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At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here. For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy. NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Portfolio Manager - SAP / ERP & Finance Platforms Experience: 12+ Years Location: Remote/Hybrid (Travel as Required) Project Overview NTT DATA's Client is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic SAP, ERP, and Finance Platform initiatives within a global Life Sciences organization. This role is responsible for managing enterprise-wide digital transformation programs across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Corporate Functions, ensuring successful delivery of ERP modernization, business process standardization, and technology transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing complex SAP and ERP portfolios within highly regulated Life Sciences environments. The Portfolio Manager will collaborate with business leaders, Finance, IT, PMO, Quality, Manufacturing, and external implementation partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-driven ERP solutions. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management Lead and govern a portfolio of SAP, ERP, and Finance Platform initiatives across multiple business units and global regions. Develop portfolio strategies, roadmaps, investment priorities, budgets, and resource plans aligned with business objectives. Manage portfolio governance, financial performance, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting. Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor delivery performance and value realization. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, business transformation goals, and digital strategy. Program & Project Leadership Manage multiple concurrent SAP and ERP implementation, upgrade, migration, and transformation programs. Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, hypercare, and operational transition. Coordinate cross-functional teams, system integrators, vendors, and business stakeholders. Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and dependency management across the portfolio. Business & Stakeholder Management Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and IT leadership. Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and provide portfolio health updates. Collaborate with business process owners to prioritize initiatives and optimize enterprise processes. Drive change management, communication, and business adoption across global organizations. SAP / ERP Transformation Leadership Lead enterprise ERP modernization initiatives involving SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and related finance platforms. Support transformation across core business functions including: Finance (Record-to-Report) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Plan-to-Produce (P2P) Supply Chain Inventory & Warehouse Management Drive process harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement across global operations. Ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications including CRM, MES, LIMS, HR, Data & Analytics platforms. Compliance & Governance Ensure ERP solutions comply with Life Sciences regulatory requirements, including: GxP FDA 21 CFR Part 11 EU Annex 11 SOX Compliance GAMP 5 Computer Software Assurance (CSA) Support governance, validation, audit readiness, and quality assurance activities for regulated systems. Financial & Vendor Management Manage multi-million-dollar portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. Oversee system integrators, SAP implementation partners, and third-party vendors. Monitor portfolio performance, benefits realization, and return on investment (ROI). Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 12+ years of overall IT and Digital Transformation experience. 5+ years managing enterprise portfolios or large-scale SAP/ERP transformation programs. 5+ years of proven experience leading global ERP implementations and digital transformation initiatives. 5+ years of strong experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, or Life Sciences industry. 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing global cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders. Required Technical & Functional Expertise SAP ECC / SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance Transformation Record-to-Report (R2R) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Supply Chain Management Program & Portfolio Management Enterprise Digital Transformation Agile and Waterfall Delivery Executive Stakeholder Management Vendor & Financial Management Risk & Governance Preferred SAP Experience Experience with one or more SAP functional areas: SAP S/4HANA SAP FICO SAP MM SAP SD SAP PP SAP WM / EWM SAP Ariba SAP SuccessFactors SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) SAP Integration Suite Preferred Certifications PMP or PgMP PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) SAP S/4HANA Functional or Solution Certifications SAFe Agilist or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) ITIL Foundation Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Key Skills Portfolio Management SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC ERP Transformation Finance Platforms Digital Transformation Enterprise Applications SAP FICO Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Record-to-Report (R2R) Supply Chain Financial Systems Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Biotechnology GxP FDA 21 CFR Part 11 SOX Compliance GAMP 5 Computer Software Assurance (CSA) Executive Stakeholder Management Vendor Management Budget & Financial Management Agile Delivery Enterprise Program Governance About NTT DATA Services: NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more. NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team. NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is hourly range $80.00/hour to $85.00/hour. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for NTT DATA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Discount Perks. This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

What you’ll do

Lead and govern a portfolio of strategic SAP, ERP, and Finance Platform initiatives within a global Life Sciences organization. Manage enterprise-wide digital transformation programs across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 12 years of IT experience, including 5+ years in SAP/ERP portfolio management and the Life Sciences industry. Must have expertise in SAP S/4HANA, regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA), and executive stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible spending account • Health savings account • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability coverage • Paid time off • Employee assistance program • 401k program with company match • Discount perks

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Portfolio Management
• SAP S/4HANA
• ERP Transformation
• Finance Platforms
• Digital Transformation
• SAP FICO
• Procure-to-Pay
• Order-to-Cash
• Record-to-Report
• Supply Chain Management
• Life Sciences Compliance
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Budget & Financial Management
• Agile Delivery
• Enterprise Program Governance

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Healthcare