Project Manager - SAP SuccessFactors (m/f/d)*

Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

This role will be part of the Corporate Functions Tower for Group Technology ( IT 1.12), which oversees IT service delivery and manages key relationships across all corporate and central units, including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Services/Facilities, and Procurement. The Tower also manages cross-functional domains such as document management, collaboration platforms, corporate websites, and Group-wide Identity Access Management (IAM), as well as selected central platforms and Regulatory/Integrated Risk Management (IRM) product delivery.

As a Project Manager you will be accountable for executing a diverse range of projects that support our digitization of HR processes. You’ll have the responsibility to deliver results on time and budget, working with global teams across a range of IT disciplines including Architecture,  Service Delivery, Application Teams and external service providers and vendors.

Your job

• Responsible for and perform multi-project management for various HR processes including implementation of additional modules in the global SAP HR SuccessFactors, SAP HCM  and variety of HR Tools.
• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
• Ensure adherence and adoption of Munich Re’s project management methodology – ‘One Essentials’ and compliance processes, incl. documentation, process description and quality reports.
• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities.  Managing delivery of the project according to this plan.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction, including external implementation partner.

Your profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a comparable qualification.
• More than 7 years of professional experience in managing complex IT and digital transformation projects, including large-scale SAP SuccessFactors implementation programs within an international HR environment.
• Proven track record in program and project management, covering all project phases from business case definition through implementation and rollout.
• Strong expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and its integration into complex enterprise landscapes, ideally including SAP HCM and related HR applications.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with compliance- related topics in the insurance industry, e.g., DORA and VAIT
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, external vendors, and implementation partners.
• Ability to manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources in global and cross-functional environments.
• Familiarity with agile and traditional project management methodologies; PMI, PRINCE2, Scrum, or similar certification is an advantage.
• Recognized as proactive and with high problem solving competence

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.  
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. 
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. 
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements. 
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Korbinian Rentsch
Talent Acquisition Partner