PstrongSAP Project Manager – Manufacturing Materials (Governance Role) | Italy /strong /ppNorth Point Technology is supporting a global automotive manufacturer through a multi-year SAP transformation program across Italy. This role is for an experienced SAP Project Manager to provide strongindependent governance oversight /strong for a high-visibility SAP material systems conversion at an Italian manufacturing plant. /ppThis is strongnot /strong a hands-on configuration role. The Project Manager will be embedded with the business and responsible for delivery oversight, vendor accountability, and executive-level reporting while execution is performed by a global systems integrator. /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pp - Serve as the governance Project Manager for an SAP material systems conversion at an Italian manufacturing plant /pp - Oversee systems integrator execution while maintaining zero configuration or delivery ownership /pp - Provide accurate, unbiased status reporting to business and IT leadership /pp - Manage schedule, scope, risks, dependencies, and escalation paths across plant and technical center workstreams /pp - Actively challenge vendors when delivery risk or misalignment is identified /pp - Ensure production continuity in a low-tolerance manufacturing environment /pp - Coordinate with global IT, enterprise architecture, and plant leadership teams /ppstrongRequired Experience /strong /pp - 15+ years of SAP project or program management experience /pp - Proven legacy SAP to S/4HANA or major material systems conversion experience /pp - Strong background in manufacturing and materials management environments /pp - Demonstrated experience managing Accenture or other large global systems integrators /pp - Experience operating in governance-only roles without configuration responsibility /pp - Ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and confidently to senior leadership /pp - Fluent in English; br / Italian proficiency strongly preferred /pp - Based in Italy with ability to work on-site /ppstrongEngagement Details /strong /pp - Initial engagement expected to run 12+ months /pp - High likelihood of follow-on SAP projects across additional Italian plants /pp - Opportunity to expand into regional ownership depending on performance /p