SAP Project Manager (SAP Optimization & Performance)

Talan Group; Poznań; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Language lessons

Pluxee Card

Career development

Job summary

Talan Group is looking for an experienced project manager in Poznań, Poland, to lead a SAP database optimization program for a major retail client. The role involves driving projects to improve SAP performance and coordinating closely with internal and external teams. Candidates should possess strong hands-on SAP management experience and fluent proficiency in Polish.

This is a hybrid position offering a permanent contract, training, and benefits like medical insurance and language lessons.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex SAP enhancement or optimization projects.
• Experience in challenging SAP environments (e.g., high number of Z-transactions).
• Solid experience with SAP S/4HANA environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an ongoing SAP optimization project and stabilize delivery.
• Coordinate closely with technical SAP teams, business stakeholders, and the SAP Architect.
• Translate complex SAP technical topics into clear business impacts.

Skills

Project management

SAP enhancement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Fluent Polish proficiency

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP modules (FI/CO, SuccessFactors, EWM, RE-FX)

Job description

Job Description

Relocation or commuting 2 days weekly will be necessary.

You will join a critical SAP database optimization and enhancement program for a major retail client. The initiative focuses on improving SAP performance, optimizing data volumes, and reducing the impact of data retention on business operations, working closely with internal teams and external SAP experts.

What You Will Do

• Take ownership of an ongoing SAP optimization project and stabilize delivery.
• Coordinate closely with technical SAP teams, business stakeholders, and the SAP Architect in Poland.
• Translate complex SAP technical topics into clear business impacts and decisions.
• Lead discussions around data retention policies and performance vs. accessibility trade‑offs.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and define the need for additional roles or expertise.
• Ensure project alignment with daily business operations, minimizing disruption.
• Drive efficiency, structure, and process improvements within the SAP delivery team.

Qualifications

Must / Blockers:

• Proven experience managing complex SAP enhancement or optimization projects.
• Experience in challenging SAP environments (e.g., high number of Z‑transactions).
• Strong hands‑on project management approach; able to step into an ongoing project immediately.
• Solid experience with SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical teams and business users.
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑changing, high‑pressure environments.
• Fluent Polish Proficiency.

Nice to have:

• Experience in SAP database optimization / data volume management.
• Background in high‑volume data environments.
• Exposure to SAP modules such as FI/CO, SuccessFactors, EWM, RE‑FX.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid position based in Poznan, Poland.
• Permanent, full‑time contract.
• Training and career development.
• Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, language lessons, Pluxee Card, etc.
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.