Job Description – SAP Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced External Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple Business Applications projects within a large, complex, and politically sensitive organisation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project manager with strong technical capabilities, proven leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
This role goes beyond coordination: the Project Manager will be actively involved in technical delivery, decision-making, and people management, particularly within large-scale SAP transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of Business Applications projects, from initiation through implementation and stabilisation
Drive large SAP migration and transformation projects, ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and budget adherence
Act as a hands-on Project Manager, contributing directly to technical discussions, solution design, and implementation activities
Manage internal and external stakeholders in a complex, political environment, aligning priorities and resolving conflicts
Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, business, vendors, integrators) and ensure effective collaboration
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues, and define mitigation plans
Ensure clear communication, reporting, and governance towards senior management and steering committees
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Project Manager on large-scale SAP migration or transformation projects
Strong hands-on technical background (not limited to coordination or agenda management)
Excellent soft skills, including leadership, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution
Ability to work effectively in a large, complex, and politically sensitive organisation
Comfortable managing both technical delivery and people management aspects of projects
Strong organisational and communication skills
Languages
Trilingual
Details
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term contract
Location: Brussels,