SAP Program Transformation Director - S/4HANA Transformation

HCLTech; København; On-site; DKK 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced SAP Program Transformation Director to lead large-scale enterprise SAP transformations with a strong focus on S/4HANA implementations. This leadership role will drive end-to-end programs, align business strategy with technology, and deliver SAP modernization across functions and geographies.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading complex transformations, managing executive stakeholders, and delivering multiple full lifecycle S/4HANA

Qualifications

• 15+ years of SAP consulting, program management, or transformation leadership.
• Proven experience as SAP Program Director, Transformation Director, Program Manager, or Portfolio Lead.
• Led multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Extensive experience with Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition approaches.
• Transformation budgets exceeding £10M/$10M."
• Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Strong stakeholder management with exposure to C-suite executives and board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide SAP transformation and digital modernization programs.
• Define and execute SAP S/4HANA transformation roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, governance, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with C-level executives, business leaders, and IT organizations to align transformation objectives.
• Drive business process standardization and optimization across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales functions.
• Oversee system integrators, implementation partners, and third-party vendors.
• Establish program governance, PMO standards, reporting structures, and transformation methodologies.
• Manage large global project teams and distributed delivery organizations.
• Ensure program delivery meets quality, timeline, budget, and business value objectives.
• Lead organizational change management, business readiness, training, and adoption strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting and decision-making support to steering committees.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP Certification(s)

Job description

SAP Program Transformation Director - S/4HANA Transformation

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Program Transformation Director to lead large-scale enterprise SAP transformation initiatives with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA implementations. This leadership role will be responsible for driving end-to-end transformation programs, aligning business strategy with technology, and delivering successful SAP modernization initiatives across multiple business functions and geographies.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex SAP transformation programs, managing executive stakeholders, and delivering multiple full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide SAP transformation and digital modernization programs.
• Define and execute SAP S/4HANA transformation roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, governance, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with C-level executives, business leaders, and IT organizations to align transformation objectives.
• Drive business process standardization and optimization across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales functions.
• Oversee system integrators, implementation partners, and third-party vendors.
• Establish program governance, PMO standards, reporting structures, and transformation methodologies.
• Manage large global project teams and distributed delivery organizations.
• Ensure program delivery meets quality, timeline, budget, and business value objectives.
• Lead organizational change management, business readiness, training, and adoption strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting and decision-making support to steering committees.

Required Experience

• 15+ years of SAP consulting, program management, or transformation leadership experience.
• Proven experience as SAP Program Director, Transformation Director, Program Manager, or Portfolio Lead.
• Successfully delivered multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Extensive experience with Greenfield, Brownfield, and Selective Data Transition approaches.
• Experience managing transformation budgets exceeding £10M/$10M.
• Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with exposure to C-suite executives and board-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• SAP Certification(s) highly desirable.
• PMP, Prince2, MSP, or equivalent Program Management certification preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved business processes and operational efficiency.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and executive confidence.
• Delivery within approved scope, timeline, and budget.
• Effective change adoption across business functions.