Program Manager Digital Transformation (all genders)

About tonies::
tonies is the globally leading interactive audio platform for children with more than 10 million Tonieboxes and 125 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes around 1,400 Tonies in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.

You as part of tonies::
We seek a seasoned Program Manager (all genders) to lead a pivotal, company-wide Organizational and ERP Transformation. This strategic program transitions a distributed, high-variety setup (Microsoft BC) to a harmonized operating model powered by SAP S/4HANA Cloud. The ideal candidate merges business transformation acumen with deep ERP implementation expertise.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include::
Transformation & Strategy

• Own the transformation delivery, focusing on aligning core end-to-end processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) associated with ERP.
• Define and secure commitment for the process harmonization across the organization.
• Manage the Program Roadmap, governance, critical path, and program-level risk register.

Execution & Oversight

• Lead all phases (planning, realization, deployment) to ensure a stable transition into operations.
• Establish robust Program Governance and ensure compliance with internal controls and best practices.
• Manage the System Integrator (SI) partner contract, scope, and performance.
• Oversee all key streams: S/4HANA Cloud design, data strategy, integration, testing, and cutover.
• Manage budget, timeline, and resource allocation effectively, reporting transparently to the Sponsor.

Leadership

• Act as a proactive, empathetic leader, securing consensus across historically decentralized business units.

What we are looking for::
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years experience in ERP Transformation Program Management (Finance, Supply Chain focus)
• SAP Expertise: Mandatory direct experience leading at least one full-cycle SAP implementation (preferably S/4HANA Cloud), familiar with SAP Activate.
• Transformation Acumen: Proven success leading large-scale organizational and business process transformations.
• Global Acumen: Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders across diverse, decentralized global units.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven leader focused on maturing organizational project management capabilities.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are very welcome
•  Relevant Program/Project Management certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMP) are a strong advantage.

Why tonies?:
• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know::
As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sabine Schykowski
Talent Acquisition Manager