SAP Program Delivery Lead

Job summary

Lead all phases of a complex SAP S/4HANA transformation program, overseeing governance, schedules, vendors, budgets, risks, resources, and delivery performance. Align executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while providing reporting, coaching, and direction to achieve business goals.

Job details

Role Overview We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Program Delivery Lead to drive the successful execution of a complex SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation Program. This individual will be accountable for providing overall program leadership, ensuring effective delivery management, governance, vendor oversight, financial control, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment to achieve the organization's strategic and business goals. Key Responsibilities Direct all phases of project delivery, including project initiation, planning, execution, implementation, go-live, and stabilization. Define and maintain effective governance frameworks, integrated project schedules, key milestones, and delivery performance measures. Coordinate internal resources and external partners to ensure deliverables meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and expectations. Lead vendor relationship and commercial management, including contract negotiations, scope changes, and performance oversight. Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, scope changes, and resource constraints. Monitor financial performance through budget management, cost tracking, forecasting, and resource allocation. Develop and present executive communications and reporting on overall delivery progress, key decisions, risks, and financial performance. Maintain alignment between program execution, PMO standards, executive direction, and organizational priorities. Build and lead collaborative, cross-functional teams while managing stakeholder relationships and addressing escalated delivery challenges. Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project teams to strengthen accountability, collaboration, and delivery performance. Knowledge, Experience & Competencies University degree in IT, Business, Finance, or a related field; an MBA and professional certifications such as PMP or Agile are considered assets. Minimum 15 years of experience managing SAP implementation programs, with significant hands-on expertise in SAP S/4HANA. Demonstrated success leading at least two complete SAP implementation lifecycles. In-depth knowledge of SAP solutions, enterprise systems, and business process transformation. Strong command of project delivery frameworks, Agile methodologies, program governance, and enterprise architecture practices. Extensive experience directing complex transformation initiatives, including financial management, vendor relationships, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong business and strategic perspective, with the ability to connect technology solutions to organizational priorities and tangible business benefits. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate effectively with senior executives and diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, facilitate consensus, navigate complex challenges, and motivate high-performing teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with a proactive, accountable, and outcome-focused approach to program delivery.

What you’ll do

Lead all phases of a complex SAP S/4HANA transformation program, overseeing governance, schedules, vendors, budgets, risks, resources, and delivery performance. Align executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while providing reporting, coaching, and direction to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Requires at least 15 years of SAP implementation program management experience, significant hands-on SAP S/4HANA expertise, and successful leadership of at least two complete implementation lifecycles. A university degree in IT, Business, Finance, or a related field is specified; an MBA and certifications such as PMP or Agile are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• SAP S/4HANA
• Program Delivery
• Program Governance
• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Vendor Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Process Transformation
• Enterprise Architecture
• Budget Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Executive Communication
• Team Leadership
• Resource Allocation

Job areas

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

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