Senior IT Project manager - SAP (f/m/d)

Are you looking for a career with purpose and dedicated to improving people’s well-being around the world? Are you excited to contribute to a Digital transformation journey and the ensuing challenges and opportunities to grow? Do you value working in an inclusive and collaborative team? Join us in on our journey to improve the well-being of millions through cutting-edge technology and innovation. Together we can make a difference!

About the Role

At Essity we are going through our Digital transformation based on S4HANA and other SAP products. We have a Global template which has been piloted and we are now rolling it out to countries across the world. In this exciting journey we are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager who could work in a team and contribute towards our program and roll-out projects.

As an IT Senior Project Manager - SAP, you will be part of the central Project Delivery team and you play a pivotal role in the successful roll-out of our Global template across geographies. You will manage IT projects of advanced complexity or multiple projects simultaneously. Lead large projects often including cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, expertly managing project scope, resources, budget, risks, and timelines to ensure successful delivery that is in strong alignment with strategic objectives and business requirements. This role demonstrates deep expertise in utilizing multi-method delivery models and standardized processes and methodologies and could lead or mentor small team of IT Project Managers or IT Project Leaders.

We are looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid of challenges, are adept at stakeholder management, can manage challenging situations in a calm manner and are flexible to deal with change. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Project Management: Lead SAP-related IT projects of advanced complexity or multiple streams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and successful delivery.

• Methodology & Execution: Apply agile and hybrid project management methodologies to drive effective execution, manage scope, timelines, budget, and change processes.

• Team Leadership: Coordinate large, cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, mentoring junior project managers and fostering collaboration across departments.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including third-party vendors, ensuring contractual compliance and smooth communication.

• Risk & Resource Management: Identify and mitigate risks, forecast needs, and allocate resources efficiently across the project lifecycle.

• Governance & Reporting: Oversee project documentation, status reporting, and quality tracking to ensure deliverables meet defined objectives and KPIs.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership managing advanced complexity or multiple projects simultaneously

• Extensive experience in project management methodologies & tools and ability to adapt and improvise. Preferably experience in SAP Activate methodology

• High proficiency in developing, tracking and reporting project plans and schedules across levels of granularity for large complexity projects

• Expert at proactively identifying and managing risks, issues, and interdependencies at project level

• Highly skilled at complex stakeholder management, managing cross-functional teams and building relationship with influential stakeholders

• Proficient in executing project-level change processes

• Excellent at forecasting and resource allocation of high complexity projects

• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage vendor/third-party contracts

• Highly experienced in managing project budget/costs, financial forecasting for high complexity projects

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. At Essity, you will belong to an organization which strongly believes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness; where you feel valued and are supported to grow and upskill yourself. You will be part of Global IT Services and will be challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Application End Date:

24 ago. 2025

Job Requisition ID:

Essity255679

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!