Education Program Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

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

Contract: 2 years project

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Ensures Accountability
• Plans & Aligns

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