Contract SAP Programme / Project Manager - Outside IR35

iO Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy for SAP projects is seeking experienced Programme and Project Managers to lead high-impact teams in SAP S/4HANA and Cloud ERP transformations. The role requires a proven track record in delivering projects effectively and managing multiple stakeholders while focusing on outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a background in leading lean delivery squads and driving measurable results without the overhead of large SI models. Strong upcoming project pipeline and a hands-on approach are essential.

Benefits

Competitive rates

High-value project involvement

Focus on meaningful work

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering SAP S/4HANA or major SAP ERP workstreams.
• Ability to run lean delivery squads effectively.
• Experience with Cloud ERP (S/4HANA Public or Private) or RISE/GROW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for SAP S/4HANA enhancement programmes.
• Manage post-go-live optimisation and functional roll-outs.
• Oversee integration streams and release management.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder leadership

Delivery squad management

Cloud ERP (S/4HANA)

Job description

Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid depending on client)
Engagement: Contract (Outside IR35 opportunities)
Start: Ongoing pipeline of projects
Industry: SAP S/4HANA & Cloud ERP Transformation

We're building a network of high-calibre Programme and Project Managers to lead the next phase of SAP S/4HANA and Cloud ERP work for our growing client base. Our engagements focus on post-go-live optimisation, cloud extensions, functional roll-outs and targeted improvement programmes - not bloated multi-year SI programmes.

This role is ideal for senior contractors who want to lead lean, high-impact delivery teams and work directly with business and IT stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

What You'll Lead

You will take ownership of project delivery across areas such as:

• Post-go-live stabilisation & optimisation (O2C, P2P, Inventory, MRP)
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Public or Private) enhancement programmes
• SAP BTP extension projects & workflow automation
• Functional roll-outs (new plants/entities, aATP, EWM, TM, QM)
• Data quality, migration, archiving & clean-core remediation
• Fiori/UX improvements & security role redesign
• Integration streams (3PL, CRM, MES, supplier portals)
• Release management & regression testing (for Cloud ERP)

Each engagement is delivered as a structured work package with clear scope, milestones and deliverables - and you'll be leading that from initiation through to handover.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering SAP S/4HANA or major SAP ERP workstreams
• Strong project governance, RAID management and stakeholder leadership
• Ability to run lean delivery squads effectively - using senior specialists, not large SI-style pyramids
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Experience with Cloud ERP (S/4HANA Public or Private) or RISE/GROW preferred
• A contractor mindset: outcome-driven, hands-on, accountable

Why Work With Us?

• We avoid the traditional SI model - we build the perfect, senior-only team for each engagement
• Our programmes are focused, high-impact and delivery-first, not administrative
• We are typically 50% more cost-effective than large SIs, which helps us win high-value projects
• You’ll lead meaningful work that actually gets delivered, without layers of unnecessary hierarchy
• Strong pipeline of upcoming optimisation and transformation engagements

If you're an experienced SAP Programme or Project Manager who enjoys leading pragmatic, outcome-driven delivery and wants to work with a consultancy that values capability over headcount, we'd love to speak with you.