Job Title : SAP Project Manager
Contract Duration : Long term
Work Location : Brussels
Remote status: Hybrid
Language: Dutch, French and English
Project Manager SAP Plan to Maintain
The future is our choice
At Client, our purpose is to help design the future of the Belgian Railways, its customers, and employees. Together, we bring the diversity of our people’s skills and backgrounds to make the right choices with our client (the NMBS/SNCB).
About the role:
The primary role of the SAP Plan to Maintain Project Manager is to work closely with customers to drive the successful delivery of IT projects, particularly around SAP S/4 Asset Management (EAM, IAM, IBP).
The Project Manager will facilitate the management of scope for the customer’s requirements, plan implementations, and deliver to the planned scope and budget.
As Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Delivery Service and report to your Team Lead, the Business Area Lead of the Plan to Maintain process.
About the Candidate
* Is sustainability high on your priority list?
* Are you keen to fine-tune your PM skills and learn new skills?
* Do you have good organizational skills and the capacity to lead?
* Do you have the ‘Can do’ attitude to deliver projects successfully?
* Would you like to help shape the future of the Belgium Rail IT?
* Is sustainability high on your priority list?
Key Responsibilities
* Leads project delivery from beginning to end
* Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders
* Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents following the company’s standard
* Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary as per defined processes
* Ensures that the project meets its deliverables in an agreed schedule, within scope, within the stipulated budget, and as per quality standards
* Effectively communicates project expectations to team leads and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
* Ensures project or service scope and deliverables are defined and agreed upon with all relevant parties
* Liaises with the client (SNCB/MNBS), SAP, and IT Teams on an ongoing basis
* Diagnoses and evaluates potential risks and issues throughout the project and executes appropriate plans to mitigate them
* Reports regularly to the Team Lead and Stakeholders regarding risks
* Becomes a key member of the overall Project Delivery Services Team
Knowledge and Skills
* 15+ years of relevant experience in project management in SAP
* Strong affinity with SAP and its complexity
* Knowledge of SAP Plan to Maintain process flows
* Expertise in SAP EAM, IAM, IBP on S/4 and PM, PP, PS on ECC
* Ability to drive SAP S/4 best practices (e.g., keeping the core clean)
* Relevant experience and proven record in:
* Jira
* ERP (SAP) and Corporate Services
* ServiceNow
* Experience within the Public Sector is an asset
* Experience with Railway & Mobility processes related to asset management
* Recognizes and applies Core Values: Professionalism, Respect, Entrepreneurship, Cooperation, and Leadership
* Demonstrated “Can do” work ethic coupled with effective time management and the ability to overcome ambiguously or under-defined problems
* Knowledge of Agile delivery methodology and SAFe (Essentials) is considered an asset
* ITIL Certification is a MUST
* Project Methodology Certification is a MUST (e.g., PM²)
* Ability to facilitate Steerco, project update meetings, and guide resources
* Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills at various levels for different audiences
* Proficient in Dutch or French, and English