Job Summary
| The SAP Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of large-scale SAP programs, including S/4HANA transformations, SAP Platform initiatives, and multi-vendor integrations. This role ensures strategic alignment, governance, delivery excellence, financial control, and stakeholder confidence across complex, multi-workstream SAP landscapes. The Program Manager acts as the single point of accountability for program outcomes, working closely with business leaders, IT leadership, SAP partners, and global delivery teams. |
Key Responsibilities
Role Summary The SAP Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of large-scale SAP programs, including S/4HANA transformations, SAP Platform initiatives, and multi-vendor integrations. This role ensures strategic alignment, governance, delivery excellence, financial control, and stakeholder confidence across complex, multi-workstream SAP landscapes. The Program Manager acts as the single point of accountability for program outcomes, working closely with business leaders, IT leadership, SAP partners, and global delivery teams. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Governance • Own and lead end-to-end SAP programs covering S/4HANA, SAP ECC migrations, SAP BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and integration platforms. • Establish and run program governance, including steering committees, executive reviews, RAID management, and decision forums. • Define program roadmap, milestones, and success metrics aligned with business objectives. Delivery & Execution Management • Oversee multiple SAP workstreams (Functional, Technical, Data, Integration, Testing, Change, Cutover). • Ensure delivery adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and cost baselines. • Drive SAP Activate / Agile / Hybrid delivery models depending on program needs. • Manage dependencies across vendors, system integrators, and internal teams. Stakeholder & Business Engagement • Act as the primary interface with senior business and IT stakeholders. • Translate business strategy into executable SAP transformation plans. • Provide clear, concise executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and decisions. Financial & Commercial Management • Own program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and margin governance. • Manage commercial aspects such as SOWs, change requests, and contract compliance. • Ensure financial transparency and proactive risk mitigation. Risk, Quality & Compliance • Identify and manage program-level risks and issues with proactive mitigation plans. • Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, enterprise architecture standards, and security/compliance requirements. • Drive quality assurance across design, build, testing, and deployment phases. People & Partner Management • Lead large, global SAP delivery teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models. • Mentor project managers, workstream leads, and delivery managers. • Coordinate effectively with SAP, hyperscalers, and third-party vendors. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience SAP & Technology Expertise • Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, Selective). • Solid understanding of SAP Platform components: o S/4HANA, SAP BTP o Integration (CPI, PI/PO, APIs) o SAP Ariba / SuccessFactors (preferred) • Good appreciation of data migration, integration, and security considerations in SAP landscapes. Program & Delivery Management • Proven track record of managing large, multi-year SAP programs (>USD multi-million). • Hands-on experience with SAP Activate, Agile, and Waterfall governance models. • Strong command over RAID management, dependency tracking, and executive reporting. Leadership & Communication • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills. • Ability to lead through influence, structure, and clarity. • Strong decision-making capability in high-pressure
Skill Requirements
| end-to-end ownership of large-scale SAP programs, including S/4HANA transformations, SAP Platform initiatives, and multi-vendor integrations. |