Global SAP S/4HANA Programme Lead

Next Ventures; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Programme Manager to lead large-scale SAP transformation programmes across international business operations. The role focuses on delivering SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and multi-country rollouts, aligning with strategic objectives.

You will work with senior business and IT stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and with robust governance, risk, and change control processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale SAP programmes in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record with SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, or global rollouts.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and delivery lifecycle.
• Experience leading cross-functional programmes across international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex SAP programmes from initiation to go-live and hypercare.
• Manage global SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, rollout, and transformation programmes.
• Develop governance, delivery frameworks, and project management standards.
• Coordinate multiple SAP workstreams across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and other business functions.
• Interface with executives, IT teams, system integrators, and vendors.
• Drive governance through steering committees and executive reporting.
• Manage programme risks, issues, escalations, and change control.
• Oversee financials, forecasting, vendor management, and commercial governance.

Skills

SAP programme management

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Budget & financial management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Activate

Job description

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Senior SAP Programme Manager to lead large-scale SAP transformation programmes across international business operations. The role focuses on delivering SAP S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and multi-country rollouts, aligning with strategic objectives.

You will work with senior business and IT stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and with robust governance, risk, and change control processes.