Posting Start Date: 6/5/26
- *Purpose of the Job**
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The SAP Program Director serves as the primary architect of execution for the organization’s most complex SAP and IT transformations. This role is not merely oversight; it is the accountable delivery engine that bridges high\-level business strategy with technical implementation.
The Director is responsible for orchestrating the entire program lifecycle—from Value Discovery to Sustainable Operations—using a hybrid of PMP/Agile and SAP Activate methodologies. They must ensure that every technical decision (e.g., "Clean Core" vs. Customization) is weighed against the program’s budget, timeline, and long\-term TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
- *Job Description**
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Customer
- Executive SteerCo Leadership: Chair program boards, translating complex technical risks (e.g., code conflicts, data gaps) into business\-impact narratives for C\-suite decision\-making.
- Benefit Realization: Define and track KPIs (e.g., 30% operational efficiency gain) to prove the ROI of SAP investments post\-go\-live.
People
- Manage a diverse team of functional leads, ABAP developers, and third\-party SIs, ensuring no "bottlenecks" in the Realize phase.
- Ensure robust knowledge transfer from consultants to internal teams to build long\-term self\-sufficiency.
Operations
* Direct the program through SAP Activate Phases
- Lead Fit\-to\-Standard workshops to minimize custom code.
- Oversee Sprint\-based builds and rigorous testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT).
- Own the Data Migration approach (ETL strategy, cleansing, and validation) and the Master Cutover Plan, including Go/No\-Go criteria and rollback protocols.
- Oversee SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and Integration Suite to ensure secure connectivity between SAP and external digital channels like WhatsApp Business API.
- Implement a formal Change Request Management (ChaRM) process to prevent "Scope Creep" from impacting the critical path.
Financial
- Manage multi\-year budgets, focusing on vendor contract performance and milestone\-based payments to ensure financial accountability.
- Proactively manage the "Program Risk Register," maintaining adequate financial buffers for technical unforeseen.
- *Job Requirements \- Experience and Education**
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Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- SAP certifications (e.g., S/4HANA, Solution Architect, or COE leadership credentials) are highly desirable.
- PMP or PRINCE2 (Expert\-level PM methodology).
Professional Experience
- PM Experience: 12–15 years of proven IT Project Management experience, with a focus on delivering multi\-stream, complex programs.
- SAP Experience: 8\+ years specifically leading SAP Programs, including at least two full\-lifecycle S/4HANA transformations (Greenfield or Brownfield).
Functional Breadth: Deep knowledge of the integration points between core modules: FICO, MM, SD, PP, and SuccessFactors
- *Leadership Behaviors**
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Building Outstanding Teams
Setting a clear direction
Simplification
Collaborate \& break silos
Execution \& Accountability
Growth mindset
Innovation
Inclusion
External focus**Skills**