SAP Functional Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven SAP Program Manager to serve as the organization's primary steward of our SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of our SAP ecosystem "” from day-to-day operations and end-user support to strategic roadmap planning, vendor management, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate is a seasoned SAP professional with deep functional expertise across Finance (FICO), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain "” someone who is equally comfortable leading a steering committee meeting as they are reviewing configuration settings or troubleshooting a process issue on the shop floor. This role requires a confident project manager, a clear communicator, and a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & GovernanceServe as the single point of accountability for the organization's SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud environment across all manufacturing sites.Define and maintain the SAP program roadmap, aligning it with business strategy, operational needs, and available resources.Establish and manage SAP governance structures, including steering committees, change advisory boards, and project prioritization frameworks.Own the SAP program budget, including software licensing, third-party vendor contracts, training, and project investments.SAP Operations & Internal SupportOversee day-to-day SAP system health, performance, and availability across all sites.Manage internal SAP support functions, ensuring timely resolution of incidents, service requests, and process questions from end users.Required Qualifications7+ years of hands-on SAP experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Program Manager, Project Manager, or equivalent leadership role overseeing SAP environments.Demonstrated expertise in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) "” including GL, AP, AR, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.Strong functional knowledge of SAP Manufacturing and Supply Chain modules (e.g., PP, MM, WM/EWM, SD, QM).Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition, including release cycles, configuration capabilities, and cloud-specific constraints and best practices.Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional SAP projects on time and within budget in a manufacturing environment.Strong project management skills, including experience with project planning tools, risk management, status reporting, and stakeholder management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills "” able to translate technical topics for executive audiences and business concepts for technical teams.Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across a multi-site environment.Preferred QualificationsSAP certification in S/4HANA Finance, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.Experience managing SAP in a discrete or process manufacturing environment with multiple production facilities.Familiarity with SAP Integration Suite, SAP BTP, or middleware integration tools.Experience with SAP Activate methodology for implementations and upgrades.Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).

Created: 2026-05-08