SAP FICO Program Manager

Forward Eye Technologies; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Eye Technologies is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Program Manager to lead large-scale S/4HANA Finance or ECC FICO implementations from planning through delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams across finance modules and IT to align with business goals.

The role requires 12+ years in SAP, with 7+ years in FICO, strong governance, stakeholder management, and global rollout experience. You will coordinate offshore teams, define roadmaps, and ensure budget and quality across all

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP experience with 7+ years in SAP FICO.
• 4+ years in a Project/Program Management role in SAP.
• Strong knowledge of FICO submodules: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, CO-PA.
• Hands-on or past experience in S/4HANA Finance implementations.
• Experience leading global rollouts and finance transformation programs.
• Stakeholder management and executive communication experience.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAP Activate or Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full lifecycle of SAP Finance transformation programs from scoping to delivery and post-go-live support.
• Define program strategy, roadmap, and milestones aligned with business goals.
• Manage a team of SAP consultants across FICO, SD, MM, and technical tracks.
• Oversee governance, risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure budget control, on-time delivery, and quality across workstreams.
• Interface with business leaders and IT teams to ensure process alignment.

Skills

SAP FICO

FICO submodules

Program management

Stakeholder management

S/4HANA Finance

Global rollouts

Agile/Waterfall

JIRA / MS Project

Offshore coordination

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Solution Manager

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced SAP FICO Program Manager (G8 level) to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale SAP S/4HANA Finance or ECC FICO implementations. This role demands strong leadership, domain expertise in SAP FICO (including submodules like AR, AP, AA, GL, CO, CO‑PA), and proven experience managing cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full lifecycle of SAP Finance transformation programs—from project scoping through to delivery and post-go‑live support.
• Define program strategy, roadmap, and milestones aligned with business goals.
• Manage a team of SAP consultants across FICO, SD, MM, and technical tracks.
• Oversee project governance, risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure budget control, on‑time delivery, and quality compliance across all workstreams.
• Interface with business leaders and IT teams to ensure business process alignment.
• Drive fit‑gap analysis, solution design, and integration strategies with modules like SD, MM, and CO‑PA.
• Coordinate with offshore teams, vendors, and partners as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in SAP, with 7+ years in SAP FICO.
• 4+ years of experience in a Project/Program Management role in SAP environment.
• Strong understanding of FICO submodules: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center, Internal Orders, CO‑PA.
• Hands‑on or past experience in S/4HANA Finance implementations is a must.
• Expertise in leading global rollouts, greenfield/brownfield implementations, and finance transformation programs.
• Experience in stakeholder management, executive communication, and escalation handling.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAP Activate, or Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or Prince2 certification.
• SAP S/4HANA Certification (Finance/Controlling).
• Experience with tools like JIRA, MS Project, Solution Manager.
• Domain exposure to manufacturing, retail, or utilities is a plus.