IT GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE PROJECT MANAGER (GYK)

Hungary - Budapest

Tech People is a European provider of technical skills permanent recruitment and temporary contracting services for multiple industries.

Currently we are looking for

IT GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE PROJECT MANAGER (GYK)

Location: Budapest, (hybrid)

Salary: competitive

Type of employment: full time, contracting

Start: ASAP

Tasks:

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT-driven global trade compliance projects, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Drive the implementation and enhancement of trade compliance functionalities within ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA, VP1, IFS or equivalent).
Lead structured project governance processes, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder updates.
Coordinate, document, and resolve complex risks and issues.
Support and coordinate change management activities in line with release management.
Ability to report issues at detailed level to the core team and high level to senior leadership.
Systems & Data Integration:
- Partner with IT and business teams to implement integrations between ERP systems and OneSource trade compliance tool (e.g., denied party screening, Free Trade Agreements and Global Classification modules).
- Ability to review and support system integrations with aligned data flows related to classification (HTS, ECCN), country of origin, export licenses, and import/export transactions.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of compliance-critical master data across platforms.
Compliance Enablement & Automation:
- Translate global trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, customs requirements) into scalable IT solutions and controls.
- Automate screening, document generation, and license management processes through configuration and workflow design.
- Support the development and documentation of system validation, audit trails, and reporting tools aligned with internal control standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as a liaison between IT, Global Trade Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, and external vendors.
- Facilitate workshops and technical discussions to align project requirements with regulatory needs.
- Support testing and user training to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of compliance tools

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years supporting Global Trade Compliance or ERP-related initiatives.
Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), including configuration or integration support.
Some level of experience in Import/export compliance, trade regulations, and how they are operationalized through technology.
Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within scope in a matrixed organization.
Strong risk and issue management skills
English on a communication level
Candidate needs to be to be currently eligible to work in Hungary

To apply for this opportunity, please register you CV, or for more information +36 30 599 6319 Gyöngyvér Komjád