S/4 HANA Transformation Program Manager

SAP Technology Jobs
Location
EINDHOVEN, United Kingdom
Type
Contract

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead and drive our end-to-end SAP S/4HANA and SAP Rise implementation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale SAP S/4 Hana and RISE transformations, engaging business stakeholders in process discussions using SAP Signavio, leading process transformation, and delivering data management, implementation, and successful rollout of S/4HANA solutions across all the plants of the client. This leadership role requires expertise in SAP Rise methodologies, strategic vision, and deep knowledge of SAP ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:
Program Management
End-to-End Leadership
: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the S/4HANA transformation program, from planning and discovery to rollout and post-go-live support under the SAP Rise framework.

Strategic Roadmap
: Define and manage the program roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement
: Act as the primary point of contact for client'sbusiness leaders, IT teams, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Risk Management
: Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery.
Budget Management
: Manage program budgets, with accountability to deliver full program within the approved budget.
Partner Management
: Collaborate effectively with multiple partners including SI, SAP, Microsoft and other partners, building and managing integrated program plan, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones and deliverables.

Process Transformation
Lead Process Discussions
: Facilitate workshops with business leaders and functional teams using
SAP Signavio
to map and analyze current processes.
Functional understanding
: Candidate should have functional and business process understanding of one of the key business domains.
Design To-Be Processes
: Drive the reengineering of business processes to align with SAP S/4HANA best practices, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Drive process standardization:
Drive process modeling to stay standard as much as possible. Effectively challenge every deviation that might occur.
Change Management
: Collaborate with change management teams to ensure organizational readiness and business adoption of the new processes.
Data Management
Data Strategy and Governance
: Define data migration strategies, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Data Cleansing and Preparation
: Oversee data profiling, cleansing, and enrichment activities to meet S/4HANA requirements.
Data Migration Execution
: Lead the migration of data from legacy systems to S/4HANA, using tools like SAP Data Services and Migration Cockpit.
Validation and Reconciliation
: Ensure data accuracy through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and stakeholder sign-off.
Implementation and Rollout
SAP RISE Setup
: Setup S4 Hana environment in collaboration with SAP
Technical Implementation Oversight
: Partner with technical teams to ensure system design, configuration, and customization align with business needs and SAP Rise guidelines.
Integration Management
: Ensure seamless integration between S/4HANA and other enterprise systems.
Testing and Quality Assurance
: Oversee unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure a high-quality solution.

Cut-Over & Deployments:
Define Run Book for Cut-over activities and lead the deployments across various environments with SAP RISE
Rollout Planning
: Develop and execute detailed rollout plans, including cutover activities and transition to support.
Global Rollouts
: Manage and execute program rollouts across multiple countries and geographies, ensuring regional compliance and alignment with global standards.
Hypercare Support
: Ensure a smooth transition to operational support teams and address stabilization issues.

Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Experience
12+ years of experience in IT program management, with at least 5 years leading
SAP S/4HANA transformations
.
Hands-on experience with
SAP Rise
framework and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience with
SAP Signavio
for process design and transformation.
Expertise in managing large-scale data migrations and system implementations.
Proven track record of delivering SAP projects within scope, time, and budget.
Experience working with multiple service providers and effectively driving deliverables.
Demonstrated success in rolling out SAP programs across multiple countries and diverse geographies.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, modules, and integration capabilities.
Expertise in SAP Rise service offerings, tools, and deployment models (e.g., private/public cloud).
Proficiency in process analysis and reengineering tools like SAP Signavio.
Knowledge of SAP Data Migration Cockpit, LTMC, and SAP BTP.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
Soft Skills
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence and drive consensus among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Adaptable and able to manage change effectively in dynamic environments.

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