Program Manager Business ; m​/f​/d

Position Overview

dormakaba Global IT is seeking a Program Manager SAP & Business Applications to lead the execution of critical enterprise transformation initiatives. This role is central to delivering large-scale SAP programs that underpin dormakaba’s core business processes across finance, supply chain and operations.

• Take full ownership of strategic programs from initiation through to successful delivery and value realization, managing scope, timelines, budget, risks and dependencies across multiple work streams and partners.
• Establish and lead governance structures with senior business and IT stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment and effective decision‑making.
• Steer execution on a day‑to‑day basis, proactively resolving issues and clarifying complex, fast‑moving environments.
• Lead cross‑functional, multi‑vendor teams across regions, fostering collaboration and a strong sense of shared accountability.
• Build alignment across stakeholders, ensuring delivered solutions are anchored sustainably within the organization.
• Promote a structured and transparent approach to risk, quality and change management, ensuring stability and long‑term value creation.

SAP transformations are at the core of this role. You bring strong experience in managing complex SAP landscapes and understand the critical success factors of large‑scale implementations. While you are not expected to configure SAP systems yourself, you have the expertise to challenge delivery approaches, assess integration risks, and ensure alignment between functional, technical and business perspectives. You confidently engage with business leaders, SAP functional experts and implementation partners to keep programs on track and outcome‑focused.

• Proven track record of leading complex enterprise programs end‑to‑end, with at least 7 years in program or project management.
• Hands‑on experience delivering SAP implementations or transformations across the full lifecycle, including planning, go‑live and hypercare.
• Strong experience managing multi‑vendor, cross‑functional teams across international environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or SAFe; SAP or ITIL certifications are an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Fluent business English;
  German is a strong advantage.

• Outcome‑driven and take ownership beyond status reporting.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and translating complexity into clear plans and decisions.
• A strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Resilient and composed, able to perform effectively in demanding and dynamic environments.
• Value‑oriented, focusing on sustainable business impact rather than pure delivery metrics.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a mindset that drives continuous improvement and shared success.

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
• Attractive salary package
• Development opportunities
• Employee support program
• Monetary benefits such as online discount systems for shopping, travel, insurance etc.
• Additional benefits such as free parking and an on‑site restaurant
• Flexibility through a hybrid working model

dormakaba Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.