SAP Program Manager

Experts Group International; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for an experienced SAP Program Manager in the United Arab Emirates. This role leads and manages enterprise-level SAP programs, ensuring successful delivery of transformation initiatives including S/4HANA. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of SAP project management experience, with a strong background in ERP transformations. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is preferred. Competitive contract for a 2-year project is available.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in SAP project management, strategy, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience with ECC, S/4HANA, RISE with SAP.
• Experience in large-scale ERP transformations and data migration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and governance of SAP programs.
• Drive the S/4HANA transformation roadmap including readiness assessment.
• Manage relationships with SAP implementation partners.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP Activate)

Tools

ECC

S/4HANA

RISE with SAP

SAP Cloud solutions

Salesforce

Job description

Position Title: SAP Program Manager - (2 year project)

Contract: 2 years project

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Program Manager to lead and manage enterprise-wide SAP programs, driving successful delivery of transformation initiatives including ECC → S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, integrations, upgrades, and enhancements. This role will oversee multiple projects within the SAP landscape, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, budget adherence, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead planning, execution, and governance of SAP programs (migration, rollouts, upgrades, enhancements).
• Drive the S/4HANA transformation roadmap including business case development, readiness assessment, and cutover strategies.
• Monitor scope, budget, resources, risks, and timelines across all SAP workstreams.
• Track benefits realization and report progress to the IT Portfolio Manager and Steering Committee.

Team Management:

• Lead SAP program teams and oversee consultants, analysts, and project managers.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for SAP-focused staff.
• Allocate resources effectively and align workload with program needs.

Vendor & Relationship Management:

• Manage relationships with SAP implementation partners and AMS providers.
• Negotiate and monitor contracts, SLAs, and ensure vendor accountability.
• Foster partnerships with SAP and technology providers to adopt best practices.

Analysis & Reporting:

• Manage SAP program dashboards and periodic management reports.
• Conduct program risk assessments and elevate major issues to leadership.
• Maintain transparency with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP Activate).
• Over 10 years of experience in SAP project management, strategy, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience with ECC, S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, SAP Cloud solutions, REFX, FICO, SD, MM, MDM/MDG.
• Experience in large-scale ERP transformations and data migration (Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield).
• Strong exposure to SAP integrations with Salesforce, banking systems, and external applications.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and CFO-level reporting experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to perform under high-pressure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strategic thinker with long-term perspective and results-oriented mindset.

Core Competencies

• Communication & Transparency
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration
• Operational Efficiency
• Organizational Understanding
• Results-Oriented

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Plans & Aligns

We are looking for a dynamic SAP Program Manager who can drive transformation and deliver measurable results across the enterprise.