Your Responsibilities

Excellent research needs state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and innovative digital services. With a team of about 50 experts, we will redesign the institute's digital landscape over the next few years and implement an ambitious digital transformation programme to facilitate the Institute’s rapid growth. SAP is our platform for digital administration in procurement, finance, and HR.
As part of our SAP Team in the Division IT & Digital Transformation, you will play a key role in optimising and supporting our SAP environment, ensuring seamless financial and controlling processes in the FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling) modules. Experience with the SAP FI and CO modules is highly desirable, as you will contribute to cross-departmental projects such as the ongoing S/4HANA conversion, the implementation of SAP PS (Project System), and a new solution for budget planning and financial reporting.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to oversee and drive SAP projects focusing on the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. You will plan, coordinate, and manage the implementation of SAP-related projects as well as day-to-day operations of our SAP landscape. Your activities include:

• Leading and managing SAP projects related to FI and CO modules, from initial structuring to successful implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions together with external partners
• Coordinating cross-functional project teams, with both internal and external partners
• Overseeing process optimisation and system enhancements within the SAP FI/CO modules
• Analysing, designing, and implementing business processes, coordinating system enhancements, and preparing related documentation
• Serving as the primary contact for SAP FI/CO-related inquiries and providing expertise for further developments, upgrades, and rollouts
• Preparing project documentation and providing training for end-users
• Participating in the conversion from SAP ECC to S/4HANA in an alliance with other institutions
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Managing external subcontractors and consultants

Your Profile

• Proven hands-on project management experience
• Ideally, experience with SAP FI and CO modules
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and controlling processes
• Very good technical and good working knowledge of information technology
• University degree in business administration, business informatics, or a similar field
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working language is English, good working knowledge in German is an advantage