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PALTRON

Senior Manager, SAP Transformation

PALTRON

. Full responsibility for managing complex SAP transformation and digitalization projects for major clients in the retail and consumer goods sectors .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCologne • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex SAP transformation and digitalization projects, with a strong focus on leadership, client engagement, and sales processes. Proficient in fostering talent development and promoting innovative consulting approaches within the retail and consumer goods sectors.

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SAP Project ManagementLeadership SkillsSales DriveConsulting ExperienceFluent German

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Hard Skills
SAP ImplementationProject ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementMilestone Tracking
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial MindsetCollaborative EngagementTalent DevelopmentC-Level CommunicationDisciplinary Management
Industry Keywords
RetailConsumer GoodsIT ConsultingManagement ConsultingProject-Based Performance Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Full responsibility for managing complex SAP transformation and digitalization projects for major clients in the retail and consumer goods sectors
  • Manage projects at both the business and technology levels, including budget responsibility, milestone tracking, and risk management
  • Act as the central point of contact at C-level and management levels
  • Provide professional and disciplinary leadership to a team of consultants
  • Actively develop talent and foster a progressive culture
  • Drive service development and shape innovative consulting approaches
  • Promote consulting approaches through networks, conferences, and digital platforms
  • Support the entire sales process, from initial contact and pitch management through project completion
  • Contribute to the company’s internal development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven success in managing complex software implementations or large-scale IT projects holistically, including SAP and non-SAP projects
  • Solid understanding of SAP; deep technical expertise is not required
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and strong sales drive
  • Extensive professional experience in IT, strategy, or management consulting
  • Experience with the dynamics of consulting, collaborative client engagement, and a project-based performance culture
  • Strong professional leadership skills
  • Disciplinary management experience is preferred
  • Experience in retail, consumer goods, or related industries is preferred
  • Fluent German at native-speaker level
  • Good command of English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Clear career path with excellent prospects (recognized by Handelsblatt in 2026 for outstanding career development in management consulting)
  • Significant scope for influence and genuine ownership within an owner-managed boutique consultancy
  • Highly engaging, comprehensive large-scale projects for true market leaders
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Moderate travel requirements (up to 60%; currently typically less than two days per week at the client site)
  • 28 days of annual leave plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
  • State-of-the-art work and communication tools
  • Subsidy for an Urban Sports Club membership
  • Individual part-time arrangements for managers after successful onboarding
  • Permanent employment contract