SAP Program Manager – S / 4HANA 2023 Brownfield Migration (RISE with SAP, AWS)
We are seeking a seasoned SAP Program Manager to lead a complex Brownfield migration from SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7 on HANA DB to SAP S / 4HANA 2023 Private Cloud Edition (PCE) under the RISE with SAP framework, hosted on AWS . This role will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring a seamless transformation aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the full lifecycle of the SAP S / 4HANA Brownfield migration program, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
- Establish and manage a robust program governance model to drive decision-making, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
- Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, and quality using hybrid project management methodologies (Agile / Waterfall).
- Collaborate with SAP, hyperscaler (AWS), and system integrators to ensure compliance with RISE with SAP standards and best practices.
- Monitor program performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and other KPIs to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
- Identify and mitigate risks across technical, operational, and organizational domains; develop contingency plans as needed.
- Ensure effective resource planning and utilization across internal teams and external vendors.
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on program status, milestones, risks, and financials.
- Drive change management and business readiness activities to support adoption and minimize disruption.
- Ensure compliance with internal frameworks (e.g., Danaher Business System or equivalent) and industry standards.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.10+ years of SAP program / project management experience , with at least 5 years leading S / 4HANA transformation programs .Proven experience managing Brownfield migrations and RISE with SAP engagements.Strong understanding of SAP ERP 6.0 , S / 4HANA architecture , HANA DB , and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) .Experience working with global teams, system integrators, and hyperscalers.Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders.Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgets.Preferred Skills :
SAP Activate methodology certification.PMP or equivalent project management certification.Familiarity with tools like SAP Solution Manager, Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow.Experience in regulated industries (e.g., life sciences, manufacturing) is a plus.