IT Project Manager- ERP implementation
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex ERP implementation programmes within a dedicated business domain, such as Marketing and Sales or Finance, as well as sizeable technology-enabled transition initiatives. You will work at the intersection of ERP transformation, data, automation and AI, helping shape how intelligent capabilities are embedded into future business processes and solutions. You will take end-to-end ownership from initial definition through implementation, cutover, hyper care and transition to stable operations.
What You'll do
As an IT Project Manager you will play a key role in step-by-step transforming our IT system landscape. In line with our IT and Business management teams, you define and run projects contributing to our vision. This position requires a unique mix of cloud & technical SAP know-how combined with a strong and successful project delivery track record, willingness to understand IT industry trends and their relevance for the Hilti business.
One of the most dynamic and diverse IT challenges is waiting for you. Your projects will focus on business solutions based on latest technologies, e.g., SAP S/4 HANA and the major hyperscale cloud providers (e.g., Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure).
As IT project manager, you will:
- Own end-to-end delivery, upgrade, rollout and transformation projects of respective business functions and locations.
- Lead sizeable transition programmes, including operating-model changes, system and service migrations, supplier transitions, knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
- Establish project governance, scope, milestones, budget, resource plan, delivery methodology and decision forums.
- Translate strategic objectives into clear workstreams, deliverables, dependencies and measurable outcomes.
- Coordinate business process owners, enterprise and solution architects, application teams, data and integration specialists, testing teams, security, infrastructure, vendors and implementation partners.
- Drive solution readiness across process design, configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, training, cutover and hyper care.
- Maintain transparent control of risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, decisions and changes, escalating early with clear options and recommendations.
- Manage commercial performance of external partners, including statements of work, deliverables, quality, capacity and financial tracking.
- Ensure business adoption and operational ownership through change planning, stakeholder engagement, capability building and structured handover.
- Capture lessons learned and strengthen reusable project and transition practices for future programmes.
What You’ll Bring
- Own end-to-end delivery, upgrade, rollout and transformation projects of respective business functions and locations.
- Lead sizeable transition programmes, including operating-model changes, system and service migrations, supplier transitions, knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
- Establish project governance, scope, milestones, budget, resource plan, delivery methodology and decision forums.
- Translate strategic objectives into clear workstreams, deliverables, dependencies and measurable outcomes.
- Coordinate business process owners, enterprise and solution architects, application teams, data and integration specialists, testing teams, security, infrastructure, vendors and implementation partners.
- Drive solution readiness across process design, configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, training, cutover and hyper care.
- Maintain transparent control of risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, decisions and changes, escalating early with clear options and recommendations.
- Manage commercial performance of external partners, including statements of work, deliverables, quality, capacity and financial tracking.
- Ensure business adoption and operational ownership through change planning, stakeholder engagement, capability building and structured handover.
- Capture lessons learned and strengthen reusable project and transition practices for future programmes.
What’s In It for You
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years of relevant experience leading IT projects, with demonstrated responsibility for complex ERP implementation or transformation delivery.
- Experience managing a good-sized transition or migration involving multiple teams, business functions, systems, vendors or locations.
- Practical understanding of ERP delivery disciplines such as process design, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, cutover, hyper care and operational handover.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, plans, governance, risks, dependencies, scope changes and senior stakeholder communication.
- Experience working with external implementation partners and distributed, cross-cultural teams.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA or comparable enterprise ERP platforms is advantageous; recognized project or agile credentials are a plus.
- Fluent English, with clear written and verbal communication.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
Join us in making construction better.
Apply now.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about our recruitment process: https://careers.hilti.group/en/candidate-interview-preparation/
