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# SAP SuccessFactors Programme Manager

- **Company:** MRP Group
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Migration, RAID, SuccessFactors, SAP Human Resource Management Software, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815163835-sap-successfactors-programme-manager

## About the Role

* Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules
 * Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships
 * Strong programme governance and executive stakeholder management capability
 * Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services
 * Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills

This role requires someone commercially astute, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in complex environments with senior stakeholders.

## Description

We're looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead to take ownership of a major global HR transformation programme.

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across the organisation, while also leading the competitive selection and onboarding of a best-of-breed third-party payroll provider.

You'll work at the centre of our people strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, managing external delivery partners, and ensuring the successful delivery of a complex, business-critical transformation programme.

What you'll be responsible for:

 * Leading the full SuccessFactors implementation lifecycle across all phases
 * Managing programme governance, steering groups, RAID, budgets and executive reporting
 * Holding implementation partners accountable for scope, quality, timeline and delivery
 * Leading payroll provider RFI/RFP and supplier selection processes
 * Overseeing integrations, data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live readiness
 * Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change across HR, IT, Finance and Operations

What we're looking for:

 * Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules
 * Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships
 * Strong programme governance and executive stakeholder management capability
 * Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services
 * Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills

This role requires someone commercially astute, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in complex environments with senior stakeholders.


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