S/4 HANA Program Manager

Puget Sound Energy

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 231,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Bellevue, WA, seeks an experienced S/4 HANA Program Manager. You will drive a transformative SAP S/4 HANA initiative, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience, a bachelor's degree in IT or business, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

10 years of project and program management experience.
Experience managing or leading teams for 5+ years.
Ability to maintain project plans and budgets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with S/4HANA implementations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead S/4 HANA program from initiation through go-live.
Manage project budgets and resources across teams.
Facilitate alignment and communication across stakeholders.
Oversee stakeholder engagement and program scope definition.
Drive complex business process re-engineering efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business

Master’s degree in Information Technology or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Base pay range: $131,000.00/yr - $231,000.00/yr

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open S/4 HANA Program Manager position! PSE is launching a progressive multi‑year SAP S/4 HANA journey that will reshape how we power the Pacific Northwest. We're seeking a visionary Program Manager to orchestrate this enterprise‑wide digital transformation from day one through successful go‑live.

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

The most successful candidates will have built their careers leading multi‑year SAP ERP engagements, be a strategic thinker, and have proactive problem‑solving abilities. They should be well versed in user education and adoption strategies, and have a natural ability to lead large, cross‑functional teams across multiple complex workstreams with exceptional communication and facilitation skills that align executive leadership, business units, and technical teams. Industry intelligence that includes a strong grasp of core SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, PM, ISU Billing) and utilities industry‑specific processes is essential for thriving in PSE’s vendor‑rich, regulated landscape and translating ambiguous opportunities into high‑impact SAP S/4 implementation.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US

You will orchestrate the implementation engine that transforms PSE's SAP S/4 HANA vision into operational reality—streamlining business processes, enhancing data integration capabilities, and modernizing our enterprise systems foundation. If you thrive on delivering successful ERP transformations inside a mission‑driven utility, this is your position.

As the SAP S/4 HANA Program Manager, you'll lead cross‑functional teams through complex system migrations, ensure seamless integration across utility operations, and establish the digital backbone that will enable PSE's future data and analytics initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in reducing system complexity, optimizing operational efficiency, and creating the scalable platform needed to support our clean energy transition and enhanced customer service delivery.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee and provide leadership over SAP S/4 pre‑requisite projects
Lead comprehensive S/4HANA readiness assessments, conducting gap analyses and crafting compelling future‑state roadmaps that inspire action
Orchestrate stakeholder alignment across business units, defining program scope, objectives, and budgets that balance ambition with reality
Facilitate high‑stakes decisions on deployment strategies and implementation sequencing that will determine program success
Master the art of vendor selection, leading RFPs and contract negotiations that secure world‑class implementation partners
Manage the end‑to‑end execution of this multi‑year, multi‑phase transformation across diverse business areas with military precision
Establish bulletproof governance structures, steering committees, and reporting mechanisms that keep executives informed and engaged
Resource orchestration by balancing program budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and change control processes
Coordinate complex business process re‑engineering, data migration, integration, and testing activities across multiple workstreams
Ensure flawless delivery of critical program milestones that align with strategic business objectives
Foster seamless collaboration between business and functional teams, technical experts, and 3rd‑party partners

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, project management or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (may substitute)
Ten (10) years of experience in project and program management with five (5) years of experience managing or leading teams
Demonstrated management and decision‑making skills concerning information systems policies, processes, and procedures with a proven track record of completing tasks and/or projects within budget and on schedule
Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple large projects in a cross‑functional environment, and familiarity with the commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a Project Management Governance Framework
Strong familiarity with project management software, including MS Project
Ability to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Strong team leadership and facilitation skills required
Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and ability to develop and manage project plans and budgets
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills

Desired Qualifications

Direct experience leading full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations
Experience directly managing IT Project Managers
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; 15+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least five (5) years in SAP transformation leadership
PMP, PgMP, or SAP Activate certification preferred
Utility industry experience preferred
Experience with regulatory compliance
Experience aligning IT programs with business strategy and organizational objectives
Ability to create and maintain multi‑year technology strategies that support business growth
Proven track record leading enterprise‑wide digital initiatives and modernization efforts

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is $131,000.00‑$231,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals‑based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long‑term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable, and efficient energy started in 1873. Today, we’re building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award‑winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of a disability that, with or without reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425‑462‑3017.

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