Senior ERP Modernization Lead: SAP & Global Programs

Amer Sports Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Life insurance

Pre-tax transit discounts

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Smart casual dress

Employee product benefits

Global collaboration: Work with/divers

Job summary

Amer Sports Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead ERP modernization within the PMO. This hands-on role drives SAP deployments across global programs, coordinates executive reporting, and ensures alignment with strategic objectives.

You will own delivery lifecycle, manage budgets and dependencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, consultants, and brand partners in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project management experience on large-scale ERP or digital transformations.
• Experience owning program governance artifacts and reporting for senior stakeholders, including Steering Committee-level reporting.
• Proven supervision of teams and multiple ERP implementations.
• Strong governance, RAID/change control, stakeholder management and delivery assurance.
• Matrixed, multi-partner environment with SAP project teams and system integrators.
• Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.
• Advanced use of project management tools for managing complex and parallel projects.
• Ability to drive initiatives hands-on and collaborate with other project managers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels, including C-level.
• Strong strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Holistic understanding of enterprise processes and ERP system’s role in business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Take hands-on ownership of full lifecycle SAP project delivery across all phases (planning, design, build, testing, deployment, stabilization).
• Drive complex project execution, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Manage commercial and contractual aspects, including financial oversight and compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of SAP modules, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Coordinate work with other project managers and workstream leads as required.
• Define, plan, and control project scope in accordance with business goals.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost effectiveness across complex project landscapes.
• Allocate and optimize resources across multiple SAP workstreams.
• Actively manage dependencies between Amer Sports programs and initiatives, and support alignment of project scope at the portfolio level.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues on both tactical and strategic levels.
• Provide advanced risk management for large-scale and multi-layered project environments.
• Ensure delivery meets quality standards and adheres to governance frameworks.
• Conduct ongoing project reviews and own and coordinate professional program reporting for senior management.
• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and executives, and work closely with internal and external Senior Program Leadership to define the right focus and messaging for executive reporting.
• Clearly present complex information, KPIs, and data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, using excellent PowerPoint skills and AI-supported tools for information aggregation and presentation.
• Moderate project meetings, workshops, and steering committees with a strong focus on outcomes.
• Navigate different cultural communication and leadership styles for effective international collaboration.
• Collaborate with and motivate cross-functional teams, including consultants and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO team processes and ways of working.
• Foster a collaborative environment and promote knowledge sharing.
• Support change management and stakeholder alignment across diverse cultures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Agile / Hybrid methodologies

Governance & risk management

ERP project experience

Education

PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Project management software

Job description

Amer Sports Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead ERP modernization within the PMO. This hands-on role drives SAP deployments across global programs, coordinates executive reporting, and ensures alignment with strategic objectives.

You will own delivery lifecycle, manage budgets and dependencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, consultants, and brand partners in a matrix environment.