Program Manager in Houston

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Job Description

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 .
• 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 ).
• 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.

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.

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