Senior SAP Program Manager
Job Summary
As a Program Manager, you will lead large-scale, complex SAP programs with a focus on the Oil & Gas and Energy industry. You will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, governance, and financial performance while partnering with C-level executives. The role involves managing SAP transformations, such as S/4HANA migrations, AMS transitions, and digital modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformations
- Manage P&L, budget, and program governance
- Drive stakeholder alignment and executive reporting
- Oversee Oil & Gas industry-specific SAP solutions
Required Skills
- 15+ years SAP project/program management
- Deep Oil & Gas industry expertise
- S/4HANA and RISE with SAP knowledge
- Financial acumen and P&L management
- Executive-level communication skills
Job Details
### Program Leadership & Delivery
- Lead large, multi-year SAP transformation programs, including ECC → S/4HANA migrations, SAP RISE, and hybrid-cloud deployments.
- Oversee program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams (functional, technical, data, infrastructure).
- Establish and manage program governance structures, including SteerCo, PMO, and executive reporting.
- Manage dependencies across system integrators, hyperscalers, and third-party vendors.
- Drive cutover planning, risk mitigation, and issue resolution for mission-critical SAP environments.
### Financial & Commercial Ownership
- Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and margin performance for large SAP programs.
- Develop and manage resource plans, cost models, and delivery schedules.
- Support deal shaping, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
- Ensure adherence to contractual SLAs, KPIs, and delivery commitments.
### Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as trusted advisor to C-level executives (CIO, CTO, COO, Digital, and Operations leaders).
- Lead executive steering committees and governance forums.
- Drive alignment between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams.
- Communicate program status, risks, and value realization to senior leadership.
### Oil & Gas Industry Expertise
- Lead SAP programs across upstream, midstream, and downstream value chains.
- Apply deep knowledge of hydrocarbon accounting, trading, plant maintenance (EAM), logistics, pipeline operations, and regulatory compliance.
### Transformation & Innovation
- Drive business process transformation and standardization across SAP landscapes.
- Lead adoption of SAP S/4HANA, RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and cloud-native architectures.
- Identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and digital innovation.
### Required Experience & Qualifications
- 15+ years in SAP delivery, with 8+ years in program management roles.
- Proven experience leading large-scale SAP programs ($25M+ / multi-country).
- Strong expertise across SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, EAM, PM, etc.).
- 10+ years in Oil & Gas or Energy sector programs.
- Comprehensive understanding of industry compliance, safety, and reliability standards.