SAP Project/Program Manager - SAP S/4HANA

STM Consulting, Inc.; Corona (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

STM Consulting, Inc. in Corona, CA is seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager for a 6-month contract-to-hire, with a hybrid schedule (Tuesdays and Wednesdays onsite). You will own SAP S/4HANA implementations from blueprint to go-live, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver on time and budget.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT project/program management, with at least two full SAP S/4HANA implementations, strong FICO exposure, and proven executive communication skills.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in managing SAP S/4HANA enterprise programs across finance and operations.
• Strong understanding of SAP ecosystems, including core integrations and data migration complexities.
• Exposure to SAP FICO workflows.
• Experience with SIT/UAT and deployment readiness.
• End-to-end program scope across finance, operations, and downstream integrations.
• Governance over multi-million-dollar deliverables across varied frameworks (Fixed Price, Milestones, and T&M).

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the full lifecycle of SAP S/4HANA implementations (blueprint to go-live).
• Lead SIT, UAT, cutover, and go-live readiness.
• Partner with functional streams (FICO) and technical teams for data flows and architectures.
• Oversee delivery budgets and vendor performance across models.
• Present progress to executives and steering committees.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Program Management

Vendor Governance

Data Migration

FICO

Job description

Corona, CA - Hybrid Role (Tues, Wed, Thru - Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months - Contract to Hire

We are not looking for very senior candidate, just focus on mid-level having 10-14 years exp with good comm skills

We are looking for a dynamic SAP Project Manager to drive our upcoming implementations and take full ownership of project delivery.

Core Pillars of Responsibility

Hands-on Technical Expertise: We value leaders who truly understand the tech. Be ready to deep-dive into how you personally configure, deploy, or manage SAP systems. We are looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves and handle the work independently when needed.

End-to-End Project Ownership: You will be the driving force. We need someone who takes full accountability for project success, tightly manages timelines, and champions team collaboration.

Problem Solving & Gap Analysis: Proactivity is key. Show us how you look at a project, identify operational or technical gaps, and fix them before they become major issues.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Program Delivery: Direct and manage the full lifecycle of SAP S/4HANA implementations, from initial blueprinting through data migration, testing, and hypercare.
• Workstream Oversight: Lead critical implementation phases including Systems Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover management, and go-live readiness.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with functional streams (specifically FICO) and technical teams to ensure seamless data flows and robust solution architectures.
• Commercial & Vendor Governance: Oversee delivery budgets and vendor performance across diverse commercial models, including Fixed Price, milestone-based metrics, and T&M.
• Executive Communication: Establish robust program governance, tracking KPIs, risks, and milestones, and presenting progress transparently to executive stakeholders and steering committees.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in managing SAP S/4HANA enterprise programs across finance and operations.
• Strong understanding of SAP ecosystems, including core integrations and data migration complexities.
• Familiarity with functional design processes, with specific exposure to SAP FICO workflows.
• Demonstrated experience managing rigid test cycles (SIT/UAT) and large-scale deployment readiness.
• Program Scope: Drive end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA core programs across finance, operations, and downstream integrations.
• Key Phases: Lead large-scale data migrations, rigid SIT/UAT cycles, and go-live readiness protocols.
• Governance: Direct multi-million-dollar deliverables across varied commercial frameworks (Fixed Price, Milestone-based, and T&M).

Experience & Leadership

• 10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience, with at least 2+ full-lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations led as the primary owner.
• Extensive experience managing project financials, vendor deliverables, and complex contract types (Fixed Price, Milestones).
• Exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication skills.