S/4HANA Programme Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Boss Professional Services
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, UK
Summary: The S/4HANA Programme Manager is tasked with leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes, ensuring timely and budget-aligned delivery that meets business objectives. This role encompasses overall programme leadership, governance, stakeholder management, and coordination with both internal teams and external partners. The position requires a strong focus on programme governance and change management to drive business readiness and benefits realization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA programmes from mobilisation through to go-live and hypercare.
- Establish programme governance, plans, reporting, and controls.
- Manage programme scope, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive sponsors.
- Coordinate business and technical workstreams, implementation partners, and third-party suppliers.
- Ensure delivery aligns with SAP Activate methodology and organisational standards.
- Oversee cutover planning, deployment activities, and transition to support.
- Drive business readiness, change management, and benefits realisation.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA delivery methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional programmes and vendor relationships.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong programme governance, financial management, and risk management capabilities.
- Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Programme or project management certification (eg MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMP).
- SAP Activate Project Manager certification.
- SAP S/4HANA certification.
- Experience with RISE with SAP and agile delivery approaches.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
S/4HANA Programme Manager - Hybrid - Contract
The S/4HANA Programme Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and aligned to business strategy. The role provides overall programme leadership, governance, stakeholder management, and coordination of internal teams and external delivery partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA programmes from mobilisation through to go-live and hypercare.
- Establish programme governance, plans, reporting, and controls.
- Manage programme scope, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive sponsors.
- Coordinate business and technical workstreams, implementation partners, and third-party suppliers.
- Ensure delivery aligns with SAP Activate methodology and organisational standards.
- Oversee cutover planning, deployment activities, and transition to support.
- Drive business readiness, change management, and benefits realisation.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
- Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA delivery methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional programmes and vendor relationships.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong programme governance, financial management, and risk management capabilities.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Programme or project management certification (eg MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMP).
Desirable
- SAP Activate Project Manager certification.
- SAP S/4HANA certification.
- Experience with RISE with SAP and agile delivery approaches.
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