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SAP IT Project Manager

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  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    BI, Project
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 54.000 € Gross/Year
  • Location
    Gemeinde Klosterneuburg
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will lead SAP projects aimed at optimizing business processes and implementing innovative solutions. You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to develop tailored SAP solutions and drive transformation in the digital campus.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Excellent research requires state-of-the-art IT and innovative digital services. With a team of about 50 experts, we will redesign ISTA's digital landscape over the next few years and implement an ambitious digital transformation programme to facilitate the Institute's rapid growth. Join ISTA on an exciting journey, drive growth and innovation by implementing our ambitious 2026-2030 IT & Digital Transformation Strategy. As a project manager, you will be a key player in reshaping our digital campus by leading projects, modernizing and optimizing business processes, and implementing innovative digital solutions in our SAP landscape.
    • Lead and manage SAP projects related to FI, CO, PS, MM, WM, ARIBA, SAC, and more modules from initial design to successful implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions in close coordination with external implementation partners.
    • Serve as the main contact point for SAP related projects, providing expert guidance for future developments, upgrades, and system integrations.
    • Manage external consultants and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery and knowledge transfer.
    • Work closely with our IT & Digital Transformation team and key stakeholders across the Institute to foster synergies and drive transformation initiatives.
    • Ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and align with project objectives and strategic goals.
    • Continuously refine and improve project management methodologies, tools, and best practices at the Institute.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Higher education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

    Qualifications

    • In-depth knowledge of project management methods and tools as well as business process design and SAP Activate is a plus.
    • Sound technical understanding of transformation projects, system integration, and migration to cloud-based or hybrid environments.
    • Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA or equivalent).
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
    • You think strategically, act analytically, and are solution-oriented, demonstrating teamwork, adaptability, and resilience.
    • Working language is English; good working knowledge of German is a plus.

    Experience

    • Solid experience working with SAP modules such as PS, WM, FICO or SAP Cloud Solutions.
    • Several years of professional experience in IT project management, preferably in SAP or enterprise system implementation projects.
    • Ideally, experience in designing and implementing change management and digital transformation initiatives.
    • Experience in research institutes or universities is an advantage.

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    What we offer

    • This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience.

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    Job Locations

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    • Location Gemeinde Klosterneuburg

      3400 Niederösterreich

      Austria

    This is your employer

    Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

    Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

    The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a young, international research institution dedicated to graduate education, science education, and cutting-edge research in the physical, mathematical, computer, and life sciences.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding year
    2007
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication, Education System, Science, Research
  • Salary
    from 54.000 € Gross/YearNet salary converted from the gross salary in the job ad.from 37.906 € net/Year
    Location
    Gemeinde Klosterneuburg
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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