Project Manager & Central Key User SAP SD

SAP is our standard ERP system, which is used for all commercial processes. The SD module within the system covers all sales related functions towards our customers and is used by 13.000 users within the Continental Tire Division in 55 sales locations and pants in Europe, America and Asia Pacific.

The Global Sales Solution team covers the modules SD, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Project Management Office (PMO) with a focus on SAP SD.

As Project Manager, you are managing international SAP SD projects from business perspective with a strong focus on SAP R/3 and in the future S/4 HANA. You ensure the successful implementation of business solutions across multiple locations worldwide and that project deliverables do meet the expected quality standard.

Being part of an international and highly motivated team, you will work together with colleagues from all over the world on topics, that will essentially shape the digital world of Continental Tires within the next years.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading upcoming projects in the areas of organizational change management, project management, specification, implementation and rollout (e.g. S/4 Hana project Grip4T);
• Consulting and participation in other international IT projects to represent the business organization and the SAP SD system focusing – but not exclusively – on Pricing;
• Support and mentor local key users to foster alignment and project success;
• Manage project communication, timelines, ensuring milestones are met effectively;
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, escalating issues as necessary and facilitate decisions;
• Support and advice of the decentralized key user organization (local SD key users in the tire sales and plant locations worldwide) in improving and enhancing their processes;
• Specification, evaluation and approval of change requests to meet customer needs;
• Testing of system enhancements to be approved for the productive SAP SD system;
• Organization and active participation in international key user workshops;
• Maintenance and enhancements of existing business processes, after alignment with Sales;
• Key position to coordinate the needs of Tire Sales business worldwide in one ERP system;
• Regular alignment with central key users of other SAP modules (such as Finance, Controlling and Purchasing) and the corresponding IT teams.

• Academic degree in Business Sciences, Information Technology, or related study;
• Experience as project lead, preferably in SAP environment;
• Participation in major projects, including as project manager;
• Experience in business and system analysis;
• Good knowledge about SAP usage in project cycles;
• Communication, presentation and training skills;
• Multiple years of experience in sales, sales related or sales supporting functions (e.g. IT);
• Strong knowledge of sales related business processes;
• Experience in SAP SD requested, good overall business process knowledge (Order 2 Cash);
• Basic IT knowledge and system affinity;
• Analytic skills;
• Proficient English language skills;
• Ability to work in a team, and taking ownership;
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%).

• Responsibility and the opportunity to actively shape the future of digital tire management;
• Integration in a dynamic international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.