Senior SAP Project Manager

Company Overview:¿Está considerando presentar su candidatura para este trabajo? Compruebe todos los detalles en esta descripción del puesto y luego haga clic en "Solicitar".Novolos is establishing an SAP-Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive business optimization and operational excellence. Our mission is to leverage SAP's advanced functionalities to support strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and deliver superior services to our clients.We are currently looking for aSenior SAP Project Manager (m/f/d)Málaga (hybrid), permanent or freelance, full-timeRole Summary:Lead end-to-end SAP initiatives (S/4HANA and related SAP platforms) using SAP Activate and Agile delivery. You'll own planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management, running delivery via Jira (epics, stories, boards, metrics) and ensuring value-driven outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Plan & Mobilize: Define scope, delivery model, resourcing, RACI, governance cadence, and integrated project plan aligned to SAP Activate (Discover → Prepare → Explore → Realize → Deploy → Run)Backlog & Delivery: Build and maintain epics/features/stories; refine with functional/technical leads; manage sprint goals, velocity, burn-down/up, and release plansJira Ownership: Configure boards/workflows, define DoR/DoD, manage dashboards, reports (cycle/lead time), and enforce issue hygieneSchedule & Budget Control: Track progress vs. baseline; manage variances; provide weekly status, RAID/RAIDD logs, and executive readoutsRisk & Quality Management: Drive issue resolution, change control, cutover readiness, and test/defect triage; ensure compliance with Activate quality gatesStakeholder Management: Facilitate ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, retros), run steering committees, align business & IT, manage partners/vendorsCutover & Go-Live: Lead cutover planning, dress rehearsals, hypercare, and handover to operations/supportCompliance & Security: Coordinate roles/authorizations, SoD input to GRC teams, and audit-ready documentationContinuous Improvement: Leverage delivery metrics to improve predictability and throughputRequired Qualifications:5+ years project management experience, with 3+ years leading SAP projects using SAP ActivateProven Agile delivery using Jira (project setup, workflows, schemes, automation, dashboards, reporting)Track record delivering SAP workstreams (preferably S/4HANA) from Explore to Deploy/Run.Strong command of project financials (budgeting, forecasting, EAC), planning (MS Project/Smartsheet), and RAID/change controlExcellent communication and stakeholder management across business, IT, and system integratorsWorking knowledge of SAP landscapes (DEV/QAS/PRD), transports, testing cycles, and cutover. xsgfvud Fluency in English; additional EU language(s) a plusNice to Have:Exposure to SAP BTP, Integration Suite/CPI, SAP Signavio, SAP ALM/Cloud ALM, or GRC coordinationCertifications: PMI-ACP, Scrum Master (PSM/CSM), PMI-PMP/PRINCE2, SAP Activate Project ManagerExperience with RISE with SAP and hybrid/multi-vendor deliveryFamiliarity with DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, Git), test tools (Jira Xray, Tricentis)Core Skills:SAP Activate governance & quality gatesAgile/Jira delivery management & metricsPlanning & estimation (story points, capacity, critical path)Risk/issue management & escalationCutover/hypercare coordinationExecutive reporting & stakeholder alignmentStrong facilitation and negotiationEducation:Bachelor's in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experienceWhat ́s in it for you:A strategic position in key SAP projects for a major international clientAn international, growth-oriented environment with innovative projects and industry-specific challengesDiverse development opportunities, creative freedom, and involvement in modern SAP landscapesFlexible working hours and a remote-friendly setup with occasional travelA family-like company culture with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making, and a culture of trust, expertise, humor, and enjoymentCollaboration in a diverse international team and comprehensive onboarding to ensure a smooth startInterested? Then apply for the position via the applicant button, or send us your application documents by e-mail to We are excited to meet you