IT Project Manager S4Hana

Ferrero; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company based in Scotland is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead project sub-streams of the S4 Transformation Program. The role requires a university degree and 5 to 8 years of experience in project management within a multinational environment. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, coordinating project streams, and ensuring stakeholder communication. Successful candidates will have strong skills in SAP ERP systems and project management certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company.
• Deep knowledge of SAP ERP systems.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project sub-streams for the S4 Transformation Program.
• Monitor project progress and manage interdependencies.
• Facilitate change management activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Management Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Economics

Tools

MS Office

SAP ERP systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Job Location: Alba

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to join our S4 Transformation Program team — one of the Group’s key strategic initiatives. You will lead specific project sub-streams, ensuring successful execution of plans within defined timelines, budgets, and resource constraints. Regular updates to the Project Governance Board and business stakeholders will be part of your responsibilities. This role offers high visibility and collaboration with senior IT and Business leaders, providing strong career development opportunities. When needed, you will also coordinate external consultants to support delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• As IT Project Manager within the S4 Transformation Program, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of your assigned project streams. This begins with developing detailed project plans that reflect the scope, objectives, and strategic approach of the program. You will define specific activities, timelines, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business priorities and resource availability. These plans will be regularly discussed and refined in collaboration with business project leaders to maintain transparency and shared ownership.
• During the development phase, you will coordinate multiple project streams, ensuring that each team adheres to the defined plan and that interdependencies are managed effectively. You will engage subject matter experts when needed to support technical and functional decisions, and foster the transfer of best practices across teams to enhance efficiency and consistency. A key part of your role will be facilitating change management activities, helping teams transition from project mode to sustainable operational processes.
• You will monitor progress closely, tracking deliverables, timelines, and resource usage. You’ll assess the feasibility of project objectives and proactively identify risks or issues, recommending and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on track. Regular updates will be provided to all relevant stakeholders, including the Project Governance Board, ensuring visibility and alignment across the organization.
• From a financial and operational standpoint, you will consolidate monthly reporting against budget and project plans, providing clear insights to stakeholders. You will lead the supplier selection process, working closely with Procurement and Legal departments to define contracts that support project goals and compliance requirements. As the project nears completion, you will orchestrate the transition to the RUN organization, ensuring that all processes are stabilized and that service levels are maintained once the solution is live.

Who we are looking for

• A candidate with a university degree in Management Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field, and 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company.
• Excellent communication and strategic relationship-building skills, strong project management capabilities, and fluency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools; deep knowledge of SAP ERP systems. Experience in S4 Transformation projects is highly desirable, and a PMP or equivalent certification will be a strong asset.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.