Project Associate (limited full-time)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll build

As a Project Associate, you will be part of the Project Management Office (PMO), which plays a vital role in ensuring that the project team can focus on delivering project outcomes, while they handle the administrative and operational elements. Your support is crucial to the smooth functioning of projects, especially in complex or fast-paced environments.

Project Setup, Monitoring, and Reporting:

• Assist in project setup, including forecasting, planning, and risk and issue management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, such as weekly status reports and snapshots.
• Monitor progress in MS Projects, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met.
• Conduct time recording checks and margin reviews.

Communication and Coordination:

• Schedule and document meetings, capturing action points and follow-ups.
• Prepare presentations, visuals, and status updates with inputs from PMs.
• Support consultant onboarding, interview coordination, and resource scheduling.

Deployment and Post-Go-Live:

• Track and resolve defects during deployment and post-go-live phases.
• Prepare cutover files and support go-live communication and monitoring.
• Compile lessons-learned documentation and ensure smooth project handovers.

What you bring

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or a related role.
• University degree – Economics, Informatics, Computer Science, Polytechnics, Business or related field.
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or Trello. Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for coordination and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working with diverse teams.
• Timely completion of tasks, accurate documentation, and effective risk escalation.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering quality support.
• Fluent English and Romanian, any other European language as advantage

Where you belong

SAP Adoption Services Center (ASC) is responsible for the overall management of projects originated by the SAP Market Units (MU) in various countries. They are responsible for planning, tracking and managing the project, for identifying key resources and providing the governance required to meet project objectives.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 441046 | Work Area: Customer Service and Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid