Techno-Functional Project Manager (S4 Hana) (1 year contratual role)

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Techno-Functional Project Manager (S4 Hana) to support the global rollout of SAP S/4HANA across 35 countries. In this role, you will serve as the central coordination hub, bridging the gap between the Global Project Management Office (PMO) and our international Finance teams.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and possesses a strong understanding of project management methodologies, coupled with a foundational comfort in financial processes. Your mission will be to keep project tracks on schedule, maintain flawless documentation, and ensure seamless communication across global borders.

Responsibilities:

1. Global Coordination & Scheduling

- Cross-Border Alignment: Coordinate and schedule project meetings, workshops, and localization sessions across multiple time zones for 35 countries.

- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for country-specific Finance leads, ensuring they are aware of upcoming deadlines, deliverables, and data cleansing requirements.

- Action Tracking: Attend project meetings, capture detailed minutes, and aggressively track action items to closure.

1. Financial & PMO Support

- Budget & Expense Tracking: Assist the Finance Project Manager in tracking project spend, reconciling vendor invoices, and monitoring budget variances.

- Resource Management: Maintain the project resource plan, tracking internal and external consultant allocations across various country workstreams.