SAP Project Managers in Germany
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Peter Sachs-Witzel
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Mathias Clausen
Last position:
Subproject lead data migration and quality assurance at Commerzbank
Migration of financial data from Microsoft Dynamics to SAP ECC for eleven companies, as well as from SAP S/4HANA to SAP ECC for one additional company. At the same time, an interface from an operational leasing tool to SAP S/4HANA had to be tested from a business perspective and aligned in an audit-proof way.
Lead and plan the migration work packages, create the migration concept for accounts payable and accounts receivable with active customer-vendor integration, set up the reconciliation and QA method, test management, cutover planning, and audit-proof project documentation.
SAP/business focus: SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, FI, Business Partner/CVI, Finance Data Migration, Reconciliation, Test Management, Cutover
- Traceable and audit-proof migration of multiple companies with clear reconciliation logic, strong QA evidence, and controlled cutover.
Alois Schmid
Last position:
Subproject Lead / Senior SAP EAM Consultant at VERBUND Hydro Power GmbH
- Customizing / Support SAP FIORI apps
- Subproject lead for new on-call concept including resource planning, alarm server and employee time tracking
- Subproject lead for revision planning renewal
- System: SAP S/4HANA EAM
- Agile implementation
Michael Volkert
Last position:
Enterprise Transformation | Governance | Digital Platforms at MVTM
- German
More than 20 years of experience leading and managing complex transformation programs and introducing digital platforms in international corporate environments.
Main focus areas are program and project management, governance, enterprise integration, procurement transformation, and coordinating collaboration between business, IT, and implementation partners throughout the full project lifecycle.
Experience with international programs based on SAP, Coupa, and Ivalua - from strategy and design through integration, testing, and cutover to stabilization and handover into operations.
- English
More than 20 years of experience leading complex transformation programs and digital platform implementations in international enterprise environments.
Focus on program and project management, governance, enterprise integration, procurement transformation and the coordination of business, IT and implementation partners throughout the complete project lifecycle.
Extensive experience with international SAP, Coupa and Ivalua programs covering strategy, design, integration, testing, cutover, stabilization and operational transition.
Christoph Lefkes
Last position:
Program Manager - SAP S/4 HANA at BAHAG AG
- Took over the steering of the SAP S4 transformation program after 15 months of project duration
- Assessed the quality of soft facts, especially the quality of collaboration and communication
- Evaluation, program planning, resource control, and realignment of the timeline
- Introduction of the software delivery model and quality gates
- Initial scope definition in the form of business capabilities
- Introduction of enterprise architecture
- Reporting to the SteerCo for the S4 transformation program / C-level
- Risk management and escalation when project risks were identified
- Coordination of the various projects within the program
Tobias Stötzer
Last position:
SAP S/4 Public Cloud Role Model Expert with License Optimization at TIMETOACT Group
To achieve savings and optimize compliance, apps were restructured to align with identity management assignments, restrictions were defined, and overuse costs were cut. Communication with stakeholders, permission validation with users, and technical implementation provided significant added value for the group. Documentation was also prepared for the financial audit.
Ali Kavacik
Last position:
SAP-FICO Project Manager at BAHAG AG
- Finance: Managed and led multiple cash flow-related projects.
- Implemented a standardized project management organization, including a resource plan.
- Led the VAT change project in Slovakia.
- Built a management dashboard for all internal projects.
- Systems used: MS Office; Jira, Confluence.
- Reference: Alexander Knoll, CFO – SAP FICO.
Oliver Junginger
Last position:
Project Management SAP S/4HANA, Business Consulting SAP S/4HANA at Schüco International
- SAP S/4HANA implementation
- Agile project & program management
- SAP S/4HANA main contact for business support for planning phase (Signavio, SolMan, Process Design Concepts)
Jeet Pattanaik
Last position:
Global SAP Program Manager at Aldi Sued
- Pioneered first enterprise AI-SAP integration at ALDI SÜD, deploying AI-driven automation within one of retail's largest SAP S/4HANA programs, eliminating 50% of manual pre-cycle validation time and establishing replicable automation framework across 11 countries
- Led end-to-end SAP project lifecycle management for implementations across SAP S/4HANA and Manhattan Systems, supporting 7,300+ ALDI SÜD locations globally across Europe and Australia
- Served as primary executive liaison to C-level stakeholders across 11 countries for strategic SAP transformation programs
- Orchestrated automation, performance, and volume testing for critical releases, maintaining 99.9% system SLA compliance during peak retail periods
- Managed cross-functional international teams of 15+ specialists, delivering projects 20% faster than industry benchmarks
- Standardized SAP processes across 11 countries as part of one of retail's largest SAP implementations
- Directly managed €2M budget with 98% allocation accuracy across 12 concurrent projects
- Reduced SAP S/4HANA migration costs by 18% through strategic vendor contract renegotiations and optimization
Manfred Legelli
Last position:
Project leader/Consultant at Automotive sector VW, BMW etc.
SAP S4 Hana purchasing tool P2P/S2P processes SAP MM MDG PS SD PP EWM SRM
Leo-Berith Siemers
Last position:
OCM Project Manager at Largest federal government organisation
- Business analysis, planning, and implementation of a DMS for 1,500 users
- Managed project learner’s journey with onboarding, enablement, and stabilization phases for successful execution
Zlatko Petricevic
Last position:
SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager at DB
- Project Argo: SAP BW/4 Hana Project Lead, Program and Application Manager, SAP BW/4 Hana Consultant, Architect, and Developer.
- Migration of FI data models from SAP BW 7.x to BW/4 Hana.
- Revision and implementation of the user and authorization concept.
- SAP S/4 Hana, SAP Basis, SAP BW/4 Hana data modeling and use of the SAP BW Migration Workbench.
- Use of Business Content, BAPI, BW/4 Hana, Hana Studio, HANA Views, Analytical Views, virtual tables, and Hana Native SQL.
- Working with ADSO, Open ODS Views, Composite Provider, Hybrid Provider, SAP Solution Manager, Query Designer, Analysis for Office, Lumira, and Fiori.
- Use of SAP SAC (Stories, Data Models, Data Analyzer, CDS Views) as well as application management and monitoring of process chains and load jobs.
David Schievers
Last position:
Consultant SAP PI/ PO/ CPI/ Project Manager/ Service Manager at David Schievers Consulting
- Architecture of SAP landscapes
- Business consulting in the SAP PI/ PO/ CPI/ API Management environment
- Basis administration
- Analysis, planning, implementation and maintenance of interfaces
- EDI connection of customers, suppliers and freight forwarders
- Development of eBusiness solutions
- Project management in the SAP PI/ PO/ CPI environment
- Data transfer from third-party systems
- Service management / vendor coordination
- Team leadership
- Third-level support for SAP PI/ PO/ CPI
- SAP interfaces SOAP, REST, JDBC, OData, IDOC, SFTP
Alexander Iskender
Last position:
Transformation & SAP S/4 Program Manager at F&I consulting (owner)
- Leading of transformation programs & projects: restructuring, digitalization, standardization, E2E process design & cross-functional alignment, architectural target picture, hands-on implementation & responsibility for outcomes
- SAP R/3 & S/4: definition & alignment for target picture, design & implementation of processes, implementation of architecture, roll-out, change management, efficiency improvement, integrative proactive leading of internal & external teams
- Major projects as interim CRO & interim CIO: strategy and implementation, improvement & standardization
- Large-scale projects in group finance & controlling consolidation, standard costing, KPI, performance measurement systems
- Internal audit, due-diligence, post-merger integration, restructuring, carve-in & carve-out, support in M&A
Willie Steyn
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Carve-out Project Manager at Angloamerican
- Created project management plans and mobilized resources
- Coordinated third-party and offshore stakeholders for carve-out of two companies in Supply Chain and Finance/Treasury streams
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SAP Project Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 3 Sep 2026.
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About the role
Project leadership
An SAP Project Manager keeps the implementation on track from scope to go-live. The work often covers ERP transformations, S/4HANA rollouts, module upgrades, and change-heavy support projects.
- Define scope, milestones, dependencies, and risks
- Coordinate business, IT, and external SAP consultants
- Run steering updates, status reporting, and escalation handling
- Manage cutover, go-live readiness, and hypercare plans
What they deliver
Strong SAP Project Managers turn a complex program into clear decisions and steady execution. They keep requirements, budget, and timeline aligned while protecting the business from avoidable disruption.
- Project plans and governance structures
- RAID logs, action tracking, and decision papers
- Test, training, and cutover coordination
- Go-live support and post-launch issue control
Core skills
This role needs more than general project management. A good SAP Project Manager understands SAP landscapes, business processes, and the pressure points between finance, supply chain, procurement, and IT.
- SAP Activate, waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
- S/4HANA, ECC, and common migration paths
- Cross-functional communication with business owners and technical teams
- Vendor management across implementation partners and internal teams
Tools and methods
Daily work often happens in MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Excel, and SAP project governance tools. In larger programs, the SAP Project Manager may also work with solution architects, basis teams, test managers, and change leads to keep releases under control.
When companies hire freelance
Freelance SAP Project Managers are a strong fit when a rollout needs immediate structure, when an internal manager is missing, or when extra leadership is needed for a migration, country rollout, or recovery project. In Germany, they are often brought into manufacturing, automotive, logistics, retail, and other SAP-heavy environments where on-site workshops and German-language stakeholder alignment matter.
What strong profiles look like
The best SAP Project Managers stay calm when scope changes and timelines tighten. They do not just chase tasks; they manage trade-offs, bring decisions forward, and keep delivery teams focused on business impact. Companies should look for clear communication, SAP program experience, and the ability to bridge business and technical teams without losing control of delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP Project Managers.
An SAP Project Manager leads the delivery of SAP projects from planning through go-live and often through hypercare. The job includes scope control, stakeholder management, milestone tracking, risk handling, and coordination of consultants, business users, and technical teams.
This role is common in S/4HANA migrations, country rollouts, template harmonization, module upgrades, and stabilization projects after go-live. It is also useful when several workstreams must be aligned across finance, logistics, procurement, or manufacturing.
An SAP Project Manager focuses on delivery, coordination, and control, not on configuring the system in detail. An SAP consultant shapes the functional solution, while a solution architect designs the technical and process setup. In larger programs, all three roles work closely together.
A freelancer makes sense when you need experienced leadership quickly for a fixed project, a recovery phase, or a temporary gap in the team. It is also a good choice when the company needs SAP know-how only for a rollout or migration, not as a permanent function.
Look for structured project governance, SAP delivery experience, and the ability to manage business and IT stakeholders at the same time. Strong candidates understand cutover planning, testing cycles, and the risks around go-live. Clear communication matters as much as planning discipline.
Many parts of the work can be done remotely, such as planning, reporting, and steering meetings. On-site presence is often valuable for workshops, cutover, go-live support, and projects that involve German business teams across different locations. The right setup depends on the phase of the project.
An SAP Project Manager usually owns one project or one major workstream with a defined scope and delivery plan. An SAP Program Manager oversees several related projects and manages the wider roadmap, dependencies, and governance. For complex transformations, both roles may be needed.
A strong SAP Project Manager gives you clear plans, honest status, and early warnings when risks appear. Look for examples of successful cutovers, stakeholder alignment, and recovery work, not just polished presentation slides. The best signal is calm control under pressure.
The average hourly rate for SAP Project Managers in Germany is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 954 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as SAP Project Managers in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as SAP Project Managers in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as SAP Project Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (86%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as SAP Project Managers in Germany are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (83%), and Manufacturing (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as SAP Project Managers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (56%).
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