IT Backoffice Transformation Project Manager (m/f/d)
Position
Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.
At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Backoffice Transformation Project Manager to lead our ambitious journey towards implementing the best-in-class solutions covering following business processes: Manufacturing to inventory, Purchasing to pay, Order to cash and Product lifecycle management.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for orchestrating the seamless transition from existing solutions to a comprehensive suite of solutions, including SAP, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Collaboration Applications, and Quality Assurance (QA) solutions.
By optimizing processes and empowering teams, you will play a vital role in driving efficiency and effectiveness across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product, and sales departments. If you possess a proven track record in successfully executing complex system transformation projects and are passionate about driving organizational growth, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
This is a permanent, full-time position located at our headquarters in Cologne.
Job responsibilities
Conduct an in-depth analysis of existing solutions, processes, and data across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product, and sales departments, identifying areas for improvement and integration.
Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan, encompassing the implementation of SAP S4 (Purchasing, Manufacturing and distribution), PLM, Collaborative Applications, and QA solutions.
Assemble and lead a cross-functional project committee
Work collaboratively with consultants and technical teams
Oversee the seamless implementation of the solutions, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality benchmarks, and industry best practices.
Coordinate with IT teams, to ensure all systems integrations are done as planned.
Manage all aspects of change management strategies to drive acceptance and seamless adoption of the new systems across all business units.
Prepare and deliver concise and impactful project status reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing insightful updates on key performance indicators and milestones.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field.
Proven track record (7+ years) in successfully leading and delivering complex transformation projects
Deep expertise and profound knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP, as well as familiarity with PLM and QA solutions.
Strong background in manufacturing processes, procurement, quality management, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product development, and sales operations.
Exemplary project management skills
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Great interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Analytical thinking, strong vision, communication skills and persuasiveness, to resolve issues with cross-functional teams
Fluent German & English skills are required, French is an asset
Additional information
What you can expect from us:
30 days paid vacation per year
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
Free employee parking, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
International environment and development opportunities within LVMH
BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:
Please send us your complete application documents including your salary requirements and details of your possible starting date.
We look forward to receiving your application!Look for us on Instagram [at]RIMOWA or visit us on our RIMOWA Career page: https://career.rimowa.com/
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.
