bluewaveSELECT

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

bluewaveSELECT

Job Title

SAP Project Manager - Paris area - 3 days on site/2 days remote

Job Description

Job title: SAP Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA Deployment Role Summary: Lead key delivery workstreams for a major SAP S/4HANA transformation within a defense & aerospace enterprise, coordinating technical activities across SAP and legacy systems, managing risks, and ensuring scope, schedule, and quality targets are met. Expactations: • 5+ years in SAP S/4HANA implementation projects • Current security clearance or French nationality to qualify • Fluent in English (French a bonus) • Proven stakeholder management, planning, and communication skills • Experience with Jira or equivalent project tracking tools Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate SAP and non‑SAP technical workstreams (RICEFW, Tibco ESB, MDG) • Oversee data migration and preparation (SAP ADM, JiVS, Golden Data) • Drive deployment readiness: cut‑over planning, dry runs, UAT preparation • Manage timelines, risk logs, Jira tickets, and weekly RIDA updates • Facilitate progress updates and align cross‑functional teams • Achieve critical milestones (UAT launch May 2026, go‑live Jan 2027) Required Skills: • Deep SAP S/4HANA implementation knowledge • Strong SAP process expertise and project delivery methodology • Risk and issue management, scheduling, and resource coordination • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication • Mastery of project tools (Jira, etc.) • Cut‑over and migration planning and execution skills Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field • SAP S/4HANA certification preferred • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) desirable

France

On site

Mid level

18-11-2025

Company Name

bluewaveSELECT

Job Title

SAP Transition & Operations Manager - 4 Months initially - Based in EMEA

Job Description

**Job title** SAP Transition & Operations Manager (4‑Month Contract) **Role Summary** Lead the transition and ongoing operations of SAP ERP landscapes across APAC and Europe, ensuring seamless vendor management, governance, incident resolution, and continuous improvement. **Expactations** - Deliver project milestones within timelines and budget. - Maintain high service levels (SLA adherence). - Provide transparent reporting and performance metrics. - Foster collaboration across global teams and stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and escalation processes. - Conduct governance sessions, program meetings, daily scrums, JIRA forums, and retrospectives. - Oversee incident management, SLAs, JIRA workflows, and hyper‑care exit. - Support SAP upgrades, audits, testing cycles, and critical incident resolution. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives, performance monitoring, and audit compliance. - Coach and prioritize daily operational tasks for cross‑functional teams. **Required Skills** - 8+ years in ERP systems management, supply chain technology, or IT operations. - Strong vendor contract and legal process experience. - Proven leadership and stakeholder management abilities. - Expertise in SAP environments, JIRA, and Agile practices. - Excellent communication, coaching, and prioritization skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - SAP certification (e.g., SAP MM, SD, or Basis) preferred.

Emea, United kingdom

On site

03-12-2025

Company Name

bluewaveSELECT

Job Title

MES Programme Manager - Outside IR35 - 12-Month Contract

Job Description

**Job Title:** MES Programme Manager – 12‑Month Contract **Role Summary:** Lead the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) transformation for a major customer, focusing on SAP ME decommissioning and the future manufacturing application landscape. Manage programme strategy, scope, and roadmap, drive process redesign, and ensure business continuity across manufacturing operations. **Expectations:** - Proven experience delivering large‑scale MES or manufacturing IT transformation programmes. - Deep knowledge of SAP ME architecture, integration points, and typical customisations. - Track record of successfully decommissioning or transitioning MES platforms in complex manufacturing environments. - Strong background in manufacturing operations, ideally with a progression from operations to IT leadership or transformation roles. - Demonstrated ability to build trust‑based relationships with IT leadership and manufacturing stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and lead overall programme strategy, scope, and roadmap for the Manufacturing Integration Simplification initiative. - Manage controlled decommissioning of the existing SAP ME solution, ensuring minimal disruption to production. - Analyse SAP ME dependencies across the manufacturing ecosystem to preserve business continuity. - Drive process redesign efforts supporting future manufacturing operations and integration requirements. - Act as the primary programme authority on MES integration, technical risk management, and long‑term application strategy. - Collaborate closely with cross‑functional IT and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment, clarity, and confidence throughout the transformation. - Communicate programme progress, risks, and outcomes transparently to stakeholders. **Required Skills:** - Programme management (Agile/Scrum and Waterfall) - SAP ME configuration, integration, and architecture - MES de‑commissioning and transition planning - Process mapping, redesign, and improvement - IT risk management and mitigation - Stakeholder engagement and change management - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities - Excellent communication and presentation skills **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. - Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – Manufacturing Execution Systems) preferred. - Programme Management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) advantageous.

Emea, United kingdom

On site

04-12-2025

Company Name

bluewaveSELECT

Job Title

SAP S/4HANA Data Expert - 6 months - £650 Per Day - Outside IR35

Job Description

**Job title** SAP S/4HANA Data Expert **Role Summary** 6‑month contract with a global SAP S/4HANA programme, responsible for defining business data requirements, creating and enforcing S/4 Enterprise Data Standards, and ensuring ECC data is fit for migration. The role partners with business, data governance, and IT to deliver a quality core data set for process execution and analytics. **Expectations** - Operate within a 3‑day per week onsite schedule (Luton, UK). - Deliver data design that aligns with SAP standards and supports business processes and analytics. - Drive change management activities, including impact assessments, user training, and critical use‑case documentation. **Key Responsibilities** - Analyze and document business data needs within the S/4 design process. - Define, document, and enforce S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and MDM definitions globally. - Assess existing ECC data for fit‑for‑purpose and plan data migration actions. - Engage with data governance forums, data offices, and business partners to secure data quality objectives. - Collaborate with P&MM to ensure process integration and data alignment. - Support global implementation phases, including deployment, testing, and user acceptance. - Provide change impact assessments and develop critical use‑case examples for stakeholders. - Deliver training materials and conduct user education sessions. **Required Skills** - 5+ years of SAP S/4HANA implementation experience with a focus on data. - Strong P&MM and data governance expertise. - Proven ability to design and implement global data standards (MDM, definitions). - Deep understanding of SAP transactions, reporting, and data integration across the architecture. - Experience in business‑IT partnership and influencing cross‑functional teams. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or comparable experience). - SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA (or equivalent). - SAP Data Governance certification (preferred).

Luton, United kingdom

On site

09-12-2025