S4/Hana Programme Manager

NES Fircroft; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an S4/Hana Program Manager for a 6-month engagement in Oxford. This pivotal role involves managing the ERP migration from D365 to S4Hana and leading a diverse project team. Candidates should possess strong program management skills, experience in SAP, and the ability to navigate complex and dynamic project environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in S4Hana implementation.
• Global experience focusing on Finance Modules.
• Experience leading diverse teams in digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP Program team for project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Control project planning activities related to migrating from D365 to S4HANA.
• Establish effective program governance and risk management.

Skills

S4Hana implementation

Program Management

SAP Proficiency

D365 Integration

Team Leadership

Communication

Job description

S4/Hana Program Manager – 6 months initially – Oxford

Hybrid working: minimum of 3 days on site per week. Initially, more time on site will be required.

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Essential: Strong experience in S4Hana implementation and integration, especially integrating D365 with S4Hana. Global experience is required, mainly focusing on Finance Modules. Knowledge of HR, MM, EWM, and WM modules is a plus. The candidate should have strong program management skills, be technically proficient in SAP, and capable of engaging culturally within a diverse environment. The ability to lead through ambiguity, establish project frameworks, motivate teams, and provide clear direction is essential.

This role supports establishing global operations and an integrated operating model to ensure system and process consistency across work streams, centered around the Slipstream business program. The focus is on harmonizing systems and processes, particularly establishing an ERP environment supporting manufacturing, procurement, payroll, finance, and warehousing functions. A skilled SAP Program Manager is needed to deliver this complex ERP migration project.

S4/Hana Programme Manager Responsibilities

• Manage the ERP Program team to ensure project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Control project planning activities related to migrating from Microsoft D365 to SAP S/4HANA.
• Establish effective program governance and risk management structures.
• Sourcing and managing project resources.
• Monitor project schedules to ensure timely module and development completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, approvals, and financial tracking.
• Manage issues, risks, dependencies, and scope changes in large IT projects.
• Develop change management strategies for communication and business readiness.
• Manage vendor contracts and agreements related to the projects.

S4/Hana Programme Manager Skills & Behaviour

Professional Skills:

• Experience leading diverse, high-performing teams in digital transformation projects.
• Global program management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing technology programs in complex, multi-platform environments.
• Exposure to SAP platforms, especially in manufacturing, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of project methodologies and lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication skills to foster collaboration and support change management across geographies.

Personal Behaviours:

• Support organizational change and adapt to evolving situations with flexibility.
• Inspire and motivate teams, contributing to a positive work environment.

KPIs

• Resource utilization rate.
• Quality of deliverables (defect density).
• Financial performance against budget.
• Schedule adherence.
• Resource demand and availability forecasting.

Key Interfaces

• Project Slipstream team members and stakeholders.
• Business Systems teams – Procurement, Finance, HR/Payroll, Manufacturing, Asset Management.