What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Körber?
As a Project Manager you will lead and coordinate end‑to‑end SAP project activities within the U.S. region, with a primary focus on SAP EWM while also supporting initiatives across other SAP modules as needed. This role acts as the key bridge between the customer and internal global delivery teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and successful project outcomes. The Project Manager will communicate effectively at management level, oversee project governance, and support long‑term customer relationships. This position requires strong leadership, cross‑functional understanding of logistic processes, and the ability to manage both technical and business expectations.
Your role in our team
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!
If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Paoline Palm is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.
Your role in our team
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on SAP EWM and broader SAP project initiatives
- Lead project planning, scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, and delivery tracking across multiple SAP modules
- Facilitate communication between customer stakeholders and internal technical/functional teams located globally, including Germany
- Conduct regular status meetings, provide progress reports, and proactively escalate risks or issues
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and contractual commitments
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and change requests in coordination with internal leadership
- Act as an account manager for assigned customers, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and future engagements
- Support solution design discussions and ensure alignment with SAP EWM and other SAP module best practices
- Coordinate testing cycles, cutover activities, and go‑live support
- Maintain documentation, project governance, and compliance with internal PMO standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 4 years of experience in project management, preferably within SAP or supply chain technology environments
- Proven experience managing SAP projects mainly EWM; exposure to other SAP modules (WM, TM, MM, PP, PM, or S/4HANA logistics) is highly beneficial
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics processes, and supply chain fundamentals
- Experience working directly with customers in a consulting or delivery environment
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills
Ready for your next step? Click on ‘Apply now’ to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!
If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Paoline Palm is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.