Industry, Machinery & Plant Engineering
SAP Program Manager – S/4HANA Private Cloud Transformation (m/f/d)
Key facts
- Start
- 11/2026
- Duration
- 29 months
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Location
- Munich
- Workload
- 100 %
- Contract type
- Freelance · Expert
Project description
An experienced SAP Program Manager is sought for an ongoing ERP transformation at a medium-sized enterprise specializing in asset management with operations across Europe. The focus is on managing an S/4HANA private cloud implementation in a complex system landscape involving numerous subsidiaries, existing in-house developments, and a high degree of interface dependency. We are seeking a confident professional who can elevate project methodology, governance, and implementation management to a robust level.
Responsibilities
- Assuming overall program management for the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud in close collaboration with the internal IT project manager and the functional areas.
- Assessment of the current project status, existing project artifacts, and documentation, as well as the development of a pragmatic, robust approach for the next project phases.
- Methodical management of implementation partners, subproject managers, and internal stakeholders with a clear focus on quality, progress, decision readiness, and adherence to deadlines.
- Establishing and refining effective project governance, including a steering structure, decision-making processes, risk management, escalation mechanisms, and transparent reporting.
- Ensuring an appropriate level of documentation and quality, including a critical assessment of specifications, deliverables, and approval statuses with regard to feasibility and efficiency.
- Managing the exploration and implementation phases with a focus on the MVP approach, integration architecture, and prioritization of business-critical requirements.
- Facilitating complex coordination efforts between IT, Finance, functional areas, and external partners to resolve conflicts and drive decisions.
- Serving as a sparring partner for management and internal project managers regarding project methodology, planning quality, resource models, and realistic implementation scenarios.
- Preparing well-founded decision-making documents for management and committee decisions, including status updates, risks, options, and recommendations for action.
Requirements
Must-have
These criteria are required for the project.
- Several years of experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in private cloud environments.
- Proven expertise in project methodology, governance, PMO/program management, and stakeholder management at the executive level.
- Experience in managing external implementation partners as well as in evaluating deliverables, specifications, and project quality.
- Solid understanding of ERP transformations involving complex interfaces, legacy applications, and hybrid target states.
- Strong conflict resolution skills, clear communication, and the ability to facilitate pragmatic decisions in challenging situations.
Nice-to-have
Not required, but a plus for your application.
- Experience in financial services, investment, or asset management-related fields.
- Understanding of SAP Activate or comparable transformation methodologies.
- Experience with MVP/phased approaches in ERP transformations.
- Practical experience using AI-supported approaches to review or accelerate project artifacts.
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA
- Private Cloud
- Programmsteuerung
- SAP Activate
- ERP Transformation
- Stakeholder Management
- Governance
- Schnittstellenmanagement
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