SAP Program Manager - US Public Services Market Unit

SAP SE; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE in the United States is seeking an experienced project leader to drive S/4HANA implementations across multiple workstreams. You will coordinate with customers, partners, and SAP teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and milestones while applying SAP Best Practices and Fit-to-Standard.

You will mentor project managers, manage risks, and champion AI-enabled delivery approaches. A PMP certification or willingness to obtain within six months is required, and public sector experience is

Qualifications

• Experience leading S4HANA implementations using SAP Best Practices and Fit-to-Standard.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and third-party vendors.
• Strong customer relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor project managers and influence delivery best practices.
• Experience with AI integrations and context engineering.
• PMP certification or plan to obtain within 6 months.
• Public sector experience in State/Local/Education.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, schedules, milestones, and ensure accountability.
• Drive S4HANA implementation across workstreams and manage risks.
• Coordinate work across subcontractors and SAP units.
• Apply time-boxed engagement orchestration to phases.
• Manage team performance and guide project managers.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
• Build trusted partnerships with customers and internal teams.

Skills

S/4HANA lead

SAP Best Practices

Fit-to-Standard

Stakeholder mgmt

Delivery leadership

AI usage

PMP cert

Public sector experience

Job description

Job Description

What you'll bring

• Hands-on experience leading S4HANA implementations, with a strong grasp of SAP Best Practices and Fit-to-Standard.
• Preferred experience across S4 workstreams: landscape, client strategy, sizing, transport management, analytics, security, and development.
• Skilled at managing escalations and resolving conflict to keep delivery on track.
• A customer-first approach — you build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring project managers and influencing delivery best practices.
• A practical approach to AI — you use agentic tools daily, quality-check outputs, apply context engineering, and champion AI adoption.
• PMP certification or willing to get certified within 6 months
• Public sector experience in State, Local, or Education departments

What you'll build

• Define project scope, schedules, and milestones — and hold teams accountable to them.
• Drive S4HANA implementation across multiple workstreams, managing risks and deliverables.
• Coordinate work across third-party sub-contractors, SAP Custom Development, SAP Global Delivery, SAP Active Global Support, and SAP lines of business including Signavio, SuccessFactors, Ariba, and Joule.
• Apply time-boxed engagement orchestration to structure delivery phases and maintain momentum.
• Manage team performance and guide project managers through delivery challenges.
• Maintain document management and reporting to keep all stakeholders aligned.
• Build trusted partnerships with key customers and internal stakeholders.

Where you belong

At SAP, you will join a global delivery community built on trust, accountability, and partnership. You will work alongside customers, partners, and internal teams who prioritize customer success and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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