SAP Manufacturing Project Manager – Italy (Legacy to SAP Conversion)
We are seeking an experienced SAP Manufacturing Project Manager to lead a legacy system to corporate SAP standard conversion at a manufacturing site in Italy. This role is accountable for hands on delivery across planning, data migration, cutover, and go live stabilization.
This is not a PMO, advisory, or strategy position. This role owns execution on the ground and is directly responsible for plant readiness, production continuity, and successful go live.
Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end SAP conversion from a legacy ERP system to the corporate SAP S 4 HANA standard
Own the integrated project plan across manufacturing, supply chain, and finance workstreams
Manage SAP data migration activities including planning, execution, validation, and reconciliation
Plan and execute SAP cutover and go live activities with minimal disruption to production
Coordinate closely with plant leadership, operations, IT teams, and external partners
Identify and manage risks related to downtime, business continuity, and data accuracy
Drive user readiness, testing coordination, and hypercare support following go live
Provide clear status reporting and timely escalation to global IT leadership

Required Experience

10 or more years of IT project management experience
7 or more years leading SAP implementations or conversions in manufacturing environments
Proven experience migrating from a legacy ERP system to SAP
Direct ownership of SAP cutover and go live activities
Strong understanding of SAP manufacturing processes
Hands on exposure to SAP PP and MM with finance integration awareness
Experience working in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments
Fluent English required
Italy based candidates strongly preferred

Required Skills

SAP S 4 HANA
Manufacturing SAP
Data Migration
SAP Cutover
SAP Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with global SAP template rollouts
Experience supporting multinational or US headquartered organizations
Familiarity with SAP security and user authorizations
Strong communication skills with both plant level and corporate stakeholders

Why This Role

High visibility SAP conversion at a manufacturing site
Long term engagement with strong extension potential
Opportunity to become a core delivery resource on a global SAP program
Hands on ownership of a critical plant go live

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