SAP Senior Programme Director (SC Cleared)

SAP Senior Programme Director - Contract - SC Cleared

We are seeking an experienced SAP Programme Director to lead a large-scale, complex SAP transformation programme on behalf of the client. This role requires full ownership of the programme life cycle-from Phase 0 mobilisation through to delivery and embedding-with accountability for outcomes at executive level.

The successful candidate will operate as the senior accountable leader, overseeing delivery partners, system integrators, and internal stakeholders across a multi-million-pound transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end SAP programme life cycle (mobilisation delivery deployment  benefits realisation)
• Act as the single point of accountability for programme success on behalf of the client
• Establish and maintain programme governance, reporting, and controls at board level
• Drive strategic alignment between business objectives and SAP delivery

Phase 0/Mobilisation

Define and lead Phase 0 activities, including:

• programme setup and operating model
• governance structures and decision frameworks
• resourcing strategy (internal + SI partners)
• delivery roadmap and milestones
• Shape the overall transformation approach (eg S/4HANA roadmap, migration strategy)

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Engage C-suite and senior stakeholders, including steering committees
• Provide clear, confident reporting on progress, risks, and financials
• Influence decision-making at executive level

Delivery Oversight

• Lead and challenge System Integrators and third-party suppliers
• Ensure delivery against scope, time, cost, and quality expectations
• Manage programme risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams

Required Experience:

• Proven track record as a Programme Director leading large-scale SAP transformations
• Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end SAP life cycle programmes (including S/4HANA)
• Experience leading Phase 0/mobilisation activities from inception
• Experience operating client-side, with full accountability for programme outcomes
• Strong background managing Tier 1 System Integrators and complex supplier landscapes
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (eg government, defence, utilities)

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