SAP Project Manager

BBDM Consulting Services; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendum is modernising its SAP ecosystem and seeks an SAP Project Manager to drive evolution, optimisation and integration across the Group. You will align technology solutions with business needs and lead SAP projects, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners in a multinational setting.

The role requires 10+ years in SAP, strong FI/CO/SD/MM/CS knowledge, and fluent English, with a focus on process transformation and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of SAP implementation, configuration and support.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI, CO, SD, MM and CS, including module integration.
• Experience in technology project management and external suppliers.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure and optimise SAP modules supporting Finance, Sales and Logistics.
• Ensure efficient integration of SAP modules with other applications in the tech ecosystem.
• Collaborate with business areas to identify requirements and design functional solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement using SAP features.
• Coordinate second-level support and complex incidents; manage SAP projects with stakeholders.

Skills

SAP module expertise FI/CO/SD/MM/CS

Project management

Business process analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management/Industrial Engineering/Information Systems or related field

Tools

ABAP debugging

SAP integration

Job description

BBDM - Ray Human Capital is currently supporting Ascendum in the recruitment of a SAP Project Manager.
Ascendum is a Portuguese multinational reference group, present in more than 15 countries, dedicated to equipment distribution and services, with a sustained growth strategy and a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and people development.
In an international and highly collaborative environment, Ascendum develops its activity with a strong focus on innovation, customer orientation, and cross-geography alignment, ensuring consistency and continuous evolution across its brands and markets.

Your Mission
We are looking for an SAP Project Manager to drive the evolution of Ascendum’s SAP ecosystem, aligning technology solutions with business needs and leading projects that enhance operational efficiency across the Group.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the evolution, optimisation and integration of the Group’s SAP ecosystem, aligning technology strategy with business needs. The role will focus on promoting integrated, efficient and scalable solutions, driving continuous improvement and process transformation, while leading SAP projects and coordinating the different stakeholders and external partners involved.

What You'll Do

• Manage, configure and optimise SAP modules supporting the Finance, Sales and Logistics areas;
• Ensure the efficient integration of the different SAP modules with the other applications within the technology ecosystem;
• Work closely with business areas to identify requirements and design functional solutions;
• Identify opportunities for automation, continuous improvement and operational efficiency through SAP functionalities;
• Coordinate second-level support and the resolution of complex technical and functional incidents;
• Manage SAP projects, ensuring planning, coordination of internal stakeholders and management of external suppliers;
• Support functional testing, solution validation and the preparation of technical and functional documentation;
• Act as a strategic partner to management in the evolution and support of the Group’s CORE applications.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in SAP implementation, configuration and support;
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI, CO, SD, MM and CS, including integration between modules and with other systems; knowledge of ABAP debugging will be considered an advantage;
• Experience in technology project management, coordination of internal stakeholders and management of external suppliers;
• Strong functional analysis, process design and optimisation skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in multicultural and international environments will be considered an advantage;
• Fluency in English is essential.