SAP Project Manager (SAP Optimization & Performance)

Job Description:

Company Description:

Talan - Positive Innovation
Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of EUR850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.
Talan at a Glance
Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we've built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we're on track to reach EUR1 billion in revenue this year.
Our Core Areas of Expertise
* Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
* Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
* Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.
We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

Job Description:

You will join a critical SAP database optimization and enhancement program for a major retail client.
The initiative focuses on improving SAP performance, optimizing data volumes, and reducing the impact of data retention on business operations, working closely with internal teams and external SAP experts.
What You Will Do
* Take ownership of an ongoing SAP optimization project and stabilize delivery.
* Coordinate closely with technical SAP teams, business stakeholders, and the SAP Architect in Poland.
* Translate complex SAP technical topics into clear business impacts and decisions.
* Lead discussions around data retention policies and performance vs. accessibility trade-offs.
* Identify skill gaps within the team and define the need for additional roles or expertise.
* Ensure project alignment with daily business operations, minimizing disruption.
* Drive efficiency, structure, and process improvements within the SAP delivery team.

Qualifications:

Must / Blockers:
* Proven experience managing complex SAP enhancement or optimization projects.
* Experience in challenging SAP environments (e.g. high number of Z-transactions).
* Strong hands-on project management approach; able to step into an ongoing project immediately.
* Solid experience with SAP S/4HANA environments.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical teams and business users.
* Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills.
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-changing, high-pressure environments.
* Fluent Polish Proficiency
* Fluent English Proficiency
Nice to have:
* Experience in SAP database optimization / data volume management.
* Background in high-volume data environments.
* SAP Retail experience.
* Exposure to SAP modules such as FI/CO, SuccessFactors, EWM, RE-FX.

Additional Information:

What do we offer you?
* Hybrid position based in Poznan, Poland
* Permanent, full-time contract.
* Training and career development.
* Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, Language lessons, Pluxee Cardetc
* Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.
If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you