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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MP&L Program Delivery, SAP Launch, Ford Energy - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Glendale, KY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,700.0 - $268,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Management, Data Governance, RAID, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Release Management, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP HANA, SAP Implementation, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc5e7a54b6f9af63fe4c81c70855432be/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). * 8+ years of experience in SAP program management, ERP delivery leadership, or large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives * Proven leadership of multi-workstream SAP transformation programs within complex enterprise environments & integrations - S4 HANA, EWM, YL, Sales Force, etc * Demonstrated expertise in program governance, PMO leadership, risk management, dependency management, and executive reporting. * Experience managing global System Integrators, vendors, contracts, and delivery performance metrics. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional leaders. Even better, you'll have... * Experience leading large-scale ERP modernization programs within industrial manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or highly regulated industries. * Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology, Agile delivery practices, and enterprise release management frameworks. * Experience overseeing SIT, UAT, regression testing, deployment readiness, and cutover execution. * Financial management experience, including program budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and value realization. * Experience leading organizational change management and business adoption activities. * Familiarity with cloud transformation, SAP ecosystem solutions, enterprise architecture, and integrated business processes. * Advanced communication and executive presentation skills. * SAP certifications preferred. ## Description Ford Energy is seeking an accomplished Senior Manager, SAP S/4HANA Program Delivery to lead large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives focused on S/4HANA ERP deployment, along with integration of various third-party applications integration. This role will provide strategic leadership, governance, and own delivery for a complex, multi-workstream ERP transformation program. The successful candidate will drive program execution, manage delivery risks, lead cross-functional collaboration, and ensure successful transition from planning through deployment, hypercare, and steady-state operations. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, technology leaders, systems integrators, and executive sponsors to deliver measurable business outcomes to deliver Ford Energy Digital strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong operational and supply chain expertise with proven change management and cross-functional leadership skills to elevate customer experience, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable business impact. Required Travel: Up to 50% of time flexibility for travel. Responsibilities: What you'll do... S4 Launch Delivery: * Own the integrated SAP S/4HANA migration program plan, critical path, milestones, dependencies, and overall delivery roadmap. * Lead program governance, PMO execution, stage gates, sprint reviews, executive reporting, RAID management, and decision forums. * Drive proactive risk, issue, dependency, and change management across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups. * Manage Systems Integrator (SI) performance against scope, schedule, quality, and agreed delivery KPIs. * Establish and oversee quality gate governance, including entry and exit criteria for SIT, UAT, regression testing, mock cutovers, and production readiness. * Lead cutover planning, release readiness, hypercare execution, and transition to steady-state support operations. Business Process Management & Optimization: * Conduct in-depth analysis of current MP&L, Mfg, Procurement, Finance business processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. * Design and implement future-state processes that align with SAP best practices and leverage new technological capabilities. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of new processes and systems. * Champion continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing operational excellence. Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: * Develop and execute robust change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes by end-users. * Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align program outcomes with strategic priorities and enterprise objectives. * Develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence. Master Data Governance Process: * Establish the operating model: Design and roll out the enterprise-wide MDM governance framework, business rules, and lifecycle policies from the ground up. * Data Governance Council: Establish, facilitate, and lead cross-functional councils to drive consensus on data standards, resolve ownership disputes, and align business unit policies. * Embed data stewardship: Recruit, coach, and activate a distributed network of business data stewards across manufacturing, sales, and supply chain functions. ## Related Videos - [Evolving the developer experience in the age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100201-evolving-the-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Transforming Task Management: Integrating Camunda with Scalable Frontend Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1433-transforming-task-management-integrating-camunda-with-scalable-frontend-solutions) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)