Role Summary The SAP Programme / PMO Lead will own governance, planning, execution, and delivery oversight of all SAP Technology and Integration workstreams across large, complex SAP programmes.

Key Responsibilities

- Own end-to-end SAP programme governance, delivery cadence, and execution discipline

- Define and run PMO operating model (RAID, milestones, dependencies, quality gates)

- Drive integrated programme plans covering Build, Test, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare

- Establish SteerCo, Core Team, and Workstream governance with crisp decision frameworks

- Manage and align all SAP technology workstreams including:

- SAP S/4HANA (On-Prem / Private / Public Cloud)

- SAP BTP, CPI / Integration Suite

- ABAP, Fiori, Extensions (Clean Core aligned)

- Interfaces with non-SAP systems (CRM, SCM, MES, WMS, Finance, Banks, 3PLs, Tax, etc.)

- Oversee technical design sign-offs, transport strategy, and release governance

- Build and maintain integrated master plans across all SAP and non-SAP streams

- Proactively identify cross-stream risks, integration bottlenecks, and resource conflicts





- Own RAID logs and ensure risks are mitigated, not just reported

- Drive cutover planning, mock runs, and go-live readiness assessments

- Manage multiple SI partners, niche vendors, and SAP teams simultaneously

- Track vendor deliverables against SoW, milestones, and commercials

- Resolve inter-vendor conflicts and accountability gaps

- Act as the single point of escalation for delivery-related issues

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Must-HaveLead ECC to S/4HANA transformation programs end-to-end

- Drive governance, manage SIs, and align business + IT
- 8+ yrs experience; 2+ yrs in SAP program/project delivery
- Hands-on ECC to S/4HANA migration experience
- Strong in at least one module: (SD, MM, FICO, PP etc.)
- Proven large-scale program management + stakeholder handling

Positive to Have:*

PMP certification, Manufacturing Experience, Consulting Experience with Deloitte/Accenture etc. within SAP domain.

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