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# Program Director SAP S4HANA Transformation

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Mansfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Migration, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5FUUd-MjE4Mzg2M1Qxfjk5/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
 * PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification a plus; SAP Activate familiarity preferred
 * SAP certifications a plus but not required - delivery track record takes priority
 * 10+ years of program/project management experience, including leading the PMO or delivery for large-scale, multi-region ERP transformations (SAP ECC-to-S/4HANA strongly preferred; S/4FASHION and Retail a plus)
 * Proven track record delivering global ERP programs on time and on budget, with full responsibility for program management, governance, and SI partner oversight
 * Experience holding system integration partners accountable for quality, scope, and commercial commitments
 * Experience in consumer products, retail, or branded goods preferred; Comfort with multi-brand, multi-channel (D2C/Retail/Wholesale) complexity
 * Deep command of delivery methodology, testing protocols (UAT, performance, regression), data migration, cutover, and hypercare
 * Proven ability to sustain delivery momentum across multi-year programs

Capabilities:

 * Strong delivery discipline: planning, risk and issue management, scope control, and milestone management
 * Strong executive communication - able to prepare governance materials and brief senior leaders clearly in steering forums
 * Effective cross-cultural stakeholder management across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
 * Solid financial acumen - able to manage multi-year program budgets and report on cost and schedule performance

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Program Director SAP S4HANA Transformation in Mansfield, MA. Summary: Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Transformation, the Program Director will lead the execution of a global SAP S/4HANA transformation program. This role is responsible for program delivery, governance, PMO operations, vendor management, budget oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful implementation across multiple regions and business functions. Responsibilities:

 * Lead day-to-day management of the SAP S/4HANA program, including planning, scheduling, milestones, and deployment activities
 * Operate the transformation PMO and drive consistent execution across all workstreams
 * Manage program governance, executive reporting, steering committee materials, and status updates
 * Own program-level risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management
 * Partner with business and IT leaders to align scope, budget, timelines, and strategic objectives
 * Serve as the primary liaison to the system integration partner, ensuring quality delivery, resource alignment, and accountability for milestones
 * Oversee testing, data migration, cutover planning, deployment readiness, and post-go-live stabilization
 * Track program budgets, forecasts, actual spend, and financial performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership
 * Maintain delivery methodologies, quality standards, change control processes, and continuous improvement practices


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