SAP Project Manager

SAP Project Manager:

• Recann Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
• We are representing a leading IT Partner who is managing this critical transformation for their end customer (name currently under NDA).
• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Project Manager to lead a major ERP transition in Espoo.
• This is a high-impact role overseeing the migration to SAP S/4HANA, requiring a blend of technical depth, business acumen, and robust stakeholder management.

Assignment Details:

• Location: Espoo, FI (90% On-site / 10% Remote)
• Assignment Period: 01 Apr 2026 – 01 Jul 2027 (Approx. 15 months)
• Allocation: 80% – 100% (4–5 days per week)
• Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2026

The Role:

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end local delivery of the SAP S/4HANA solution. You will bridge the gap between local business requirements and group-level technical implementation, ensuring a seamless transition across four distinct project phases.

Project Phases & Responsibilities:

1. Local Collection & Documentation (Months 1–2): Lead the documentation of current processes and business requirements through interviews, questionnaires, and detailed project planning.
2. Joint Discovery Phase (Months 3–4): Collaborate with local and group teams to perform comprehensive GAP analysis and create detailed specifications of needs.
3. Joint Project Build (Approx. 9 Months): Manage the local execution of the ERP build, ensuring technical solutions fulfill specific business requirements.
4. Hypercare (Approx. 3 Months): Oversee the post-live support phase, ensuring issues are resolved and project documentation is finalized for closure.

Qualifications & Technical Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

• SAP Expertise: Deep functional and technical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Project Leadership: Proven track record in managing complex ERP implementations, specifically within the Finnish market.
• Process Analysis: Strong experience in Business Process Documentation and GAP Analysis.
• Communication: Ability to manage pressure and expectations from diverse, multi-level stakeholders.
• Language Proficiency: Business-level fluency in both Finnish and English is mandatory.

Core Skills:

• Project Management
• SAP S/4HANA
• ERP Hypercare Support
• Business Process Documentation
• GAP Analysis

Desirable Extras:

• Previous experience with SAP S/4HANA within the Retail sector.
• Familiarity or experience with MS Dynamics / Navision.

If interested, please reach out and we can discuss soon?