Summary: This is less of a Project Manager and more of a strategic SAP Transformation Program Leader who can manage executives, governance, organizational change, and a multi-year SAP roadmap. Technical SAP expertise is preferred, but executive influence and enterprise transformation leadership are the real priorities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
5 must-haves:
1. Enterprise SAP/ERP Transformation Leadership
o 10+ years leading large-scale SAP, ERP, or enterprise modernization programs.
o Experience overseeing multiple interconnected projects/workstreams within a broader transformation portfolio.
2. SAP Program Management (Preferably S/4HANA)
o Proven experience leading SAP transformation initiatives, with SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
o Program-level ownership rather than module configuration expertise.
o Executive Stakeholder Management
o Ability to influence executives, VPs, directors, and cross-functional business leaders.
o Demonstrated success driving alignment and accountability across competing stakeholder groups.
3. Governance & Operating Model Development
o Experience building governance structures, PMO/program frameworks, reporting processes, escalation paths, and decision-making models.
o Ability to create structure in organizations with low process maturity.
4. Enterprise Change Management & Strategic Communication
o Experience leading organizational change during large transformations.
o Exceptional executive communication skills, including presenting risks, roadmap decisions, and program status to senior leadership.
Nice-to-Haves:
Global ERP implementation experience
Manufacturing/engineering industry background
PMP, PgMP, SAP Activate certifications
Managing large consulting firms/implementation partners (Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys, etc.)