SAP Senior Program Manager

About the Role

Our client — a British branch of a global consulting firm expanding its SAP Delivery Unit— is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Program Manager to lead large‑scale S/4HANA business transformation programs.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping delivery methodologies, driving program excellence, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across business and IT.

You will guide clients through complex, multi‑country S/4HANA initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes based on SAP Activate, value‑driven transformation principles, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery Excellence:

• Lead mid-size S/4HANA transformation programs or co‑lead large, multi‑stream programs across global organisations.
• Own end‑to‑end program accountability from Discover → Realize → Deploy, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality targets are consistently met.
• Establish and oversee a high‑performing Program Office, ensuring cohesion, governance, and structured execution across all workstreams.
• Manage interdependencies between projects, coordinate shared resources, and ensure aligned, timely decision‑making.

Solution & Delivery Methodology (SAP Activate):

• Define and embed the integrated delivery methodology for S/4HANA transformations, leveraging SAP Activate, Model Company, and value‑based approaches.
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional process teams and advise on best-practice design for end‑to‑end processes.

Pre‑Sales & Business Development:

• Support business development efforts including proposal creation, RFI/RFP responses, and shaping the overall transformation framework during the initiation phase.
• Influence solution architecture and delivery strategy to position the firm as a trusted transformation partner.

C‑Level Stakeholder Management:

• Engage and communicate with senior client leadership, including Program Boards and Steering Committees.
• Drive governance forums, strategic decisions, and program reporting at the highest organizational levels.
• Build trusted relationships and act as a key advisor to business and IT leaders.

Risk Management & Operational Control:

• Proactively identify program risks, issues, and dependencies; drive mitigation and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and readiness across all program phases.
• Lead resource planning and manage internal teams, external vendors, system integrators, and contract resources.

Core Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale SAP programs within consulting environments.
• Demonstrated success leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (within and outside Life Sciences).
• Experience working in complex global organizations and navigating ambiguity.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment.
• Solid problem‑solving skills with structured program governance experience.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Industry Expertise — Life Sciences:

• Deep knowledge of regulatory and validation requirements for SAP implementation in Life Sciences.
• Expertise in at least two core process areas:
• Order‑to‑Cash, Record‑to‑Report, Plan‑to‑Produce, Source‑to‑Pay, Project‑to‑Decommission.

Delivery & Methodology Skills:

• Expert understanding of SAP Activate, Agile delivery principles, and value‑driven transformation frameworks.
• Experience managing blended onshore/nearshore/offshore delivery models.
• Ability to build, inspire, and develop high‑performing teams.

What’s in It for You?

• 100% remote work model across European SAP transformation programs.
• Up to 25% travel, only when necessary.
• Work with the latest SAP technologies on strategic global programs.
• Clear pathways for career growth, certifications, and professional development.
• High‑performance consulting culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career stability.
• The opportunity to see your ideas shape major S/4HANA transformations across Fortune‑level organisations.