Program Manager – ERP Transformation

Celerity IT, LLC.; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a seasoned Program Manager to spearhead a transformative ERP initiative. This role involves leading the consolidation of multiple ERP systems into a modern platform, driving business and IT alignment, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience in large-scale ERP implementations, particularly SAP S/4HANA, and demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of enterprise resource planning within a collaborative environment that values innovation and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large-scale ERP transformations, preferably with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong leadership in program governance, executive communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, governance, and reporting of ERP transformation program.
• Work with executive leadership to define and execute an ERP roadmap.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Program Governance

Budgeting

Agile Methodologies

ERP Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Program Manager – ERP Transformation

Location: Remote
Department: Program Management Office
Reports to: Head of Program Management

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – ERP Transformation to drive a multi-year enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation initiative across our client organization. This role will oversee the consolidation of multiple ERP systems into a unified, modernized platform on SAP S4/HANA, ensuring business alignment, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale ERP implementations, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive business and IT alignment in a highly matrixed organization.

This role can fill one of the following E2E workstreams:

• Finance Operations
• Corporate Finance
• Source to Pay (S2P)
• Plan to Fulfill (P2F)
• Lead to Cash (L2C)
• Shared Data

Key Responsibilities

Workstream Leadership & Strategy

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the planning, execution, governance and reporting of the ERP transformation program, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Business Alignment: Work with executive leadership, solution architects, and global process owners to define and execute an ERP roadmap and plan that meets business objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to avoid disruptions in supply chain, financial reporting, and customer operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates to the steering committee, head of PMO and business unit leaders on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between IT, Global Process Ownership, and segment leadership to align on requirements and priorities.
• Transition & Partner Management: Transition work from existing vendor and support the cost-effective transition of work to the PMO team.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, financial reporting requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.

Execution & Delivery

• Budget & Resource Planning: Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and financial tracking to optimize cost control while driving business value.
• Integration & Testing: Oversee system integrations, data migration strategies, and rigorous user acceptance testing processes to ensure a smooth go-live.
• Hypercare & Post-Go-Live Support: Develop and execute post-implementation stabilization plans to minimize operational disruption.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale ERP transformations (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Knowledge of one or more of the following E2E workstreams: Finance Operations, Corporate Finance, Source to Pay (S2P), Plan to Fulfill (P2F), Lead to Cash (L2C), Shared Data.
• Experience managing ERP consolidations, global rollouts, and cloud-based deployments.
• Strong leadership in program governance, executive communication, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies for ERP implementation.
• Proven track record in budgeting, cost control, and vendor negotiations.
• Preferred certifications: PMP.