SAP SuccessFactors Programme Manager
Posted 1 day ago by MRP Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead is a leadership role focused on overseeing a significant global HR transformation initiative, specifically the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors. The position involves managing external partners, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, and driving the overall success of the programme. The role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on management of complex processes, including vendor selection and integration activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the full SuccessFactors implementation lifecycle across all phases
- Managing programme governance, steering groups, RAID, budgets and executive reporting
- Holding implementation partners accountable for scope, quality, timeline and delivery
- Leading payroll provider RFI/RFP and supplier selection processes
- Overseeing integrations, data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live readiness
- Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change across HR, IT, Finance and Operations
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP SuccessFactors transformation programmes
- Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules
- Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships
- Strong programme governance and executive stakeholder management capability
- Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead Contract | HR Transformation | London
We’re looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead to take ownership of a major global HR transformation programme. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across the organisation, while also leading the competitive selection and onboarding of a best-of-breed third-party payroll provider. You’ll work at the centre of our people strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, managing external delivery partners, and ensuring the successful delivery of a complex, business-critical transformation programme.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the full SuccessFactors implementation lifecycle across all phases
- Managing programme governance, steering groups, RAID, budgets and executive reporting
- Holding implementation partners accountable for scope, quality, timeline and delivery
- Leading payroll provider RFI/RFP and supplier selection processes
- Overseeing integrations, data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live readiness
- Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change across HR, IT, Finance and Operations
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP SuccessFactors transformation programmes
- Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules
- Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships
- Strong programme governance and executive stakeholder management capability
- Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services
- Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills
This role requires someone commercially astute, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in complex environments with senior stakeholders.