About the role

Senior IT Project Manager overseeing a range of SAP projects at Heraeus. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

As a (Senior) IT Project Manager (m/f/d) in our SAP area, you will be part of our strategic project management team at Heraeus IT.
You will manage a broad range of SAP projects, from strategic initiatives to user- and customer-centric solutions that generate business value for Heraeus.
You will take end-to-end responsibility for project execution, including scope, timeline, resource planning, budget oversight, and project governance.
You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including business experts, IT business partners, IT specialists, and external vendors.
You will apply modern project management methods and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our project management practices.
Close business engagement and clear, targeted communication will be essential to ensure alignment with business objectives and effective delivery.
Act as a strategic partner to specialist departments, supporting new applications throughout their lifecycle with a strong focus on value creation.
Ensure a structured handover to the support organization for applications implemented through your projects, enabling stable operations throughout the remaining product lifecycle.

You have 7+ years of experience in IT & SAP project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
You are a strong people leader with experience managing internal staff and external partners, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations, and consistent performance across mixed teams.
Experience in developing employees, technologies, and processes is a plus.
You hold a university degree (or equivalent education) in economics, IT, or a related field.
You are experienced in managing programs/projects in diverse environments and are well-versed in both traditional and agile methods.
You possess strong cross-team collaboration skills and can balance multiple stakeholder needs and expectations.
You quickly understand and analyze new demands and challenges.
You have international experience and a high level of intercultural awareness.
You possess strong commercial and business acumen.
You are a business-minded IT professional who understands how IT drives business value.
Fluent in English, spoken and written; German proficiency is a plus.

Competitive compensation package — attractive base salary plus bonus and company-supported private pension plan
Modern working-time arrangements — time autonomy without time recording, with a focus on results-oriented work
Generous time off — 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, and a life-phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, early retirement)
Additional benefits — subsidized public transport, discounts at many (online) retailers, company medical services with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities, and an employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility — sustainability is part of our corporate strategy and we support initiatives in education, family, and science through our foundations