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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP S/4HANA Program Manager / Transformation Director - **Company:** SMS group Inc - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Data Recovery, RAID, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, SAP Implementation, Systems Integration, Test Data, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sap-s-4hana-program-manager-transformation-director-detroit-mi--c5bc266b-228b-4cdd-8637-8d59e5bdc528 ## About the Role * 15+ years enterprise/SAP delivery experience with substantial S/4HANA leadership. * Personally led major SAP programs or workstreams through go-live. * Strong program financials, governance, testing, data and cutover knowledge. * Executive-level communication and conflict management. * Demonstrated recovery/problem-solving capability. Preferred Qualifications * Manufacturing transformation and multi-site rollout. * RISE/cloud transformation. * M&A/carve-out programs. * Independent program assurance or rescue work., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Conflict Resolution, Data Recovery, Head of Finance, Industrial Organization, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, Risk, SAP, System Integration (SI), Test Data ## Description Lead complex SAP transformation, program recovery and executive governance. We are seeking a senior delivery leader who can face a CIO/CFO/COO, challenge an SI constructively, integrate multiple workstreams and determine whether a go-live plan is actually credible. We are building a U.S.-based SAP transformation, recovery, data and AI practice focused initially on manufacturing and industrial organizations. Our model combines senior SAP expertise, rapid specialist deployment, HANA/data engineering and flexible project delivery. We are seeking experienced SAP professionals who can operate credibly with business and technology leaders and take ownership of outcomes, not simply complete assigned tasks. What You Will Do * Own integrated program governance, plans, RAID, scope and executive reporting. * Coordinate functional, technical, data, testing, change, cutover and infrastructure workstreams. * Lead steering committees and executive risk escalation. * Assess troubled SAP programs and create executable recovery plans. * Manage SI/client accountability, dependencies and commercial scope. * Drive go-live readiness and post-go-live stabilization., * Work on transformation, assessment, rescue, stabilization and specialist-delivery engagements. * Be considered for opportunities aligned to your exact SAP specialization, industry background and availability. * Work with a practice designed around senior expertise, direct accountability and measurable client outcomes. * Flexible engagement structures depending on the client, project and applicable requirements. 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