S4/Hana Programme Director

We are representing a global food manufacturer embarking on a business-critical SAP S/4HANA greenfield transformation programme. To lead this initiative, we are seeking a highly capable Programme Director with a deep understanding of SAP systems, a track record of delivering complex global programmes, and a practical grasp of operational change across large organisations. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end delivery from programme definition and technical integration through to stakeholder engagement and post-implementation. This is a leadership role requiring hands-on direction of cross-functional teams, control of a sizeable budget, and clear communication with global business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA (greenfield), ensuring business continuity and system optimisation
• Engage senior stakeholders across operations, finance, supply chain and IT, ensuring alignment at each project stage
• Deliver strong programme governance, performance tracking and risk mitigation across all phases
• Champion user engagement and adoption through tailored change management and training initiatives
• Ensure high-quality data integrity, testing protocols and delivery in a regulated (e.g. GxP) environment
• Lead internal teams and third-party partners, creating a collaborative delivery model with measurable outcomes

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership of large-scale, complex SAP S/4HANA migrations across multiple geographies
• Expertise in technical delivery, programme governance, and complex stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business
• Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes within a manufacturing environment
• Track record of leading transformation in fast-paced, multi-site operations