ICT SAP Project Manager – Supply Chain
Initial 1 year contract (freelance) + possibility of extension
Leuven, Belgium (3 days onsite/week)
40 hours/week
ASAP start
Fluent English & Dutch
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced ICT SAP Project Manager - Supply chain to lead a strategic SAP project shaping the future of Enterprise Asset Management. The project involves transitioning from legacy systems to a new SAP Asset Management platform while driving broader organizational change.
The role requires an experienced professional to manage SAP projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. The candidate will act as a true project owner, leading execution, governance, and decision-making across cross-functional teams, and navigating complex stakeholder environments with a strong focus on delivery.
A solid balance between business understanding and IT delivery is essential, along with the ability to translate SAP concepts into clear, actionable project plans.
The assignment:
Project Planning & Coordination:
* Define and maintain an up-to-date, comprehensive project plan that identifies deliverables, work breakdown structure, timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
* Coordinate, motivate, and support the project team to achieve objectives effectively.
Vendor Management:
* Manage and coordinate ICT vendors (software, hardware, and consultancy) to ensure alignment with project goals.
Governance & Reporting:
* Establish required project governance, organizing project team meetings and steering committees.
* Present key elements for decision-making at steering committees, including impacts and alternatives.
* Regularly report on project progress, budget, risks, and issues to the ICT Business Partner, Team Leader, and ICT PMO Manager.
Execution Excellence:
* Ensure projects are executed in line with agreed standards and methodology, including quality gating and thorough testing before release to production.
* Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to address challenges effectively.
Change Management:
* Lead communication, training, and post-go-live support to ensure successful adoption of the new SAP Asset Management solution.
Handover to Operations:
* Ensure knowledge transfer and operational handover before project closure.
Single Point of Contact:
* Act as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders involved in the project.
Required skills and knowledge:
Education & Experience:
* Deep end-to-end understanding of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, finance, and master data processes.
* More than 10 years of SAP project management experience.
* Understanding of the integrations with SAP EWM, MM, Finance and Logistics is a plus.
* Experience with SAP implementation in the areas of Supply Chain Management or Asset Management is a strong advantage.
* A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Extensive track record in project and change management, including project delivery in complex environments.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. SAP Activate, PRINCE2, SAFe), applied pragmatically.
Skills:
* Team player with a no-nonsense attitude and the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
* Strong analytical skills for planning, budgeting, and problem-solving.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Fluent in English with a good knowledge of Dutch.
Technical Tools Expertise:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, PowerApps, OneDrive, etc.).
* Experience with Azure DevOps is a significant advantage.
Preferred Experience:
* Familiarity with SAP implementation in a high valued asset industry.
* Previous experience working in complex, fast-paced environments.