Position Overview

Are you an experienced project leader who can bring structure to complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and confidently engage with senior executives?

dormakaba is looking for an experienced IT Program / Project Manager to lead strategic SAP and business application initiatives. In this role, you will combine strong project management expertise with leadership, independence, and sound business judgement. You will provide a professional, reliable project management service from initial planning through successful delivery.

What you will do

• Lead complex global IT programs and projects involving SAP ERP, Salesforce CRM and other business applications
• Translate strategic objectives into clear plans, priorities, milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Simplify complex topics and present them clearly to project teams, business stakeholders, and senior executives
• Build alignment across business functions, IT teams, vendors, and leadership
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and governance
• Provide transparent reporting and decision-ready recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Work independently, take ownership, and proactively resolve challenges
• Lead project teams with clarity, confidence, and accountability
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, delivery methods, and overall project performance
• Ensure a consistent and professional project management experience for all stakeholders

What we require

• Strong experience managing global complex SAP and business application projects or programs
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including regular exposure to senior executives
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence without direct authority
• A structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach
• The ability to streamline complexity and create clarity in demanding environments
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively across global teams
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• A recognized project management certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or an equivalent qualification
• Professional proficiency in Italian and English
• Willingness to travel approximately 25 percent of the time

What success looks like
You create confidence in delivery. Stakeholders understand where projects stand, teams know what needs to happen next, risks are addressed early, and leadership receives the clarity needed to make informed decisions.

Ready to make an impact?
If you enjoy connecting strategy, technology, and people, and you know how to move complex initiatives forward, we would be pleased to hear from you!

What we offer

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity, inclusion, sustainability and mutual trust
• Home office allowance
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance
• 102.26 EUR Food vouchers
• Public transportation card
• Multisport / Coolfit card
• Opportunity for flexibility with a hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health, Legal & Financial Counselling)
• Language training opportunity
• Brand new modern office premises in a class A Business building
• Employee referral program
• Fresh fruits in the office
• Training and mentorship programs
• Access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your development

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!