Senior IT Project Manager

Hybrid/ Garching near Munich

We’re looking for Senior IT Project Manager - Enterprise Applications for Amer Sports’ office in Garching.

Amer Sports is a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, powered by a community of people who share a passion for authenticity, impact, and excellence. We bring together leading brands, talented teams, and a culture built on collaboration. If you’re looking for an environment where you can make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

In this role, you will lead business-critical projects across a diverse enterprise application landscape spanning SAP and non-SAP solutions. You will work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to deliver transformation initiatives that improve business processes, support growth, and enable our long-term digital strategy.

This is an opportunity to work in a truly international environment, partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, HR, Logistics, and Corporate Functions while helping shape the future of technology at Amer Sports.

We know that great talent comes from different backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing

Lead end-to-end project delivery 

• Manage medium to large-scale enterprise application projects across SAP and non-SAP platforms. 

• Own project scope, timeline, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Coordinate activities across planning, design, testing, deployment, and hypercare phases. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple countries, brands, and business functions. 

• Support the adoption of standardized and scalable business processes. 

Partner with the business 

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand priorities, challenges, and strategic objectives  

• Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and decision-making sessions. 

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and key stakeholders across the organization. 

Coordinate enterprise application landscapes 

• Deliver projects involving SAP solutions including S/4HANA, ECC, EWM, etc. 

• Lead initiatives involving SaaS platforms and non-SAP business applications. 

• Manage dependencies across systems, integrations, and application teams. 

• Ensure end-to-end delivery readiness across interconnected solutions. 

Manage external partners and vendors 

• Coordinate implementation partners, consulting firms, and technology vendors. 

• Monitor project milestones, quality standards, and delivery commitments. 

• Support contract governance and supplier performance management where required. 

Ensure quality, governance, and compliance 

• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. 

• Ensure compliance with Amer Sports' IT governance, security, and quality standards. 

• Coordinate testing, deployment readiness, and business adoption activities. 

What you need to succeed

• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, ideally gained within a consulting, IT services, or system integration environment. 
• Proven success delivering SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or other enterprise application projects in international and complex business environments. 
• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.  
• Strong understanding of enterprise application landscapes, business processes, and system integrations. 
• Solid knowledge of project planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and project governance. 
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and similar collaboration platforms. 
• Exposure to both SAP and non-SAP business applications, including SaaS solutions. 
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects from planning through successful delivery. 
• Ability to influence decisions, align diverse stakeholders, and work effectively in a global, multicultural environment. 
• PMP, PRINCE2, or a similar project management certification would be considered an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews: Usually 2–4 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
5. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

Interested?

Please submit your application via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com (HR). Apply and join us in striving for excellence at each step!

Amer Sports is a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic. Our brands are known for their detailed craftsmanship, unwavering authenticity, and premium market positioning. As creators of exceptional apparel, footwear, and equipment, we pride ourselves on cutting-edge innovation, performance, and designs that allow elite athletes and everyday consumers to perform their best.

With over 15,400 employees globally, Amer Sports’ purpose is to elevate the world through sport. Our vision is to be the best sporting goods company in the world. With corporate offices in Helsinki, Munich, Kraków, New York, and Shanghai, we have operations in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100+ countries. Amer Sports generated $6.6 billion of revenue in 2025. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information, visit www.amersports.com.