SAP Program Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Program Manager to lead large‑scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs for enterprise customers in Germany and Europe. The role requires deep expertise across S/4HANA implementations, global rollouts, and Application Management Services (AMS), combined with strong leadership capabilities, customer‑facing experience, and exposure to AI‑driven innovations within the SAP ecosystem.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for end‑to‑end program ownership, stakeholder management at CXO level, governance, delivery excellence, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex SAP programs including S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition engagements

• Lead global SAP rollouts and long‑term AMS engagements, ensuring service continuity, operational excellence, and SLA adherence

• Act as the single point of accountability for large, multi‑vendor SAP programs with budgets running into multi‑million euros

• Manage and govern global, cross‑functional teams across Europe, India, and other offshore / nearshore locations

• Engage with enterprise customers and CXO stakeholders, building trusted advisor relationships and driving strategic conversations

• Establish strong program governance, including steering committees, risk management, financial tracking, and compliance

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging AI technologies such as SAP Business AI, automation, analytics, and intelligent operations

• Partner with sales and presales teams to support pursuits, solution shaping, program transitions, and account growth

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, security, compliance, and German / EU regulatory requirements

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Required Experience & Skills:

• 18+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 12–15 years in SAP program leadership roles

• Proven track record of managing large SAP S/4HANA implementations, global rollouts, and AMS programs for enterprise customers

• Strong experience working with German customers, understanding local business culture and delivery expectations

• German language proficiency at minimum B2 level (mandatory) and fluent English

• Extensive experience in managing large, distributed global teams and multiple stakeholders

• Strong knowledge of SAP landscapes including S/4HANA, ECC, SAP BTP, Integration, and AMS models

• Exposure to AI and intelligent technologies within SAP or enterprise transformation programs (automation, analytics, AI‑enabled operations)

• Excellent program governance, financial management, risk management, and escalation handling skills

• Strong customer‑facing, communication, and leadership capabilities

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Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience in regulated industries such as Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail, or Financial Services

• Prior experience working with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) in SAP programs

• SAP certifications (S/4HANA, Program / Project Management)

• Experience transitioning programs from implementation to steady‑state AMS

• Exposure to transformation roadmaps, M&A integration, or carve‑out programs

Why Join Us:

• Lead strategic, high‑visibility SAP transformation programs in Germany

• Work with large enterprise customers and senior leadership teams

• Be part of a growing SAP and AI‑driven transformation practice

• Opportunity to shape delivery strategy, innovation, and customer outcomes at scale