Mcqueen Sap IT Project Manager

MCQUEEN; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic SAP IT Project Manager to lead international SAP Retail rollouts. This role requires a solid understanding of SAP FMS, particularly in Distribution, Finance, and Master Data Management. You will serve as the primary IT contact for SAP-related issues and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the retail and fashion industry, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers its employees to succeed.

Qualifications

• Solid functional understanding of SAP FMS, especially in Distribution, Finance, and Master Data.
• Hands-on SAP experience in projects/support with coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the main IT contact for SAP-related issues in supply chain.
• Oversee SAP for Retail implementation in international regions.
• Manage all project phases from design to deployment.

Skills

SAP FMS

SAP SD

SAP FI

SAP MDM

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP Analysis for Office (AFO)

Job description

Job Family Group Description - Information & Digital Technologies:
Gathers jobs providing support to the business through Information and/or Digital Technologies services and expertise. Includes fields such as IT business solutions, data, infrastructure management, and systems.

Job Family Description - Project Management:
Coordinates Information or Digital Technologies projects for our company through different organizations, including agile ones, using technical knowledge and experience. Analyzes project owner requirements, designs implementation proposals, evaluates feasibility, reports on progress and issues, and manages quality, time, budget targets, and risks.

Alexander McQueen, a British luxury fashion house founded in 1992, is known for its expression of individuality, subversive strength, and raw power. Now under the creative direction of Seán McGirr since December 2023, it emphasizes quality and creative vision with a London-based studio and atelier.

Our culture is defined by key behaviors:

• Empower: Support your team and peers to succeed.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity and appreciation.
• Kindness: Demonstrate compassion and empathy.

We seek an SAP IT Project Manager with solid functional understanding of SAP FMS, especially in Distribution (SD), Finance (FI), and Master Data (MDM). The role involves hands-on SAP experience in projects/support, coordination skills, and a business-oriented mindset. You will bridge our business teams, SAP support, and external vendors, ensuring smooth SAP distribution operations and leading international SAP Retail rollouts in AMER, EMEA, and Japan.

How will you contribute?

SAP Support for Distribution Processes:

• Demonstrate McQueen behaviors.
• Be the main IT contact for SAP-related issues in supply chain (order management, warehouse operations, financial flows, master data).
• Coordinate with users and IT for incidents, bugs, and enhancements.
• Align with other brands and group teams on issues and improvements.
• Manage testing and validation of fixes and enhancements.
• Guide and train users on SAP, including SAP Analysis for Office (AFO).
• Propose improvements to SAP processes and configurations.
• Create functional specifications for applications and follow up development.
• Coordinate with security teams on user roles and authorizations.
• Act as SAP liaison for integration and system interfacing.

SAP for Retail Rollout Projects:

• Oversee SAP for Retail implementation in international regions.
• Ensure SAP templates align with brand-specific processes.
• Manage all project phases from design to deployment.
• Collaborate on training, change management, and go-live support.
• Post-rollout, support users in the new retail scope.

Required Skills:

• Experience with SAP in a functional or project coordination role (FMS ECC6 preferred).
• Understanding of SAP SD, FI, and MDM modules.
• Familiarity with SAP AFO and user training ability.
• Retail and fashion industry experience is highly desirable.
• Stakeholder management, clear communication, and issue resolution skills.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus.
• Problem-solving, structured approach, and team orientation.

Kering values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.