Senior SAP S/4HANA Program Manager (Contract)
Location
Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Approximately 30-40% throughout North America, with occasional international travel. Candidates should be comfortable traveling to corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed. Typical travel includes the Midwest, Montreal, and Tucson
Contract
Full-Time Contract
Initial term: 12-24 months
Strong potential for extension
Immediate start preferred
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior SAP S/4HANA Program Manager to play a key leadership role in a large-scale global ERP transformation within a complex manufacturing environment.
This position will lead planning and execution activities for the next phase of a global SAP S/4HANA deployment, partnering closely with business leaders, IT, global PMO teams, functional SMEs, and implementation partners. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader who thrives in highly matrixed organizations, excels at driving alignment across multiple stakeholders, and can successfully influence without direct authority.
While this role can be performed remotely, it requires significant travel to support manufacturing sites, business stakeholders, and project leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution activities for a major SAP S/4HANA deployment
Coordinate cross-functional project teams across business and technology organizations
Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, and interdependencies
Own RAID management, issue escalation, and risk mitigation activities
Deliver executive-level status reporting and project communications
Partner closely with Global PMO leadership and implementation partners
Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment readiness activities
Support cutover planning and execution
Facilitate governance meetings and executive steering committees
Drive business readiness, organizational change, and stakeholder alignment
Coordinate data readiness and cross-functional deliverables to ensure successful implementation
Hold project teams accountable while fostering collaboration across a global organization
Functional Areas You'll Partner With
Commercial
Operations
Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Finance
Engineering
Product Management
Digital & IT
Master Data
Global Program Leadership
External System Integrators
Executive Business Leadership
Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementation programs
Extensive background managing large-scale ERP transformations
Manufacturing industry experience
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-plant deployments
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Executive-level communication and presentation abilities
Expertise managing RAID logs, integrated schedules, and complex dependencies
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority
Exceptional facilitation, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more SAP functional areas, including:
SD
MM
PP
FI/CO
EWM
APO (where applicable)
Additional experience with:
Global ERP deployments
Highly matrixed organizations
Data migration initiatives
Testing strategy and execution
Cutover planning
Organizational change management
Certifications
Preferred but not required:
PMP
Prosci Change Management
Agile certifications
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a confident, collaborative leader who can successfully navigate a complex global environment.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Executive presence
Strong political and organizational awareness
Calm decision-making under pressure
Exceptional organizational skills
A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
Comfort working across multiple time zones and international teams
The ability to respectfully challenge senior leaders when necessary
Low ego and a highly collaborative leadership style
The ability to thrive in environments with ambiguity and constant change
What Success Looks Like
Successful planning and execution of the next ERP deployment wave
Strong cross-functional alignment across business and IT teams
Early identification and mitigation of project risks
High-quality executive reporting and governance
Successful testing and deployment readiness
Coordinated cutover activities
Achievement of critical global program milestones
If you're an experienced SAP S/4HANA Program Manager who enjoys leading complex enterprise transformations and doesn't mind rolling up your sleeves while traveling to support key business stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.