I am searching for a Senior IT Project Manager for new SAP Operating Model.
Within the IT Portfolio & Project Management Team, we drive the planning, execution, and quality delivery of strategic, transformational, and operational IT projects. We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager with specific experience in SAP PMC contract renewals, managing transitions of Managed Services Providers (MSP) operating on AWS infrastructure. Candidates should have experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
Working Location: Olten, Switzerland
Expected Assignment: 100% - Jan- June, 60% June - December 2025
We Offer
* A dynamic, collaborative and energetic working environment with an engaging and open working culture
* A skilled and motivated team with challenging projects to deliver
* Opportunity to be creative and grow
* Flexible working hours, with a hybrid of onsite and home office working
Your Main Responsibilities
* SAP PMC Renewal Process
* Support the end-to-end SAP PMC contract renewal, collaborating with procurement and other departments.
* Coordinate internal stakeholders to gather requirements, assess existing license utilization, and ensure proper alignment with future roadmap and budget.
* SAP IMS Transition
* Lead the transition of SAP Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) from the current Managed Services Provider (MSP) to a new provider through a structured RFP process.
* Define, document, and communicate service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new MSP.
* Support vendor evaluation, selection, and negotiation processes, collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
* Oversee onboarding of the new MSP and offboarding of the current one, ensuring knowledge transfer, compliance, and operational continuity.
* Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth integration with AWS and compliance with IT security
* Develop roadmaps, project charters and detailed delivery plans
* Initiate project setup and manage them through phase gates
* Coordinate and deliver the project on time, within budget and in scope, owning the full project life cycle from initiation to delivery
* Motivates the team and creates a positive project atmosphere to achieve the deliverables
* Develop and manage the project communications plan
* Develop, manage and report on project success criteria
* Provide status reporting on all project dimensions to sponsors, steering committees & stakeholders
* Stakeholder engagement and management
* Managing project compliance to our standards and processes
* Plan and execute meetings and workshops with various stakeholders
Your Qualifications
* You have an engineering or information technology degree, or equivalent
* 8+ years of IT project management experience, including SAP PMC renewal process.
* Project management certification, classical and/or agile i.e. PMP, Scrum Master etc.
* Proven experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
* Demonstrated ability to manage MSP transitions through RFP processes with Infrastructure running on AWS.
* Strong understanding of RFP processes, procurement, and onboarding workflows for applications.
* Experience in the energy and/or trading industry would be a plus
* High performance with the ability to navigate quickly between high and detailed levels, have a proactive mindset and are quickly able to get into hands-on work where needed
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Strong customer focus, being results orientated, great collaboration, strong planning & organizational skills, and excellent communication skills
* Proficient in English, additionally German and/or French would be a plus
