Rimowa Senior IT Backoffice Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA seeks Senior IT Backoffice Project Manager in Cologne, Germany to lead SAP S/4HANA and enterprise systems transformation. Full-time hybrid role with 10+ years ERP implementation experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead strategic analysis and solution definition by conducting in-depth assessment of existing processes, solutions, and data across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product, and sales departments to identify improvement opportunities and guide integrated solution design
- Develop, execute, and oversee comprehensive project plans for implementing core business solutions including SAP S/4HANA (Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution), PLM, Collaborative Applications, and QA tools, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks
- Assemble and lead a cross-functional project committee ensuring alignment and informed decision-making across all involved departments and stakeholders
- Foster effective collaboration with external consultants, internal technical teams, and business units throughout the full project lifecycle to achieve integrated solutions and seamless execution
- Oversee the complete implementation of solutions, maintaining strict adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and industry best practices
- Coordinate with IT teams to plan, execute, and validate all necessary system integrations effectively
- Develop and manage comprehensive change management strategies to drive user adoption and organizational acceptance of new systems and processes across all business units
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field
- Proven track record of 7+ years successfully leading and delivering complex IT system transformation programs and projects
- Strong expertise in managing complex ERP implementations with significant experience in SAP, ideally including exposure to S/4HANA transformations
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Quality Assurance (QA) solution landscapes
- Strong background in manufacturing processes, procurement, quality management, engineering, supply chain, R&D, product development, and sales operations
- Exemplary project management capabilities including planning, execution, risk management, and budget control
- Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management abilities with external vendors
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Fluent English and intermediate German; French is a plus
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% of working time, particularly during rollout phases
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in IT project management and system transformation, with at least 7 years leading complex ERP implementations and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing or similar complex operational environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
30 days paid vacation per year; flexible working hours; RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift upon completion of probationary period; corporate benefits and 30% discount on RIMOWA assortment; company pension scheme with high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits; company canteen with freshly prepared and affordable meals; Urban Sports Club membership; subsidized public transportation ticket and job bike; international environment with development opportunities within LVMH; hybrid working arrangement.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
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