SAP Transformation Manager*in (m/w/d)

About the University of Trier

With foresight for people and society: The University of Trier conducts relevant research and teaching for nature, society, and a sustainable future. The focus is on innovation, diversity, and close cooperation in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer across disciplinary and spatial boundaries. With over 10,000 students and around 2,000 employees, the University of Trier is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a family-like culture characterized by diversity and tolerance, and a vibrant academic life offer freedom to develop personal potential.

About the Role

In the Department V: University Development and Central Services of the Central Administration of the University of Trier, the following position is to be filled as soon as possible:

SAP Transformation Manager*in (m/w/d)

(Pay group 12 TV-L, 100%, permanent)

Department V bundles a broad spectrum of science-related services and supports the planning and strategic development of the university.

These tasks await you

• Planning and steering the project for the transformation and migration of the current university SAP ECC environment with the service areas personnel management, travel management, finance, controlling, materials management/purchasing, and organizational management to S/4HANA;
• Responsible conceptual and structural support of the permanent and continuous further development of the future S/4HANA system within the university IT architecture;
• Development and implementation of the technological development concept (especially use of cloud and AI technologies);
• Coordination, steering, and support of the project team;
• Steering of external service providers involved in the project, permanent system operation, and development work;
• Responsible monitoring of project goals regarding quality, time, and budget;
• Support of the change process within the University of Trier, including the implementation of measures to promote acceptance of new systems and processes;
• Identification of possible project risks and development of measures for risk minimization;
• Regular reporting to the steering committee, presidium, department heads, and other stakeholders.

As part of your work, you will collaborate closely with the departments of the university administration, neighboring teams within the department, especially the Administrative IT team, the Center for Information, Communication and Media Technology (ZIMK), the Information Security Officer (ISB), and other service units in the Planning and Development team.

What we expect from you

• Completed, relevant university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent), e.g., in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Data Science;
• Relevant, approximately three years of practical experience, ideally in a university or public sector environment;
• Very good knowledge in the SAP environment (preferably S/4HANA) and broad understanding of adjacent modules and interfaces;
• Sound knowledge of modern IT infrastructures (cloud computing, virtualization, data management and analysis, networks, security, AI);
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of IT strategies and projects;
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, creativity, and willingness to learn;
• Outstanding communication skills and ability for sovereign stakeholder and change management.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience in managing complex IT projects in a university or public sector environment;
• Project experience with SAP S/4HANA;
• Knowledge of SAP cloud technologies, including the Business Technology Platform (BTP);
• Knowledge in process and quality management (e.g., ITIL, ISO standards) as well as in the optimization and digitalization of administrative processes.

Our Offer

We offer a diverse and responsible role at the interface between science and administration on a green, international campus with good connections to the region, as well as:

• Flexible working time models
• An extensive range of further training opportunities
• A secure job in public service with a company pension plan for employees
• An international, university work environment
• A family-friendly university with holiday care services
• Access to a large university library
• Discounts on university sports and cafeteria
• An annual special payment according to the collective agreement
• Corporate Benefits

The position is suitable for part-time employment. The University of Trier strives to increase the number of its female employees and strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status to severely disabled persons according to § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability (please enclose proof).