SAP Program 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.