SAP SuccessFactors Programme Manager

MRP Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRP Group is seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead to own a major global HR transformation programme. This high-profile leadership role involves driving the implementation across the organization, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the delivery of critical transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of SuccessFactors, programme governance, and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a significant impact on our people strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules.
• Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships.
• Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full SuccessFactors implementation lifecycle across all phases.
• Managing programme governance, steering groups, RAID, budgets and executive reporting.
• Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change across HR, IT, Finance and Operations.

Skills

Employee Central

Third-party consultancy management

Stakeholder management

Procurement processes

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Programme Lead to take ownership of a major global HR transformation programme.

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across the organisation, while also leading the competitive selection and onboarding of a best-of-breed third-party payroll provider.

You’ll work at the centre of our people strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, managing external delivery partners, and ensuring the successful delivery of a complex, business-critical transformation programme.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the full SuccessFactors implementation lifecycle across all phases
• Managing programme governance, steering groups, RAID, budgets and executive reporting
• Holding implementation partners accountable for scope, quality, timeline and delivery
• Leading payroll provider RFI/RFP and supplier selection processes
• Overseeing integrations, data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live readiness
• Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change across HR, IT, Finance and Operations

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Employee Central and wider SuccessFactors modules
• Experience managing third-party consultancies and complex vendor relationships
• Strong programme governance and executive stakeholder management capability
• Experience leading procurement/RFP processes for payroll or HR services
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills

This role requires someone commercially astute, delivery-focused and comfortable operating in complex environments with senior stakeholders.