the context of S/4HANA transformation projects
• Experience driving collaboration with external managed service providers
• Familiarity with team financials and procurement topics within an IT environment

Additional information

Remote work is possible for this role. Candidates must be fluent in English.