Job Description :

Position title                          :  SAP S/4HANA Program Manager

Location                                 :  Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Duration                                :  12 Months Contract

 

Job Description

 

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Program Manager to lead a brownfield upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of SAP experience, including leading multiple full-cycle SAP implementations. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in data migration, testing, process re-engineering, and business transformation across finance, procurement, and payroll.

The SAP S/4HANA Program Manager will be responsible for driving the end-to-end implementation, ensuring seamless business process improvements, system integration, and organizational change management. A servant leader mindset and the ability to manage multiple teams and stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead the complete SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition using a brownfield approach, ensuring minimal business disruption.
  • Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the implementation, aligning with organizational goals and business needs.
  • Oversee and coordinate multiple teams, including SAP functional and technical teams, business stakeholders, and external system integrators.
  • Drive business process re-engineering and optimization efforts, ensuring improved efficiency post-migration.
  • Manage data migration strategy, execution, validation, and reconciliation, ensuring data integrity throughout the transition.
  • Lead comprehensive testing efforts (unit, integration, UAT) to ensure system readiness and compliance.
  • Implement change management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution strategies to drive program success.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing program updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
  • Foster a collaborative and servant leadership culture, empowering teams and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.

 

Key Qualifications:

 

  • Minimum of 10 years of SAP experience, with a strong track record of leading multiple full-cycle SAP implementations.
  • Proven experience managing at least one end-to-end SAP S/4HANA brownfield upgrade.
  • Expertise across SAP Finance (FI/CO), Procurement (MM), and Payroll (HCM/HR).
  • Strong background in data migration strategies, tools, and execution methodologies.
  • Experience in business process improvement and re-engineering within SAP environments.
  • Proficiency in SAP testing strategies, including unit, integration, regression, and UAT.
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Servant leader mindset, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • PMP, SAFe Agile, or SAP S/4HANA certifications.
  • Experience leading large-scale, global SAP implementations.
  • Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and Agile delivery frameworks.
             

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