Project Manager (SAP-SalesForce integrations), Espoo

About the role

As our client's Project Manager, you will take ownership of phase two of a critical SAP-SalesForce integrations renewal project. Your core mission is to act as the “internal captain” for the project, bridging the gap between business stakeholders and the external development partner. You will ensure that the project is correctly scoped, technical proposals are sensible, and decision-making remains efficient.

You will collaborate closely with many internal stakeholders, as well as lead the day-to-day delivery cooperation with the external partner. This is a full-time assignment estimated to last until Q1 2027. The position is located in Espoo (Keilaniemi) and follows a hybrid working model with weekly on-site work.

You are offered

• A key role in a significant IT renewal program involving major enterprise platforms (SAP & SalesForce)
• The opportunity to lead and manage a large-scale global vendor collaboration
• A professional environment where you can utilize your skills in both technical understanding and stakeholder management
• An Epassi lunch card and versatile occupational health care services

You will be employed in this role through Academic Work. As a consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future.

Work tasks

• Project Leadership: Initiate and scope phase two of the renewal project, ensuring the project stays on track and within agreed boundaries (preventing scope creep).
• Vendor Management: Manage the external partner deliveries. You will validate their technical proposals to ensure they are sensible and cost-effective.
• Stakeholder Facilitation: Communicate plans clearly to internal stakeholders (SAP, FSM, CRM). You will facilitate decision-making by providing clear options and recommendations, not just highlighting problems.
• Preparation of Material: Create high-quality decision-making material to support steering and management.
• Escalation Management: Identify bottlenecks early and involve the right people to resolve critical topics effectively.

We are looking for

• Relevant educational background (e.g., Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or Engineering)
• Solid experience in Project Management, specifically in project initiation, scoping, and execution
• Strong knowledge of SAP environments
• Understanding and experience in system integrations and data flows between enterprise systems
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical plans to business stakeholders

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience with SalesForce
• Previous experience working with major offshore IT vendors
• Experience in FSM (Field Service Management) domains

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Solution-oriented – You provide options and advice instead of "dumping" responsibilities on others. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Assertive and Critical – You are able to challenge external partners and evaluate if a technical proposal is viable or if it requires a different approach.
• Structured Communicator – You know how to involve the right people at the right time and can facilitate complex decision-making processes.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

You will hear more of the client company in the first step of the process, during a phone interview.