SC Cleared SAP Project Manager - UK

Yolk Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to support a major enterprise transformation, including rollout into the US. The role is hybrid in the North West of England with travel to the US required.

The position focuses on deployment, cutover, business readiness and hypercare, working with UK and US stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the programme. Active UK Security Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA rollout across international units.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across UK, US and wider programme environment.
• Drive deployment planning, cutover activity, testing, business readiness and hypercare.
• Collaborate with business, technical, functional and third-party delivery teams.
• Ensure governance, reporting and delivery standards are maintained throughout the programme.
• Support senior stakeholders with progress updates and escalation management.

Job description

SAP S/4HANA Project Manager - Security Cleared

Note - You must have current ACTIVE SC Security Clearance

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Project Manager to support a major enterprise transformation programme for a highly regulated organisation. This role will focus on the rollout of SAP S/4HANA into the US, working closely with UK and US stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across deployment, cutover, business readiness and hypercare. The role is offered on a hybrid basis in the North West of England, with travel to the US required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an SAP S/4HANA rollout across international business units.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across the UK, US and wider programme environment.
• Drive deployment planning, cutover activity, testing, business readiness and hypercare.
• Work closely with business, technical, functional and third-party delivery teams.
• Ensure governance, reporting and delivery standards are maintained throughout the programme.
• Support senior stakeholders with clear progress updates and escalation management.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as an SAP Project Manager or SAP Programme Manager.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout experience.
• Previous experience delivering international or US-based SAP deployments.
• Background working in regulated, secure or complex enterprise environments.
• Strong stakeholder management across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Experience with SAP Activate, cutover, testing, business readiness and hypercare.
• Excellent communication, governance and delivery management skills.

Essential Requirement

Candidates must hold active UK Security Clearance and be able to work in a secure/regulated environment.

Desirable Experience

• Defence, energy, engineering, manufacturing or critical national infrastructure experience.
• Experience delivering SAP programmes involving US stakeholders or North American rollout activity.
• Prior consulting or systems integrator background.

Working Pattern

Hybrid working in the North West of England, with regular travel to the US as required by programme milestones.

Contract / Engagement

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile SAP S/4HANA transformation programme with significant international scope.