Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – SAP S/4HANA Projects

Job title: Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – SAP S/4HANA Projects

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) for SAP S/4HANA transformation and rollout initiatives at Syntax. You will combine structured project leadership with a hands-on mindset to ensure successful delivery in private, public, or hybrid cloud environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead integrated project planning across all workstreams — functional, data, technical, and change — ensuring sequencing, dependencies, and milestones are tightly managed.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate key workshops and activities in collaboration with solution architects, functional leads, data leads, and technical teams.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility on scope, timeline, resources, and quality, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, and payment milestones, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely invoicing, and financial compliance.
• Utilize SAP Cloud ALM, Smartsheet, and AI-enabled automation tools to streamline reporting, governance, and performance tracking.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customer counterparts, providing clear guidance, managing expectations, and confidently saying “no” when needed to protect project integrity and delivery success.
• Support executive reporting, steering committee preparation, and alignment with Syntax’s internal governance standards.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable delivery culture that balances quality, efficiency, and customer value.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience managing SAP implementation or rollout projects, including SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong capability in integrated planning, task sequencing, and cross-functional coordination.
• Proven record of financial control — monitoring budgets, margins, and project invoicing cycles.
• Proficiency with SAP Cloud ALM, Smartsheet, JIRA, and exposure to AI-driven project automation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT.
• Skilled at building trust with senior customer stakeholders and capable of assertive, transparent communication in challenging situations.
• Fluent in both German and English (spoken and written).
• Certifications such as PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager Certification, SAP Certified Application Associate – Project Manager, or SAP Cloud ALM Implementation Certification preferred.

Nice to Have

• PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager Certification, SAP Certified Application Associate – Project Manager, or SAP Cloud ALM Implementation Certification (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, above-average compensation.
• Flexible working time models, home office.
• Global mobility: opportunity to work from abroad from time to time.
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers.
• Modern environment with a culture that values feedback, flat hierarchies, and a motivated team.
• Individual career planning with continuous training and on-the-job coaching.