SAP I Senior Project Manager

Purpose

We are looking for an accomplished SAP S/4HANA Transformation Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale, business-critical transformation from planning through go-live.

With end-to-end accountability for programme governance and delivery, you will bring together SAP implementation, business transformation, data migration, testing, cutover and related technology initiatives under one clear direction.
You will bring proven experience of leading an SAP S/4HANA programme through its full lifecycle, together with the credibility to work effectively across Business, IT, senior management and external partners.

Beyond programme management, you will understand the objectives and priorities of each workstream, provide informed input on key SAP design decisions, manage complex dependencies and connect technology choices to measurable business outcomes.

As the central point of alignment across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups, you will create a shared focus among Business, IT, vendors and senior management. The role reports to the PMO Manager within Project Governance & Delivery and is offered as a two-year assignment.

What you will be doing

•    You will assume overall leadership and accountability for the SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme, reporting to the PMO Head.
•    You will design and operate the programme governance framework.
•    You will own the overall roadmap, key milestones and Integrated Master Plan.
•    You will monitor and manage risks, issues, escalations, dependencies and the critical path.
•    You will coordinate all business, technology and vendor workstreams.
•    You will provide clear and timely reporting to senior management, Programme Boards and Steering Committees.
•    You will ensure programme readiness across design, build, testing, data migration, cutover and go-live.
•    You will provide informed direction and constructive challenge to implementation partners and vendors.

Scope of Responsibility

The SAP S/4HANA Transformation Senior Project Manager will provide end-to-end oversight across the following pillars:

SAP Core Transformation
•    FI/CO
•    FPSL
•    MM / Procurement
•    Project Systems (PS)
•    Plant Maintenance (PM)
•    Group Reporting
•    Additional SAP S/4HANA Streams

IT Transformation & Integration Streams
•    Core Banking Platforms
•    Treasury & Cards Systems
•    Enterprise Data & Reporting Platforms
•    Enterprise Services & Third Party Integrations
•    Data Migration & Legacy Systems

Business Transformation Streams
•    Target Operating Model
•    Process Transformation
•    Policies & Controls
•    Change Management
•    Training & Communications
•    Business Readiness

Programme-Wide Streams
•    Testing
•    Data & Migration
•    Cutover & Go-Live Readiness
•    Hypercare

Programme Governance, Controls & Value Delivery
•    Scope & Change Control
•    Budget & Cost Monitoring
•    Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
•    Decision Management & Executive Escalations
•    Quality Gates & Delivery Assurance
•    Benefits Tracking & Business Value Realisation
•    BAU Transition & Post Go-Live Stabilisation

What you need to have

•    You will have at least 12 years of experience in programme and transformation management.
•    You will have proven experience in delivering complex SAP transformation programmes.
•    You will have led at least one complete SAP S/4HANA implementation from initiation through go-live.
•    You will have strong knowledge of SAP governance, migration, testing, cutover and programme delivery.
•    You will have experience managing major system integrators and external partners.
•    You will demonstrate confidence and credibility when presenting to Executive Committees and Steering Committees.
•    Experience in banking, insurance or another highly regulated environment will be considered a significant advantage.