Sap Program Manager/Project Manager

Role Summary The SAP Programme / PMO Lead will own governance, planning, execution, and delivery oversight of all SAP Technology and Integration workstreams across large, complex SAP programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SAP programme governance, delivery cadence, and execution discipline
• Define and run PMO operating model (RAID, milestones, dependencies, quality gates)
• Drive integrated programme plans covering Build, Test, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare
• Establish SteerCo, Core Team, and Workstream governance with crisp decision frameworks
• Manage and align all SAP technology workstreams including:
• SAP S/4HANA (On-Prem / Private / Public Cloud)
• SAP BTP, CPI / Integration Suite
• ABAP, Fiori, Extensions (Clean Core aligned)
• Interfaces with non-SAP systems (CRM, SCM, MES, WMS, Finance, Banks, 3PLs, Tax, etc.)
• Oversee technical design sign-offs, transport strategy, and release governance
• Build and maintain integrated master plans across all SAP and non-SAP streams
• Proactively identify cross-stream risks, integration bottlenecks, and resource conflicts
• Own RAID logs and ensure risks are mitigated, not just reported
• Drive cutover planning, mock runs, and go-live readiness assessments
• Manage multiple SI partners, niche vendors, and SAP teams simultaneously
• Track vendor deliverables against SoW, milestones, and commercials
• Resolve inter-vendor conflicts and accountability gaps
• Act as the single point of escalation for delivery-related issues

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Must-HaveLead ECC to S/4HANA transformation programs end-to-end

• Drive governance, manage SIs, and align business + IT
• 8+ yrs experience; 2+ yrs in SAP program/project delivery
• Hands-on ECC to S/4HANA migration experience
• Strong in at least one module: (SD, MM, FICO, PP etc.)
• Proven large-scale program management + stakeholder handling

Good to Have:*

PMP certification, Manufacturing Experience, Consulting Experience with Deloitte/Accenture etc. within SAP domain.