Program Director - SAP S/4HANA A&D / AFM Solution Architect (SI/Consulting Background)

We are seeking a seasoned Program Director with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Aerospace & Defense (A&D) solutions and Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM) to lead large-scale transformation programs for Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, and Government clients.

The ideal candidate will come from a leading System Integrator (SI) or Consulting organization and possess extensive experience delivering SAP S/4HANA programs involving Aerospace & Defense processes, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Aircraft Fleet Management, Asset Management, Supply Chain, and Defense logistics operations.

This role combines executive-level program leadership, solution architecture oversight, business transformation consulting, and client relationship management., Program Leadership & Transformation

• Lead multi-million-dollar SAP S/4HANA transformation programs within Aerospace & Defense organizations.
• Define strategic roadmaps for modernization of legacy ERP and maintenance systems.
• Establish program governance, risk management, quality assurance, and executive reporting frameworks.
• Manage global delivery teams across functional, technical, integration, and change management workstreams.
• Ensure successful delivery of SAP programs within budget, scope, and timeline.

SAP A&D / AFM Solution Architecture

• Serve as the executive solution lead for SAP S/4HANA Aerospace & Defense implementations.
• Design and govern enterprise solutions supporting:
• Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM)
• Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
• Defense Logistics
• Depot Maintenance
• Fleet Readiness
• Serialized Asset Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement & Inventory
• Engineering Change Management
• Project Systems
• Service Management
• Ensure alignment with SAP Best Practices and industry regulatory requirements., * Act as trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Supply Chain Executives, Maintenance Operations Leaders, and Defense Program Executives.
• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings.
• Translate business objectives into SAP-enabled transformation strategies.
• Drive executive decision-making and program governance.

Delivery & Solution Oversight

• Lead architecture reviews, solution governance, and design authority boards.
• Oversee integration with:
• SAP EAM
• SAP PM
• SAP MM
• SAP SD
• SAP PP
• SAP PS
• SAP TM
• SAP IBP
• Third-party MRO systems
• Defense logistics applications
• Ensure scalable, compliant, and future-ready solution architectures.

Business Development & Advisory

• Support SAP A&D practice growth initiatives.
• Lead RFP responses and solution proposals.
• Participate in client pursuits and executive presentations.
• Mentor consulting teams and solution architects.

• 15+ years of SAP consulting experience.
• 8+ years leading large SAP transformation programs.
• Multiple end-to-end SAP Aerospace & Defense implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA A&D and Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM).
• Strong understanding of MRO and fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale SAP solution architectures.
• Proven experience managing global consulting engagements.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.