SAP SuccessFactors Programme Manager
Posted 1 day ago by MRP Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
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London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead is a high-profile leadership role focused on overseeing a global HR transformation programme through the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors. The position involves managing external delivery partners, ensuring successful project delivery, and leading the selection of a third-party payroll provider. The role requires collaboration with senior stakeholders and a strong emphasis on governance and stakeholder engagement.
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.