Programme Manager - SAP implementation

Programme Manager - SAP implementation

Rate: £700 - £950 a day

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Nottingham hybrid circa 2 days a week

Role Overview

A global IT consultancy are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major SAP ERP transformation programme for a public sector end client.

This high-profile, multi-year programme includes the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, SuccessFactors Employee Central, and Employee Central Payroll (ECP), as well as associated change and data initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring outcomes are met across time, cost, and quality dimensions, while fostering a culture of partnership, collaboration, and trust with the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Leadership: Own the successful delivery of the SAP programme across all workstreams, including HR, payroll, finance, procurement, data, testing, and change.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for programme and senior stakeholders; build trusted relationships and ensure alignment with client goals and governance frameworks.
• Integrated Team Management: Lead a blended team of internal and partner resources, ensuring seamless coordination and a "one team" delivery model.
• Governance and Reporting: Establish and run the programme governance framework. Provide timely, transparent reporting, escalation management, and decision-making support.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues, including those linked to business change, multi-entity payroll, and SAP Cloud operations.
• Commercial Oversight: Ensure commercial compliance, scope control, and cost management across all delivery partners and internal teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive stakeholder alignment, particularly around adopt-not-adapt principles, release planning, and change readiness.
• On-Time Go-Live Execution: Lead the planning and execution of key milestones, including parallel payroll runs, cutover, and transition to support.

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Programme Manager on large, complex SAP ERP programmes.
• Demonstrable expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementations, particularly Public Cloud.
• Strong background with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, ECP).
• Proven ability to manage public sector clients and navigate associated complexities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with hybrid working models and delivering within a consultancy environment.