SAP Technical Program Manager

My client is seeking a seasoned SAP Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex SAP program delivery across multiple workstreams. This role sits at the intersection of technical understanding and program leadership - driving cross-functional SAP initiatives (implementations, upgrades, integrations) while managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder alignment. The role also carries PMO responsibilities, including governance standards, portfolio reporting, and financial oversight across the program. The ideal candidate has deep familiarity with SAP landscapes (S/4HANA, BTP, integration, or similar) but focuses primarily on program governance, planning, and execution rather than hands-on configuration/development., Program Delivery

• Own end-to-end program planning and delivery for SAP initiatives (implementations, upgrades, integrations, or transformation programs)
• Coordinate across functional and technical workstreams (SD, MM, FI/CO, BTP, integration, Basis, etc.) to ensure aligned delivery
• Manage program-level scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies; escalate and resolve blockers proactively
• Facilitate cutover planning, go-live readiness, and hypercare transition
• Partner with SAP architects, functional leads, and business stakeholders to translate business goals into a coherent delivery roadmap
• Manage vendor/SI relationships and contractor teams where applicable

PMO & Governance

• Establish and maintain PMO standards, methodology, and templates (charters, status reports, RAID logs, change requests)
• Own the formal change control process, including chairing/facilitating the Change Control Board (CCB) and tracking approved changes
• Drive governance cadences: steering committee updates, status reporting, milestone tracking
• Roll up program-level status into portfolio-level dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Track cross-program and cross-project dependencies beyond individual workstreams
• Administer and own PPM/tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP Cloud ALM, Clarity) to ensure consistent tracking across teams
• Maintain centralized documentation repository (SharePoint/Confluence) with version control and access governance

Financial & Compliance

• Own financial governance for the program: budget forecasting vs. actuals, contractor PO/invoice tracking, and variance reporting
• Support compliance and audit requirements (e.g., SOX controls) where applicable to the program

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track program health KPIs (schedule variance, budget variance, milestone completion rate, resource utilization)
• Communicate program health, risks, and decisions clearly to executive stakeholders
• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and retrospectives; drive continuous process improvement recommendations
• Support resource planning and capacity management across parallel workstreams

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• Proven track record leading large, multi-workstream SAP programs (implementations, upgrades, S/4HANA migrations, or integration initiatives)
• Demonstrated PMO experience: governance standards, portfolio reporting, and financial tracking across programs

• Strong working knowledge of SAP landscapes and terminology (S/4HANA, BTP, integration suite, Fiori, etc.) - enough to engage credibly with technical teams, though hands-on configuration is not required

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strong experience with program governance tools and methodologies (RAID logs, RACI, steering committee reporting, change control)
• Hands-on experience with PPM/tracking tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP Cloud ALM, or similar)
• Experience managing cross-functional teams including SAP functional consultants, technical architects, and Basis/infrastructure teams
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Experience managing vendor/SI relationships and contractor resources
• Strong risk management, budget tracking, and timeline management skills
• Experience defining and reporting on program/portfolio KPIs, * PMP, PgMP, or SAFe Agile certification
• Experience with SAP RISE/S4HANA transformation programs
• Experience in a regulated or complex enterprise environment (manufacturing, retail, automotive, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM or similar program tracking tools
• Prior experience as a functional/technical SAP consultant before moving into program management (helps build credibility with technical teams)
• Experience supporting SOX or internal audit processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

MBA preferred