SAP Program Director (Remote)

Here at DXC Technology we continue to significantly expand our SAP business across the UK and Europe. We are actively seeking a seasoned SAP Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation engagements across UK enterprise clients. This is a senior delivery leadership role, responsible for program execution, client engagement, risk governance, and team leadership across DXC and client stakeholders. If you're passionate about engaging in the full lifecycle of SAP projects from initial sales engagement to project delivery, this role could be perfect for you. You'll be working with clients across multiple industries in the UK and Europe, applying your subject matter expertise to help deliver value-driven SAP solutions.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Due to the nature of our clients, SC level Security clearable is mandatory and for us to obtain this for you we are only able to consider candidates that are sole British Nationals and have lived consecutively in the UK for the last 5 years. We are unable to consider dual nationals currently.

You will bring proven experience managing SAP programs (£520M), hybrid delivery teams, and complex stakeholder landscapes in a consulting environment. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and relationship management ensuring DXC delivers with quality, agility, and commercial control.

Your Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA programs from mobilization and blueprint through to cutover and post go-live support.

Serve as single point of accountability for delivery across functional, technical, data, integration, testing, and change workstreams.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders including CIOs, Programme Directors, Business Sponsors, and PMO Leads.

Oversee program financials including budget tracking, resource planning, change requests, and profitability.

Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations, ensuring high collaboration and governance adherence.

Chair steering committees, status reviews, and program governance forums ensuring visibility, transparency, and proactive risk management.

Ensure alignment to delivery frameworks (SAP Activate, DXC standards), agile/waterfall models, and contract compliance (SOWs, MSAs).

Contribute to pre-sales and new business by shaping delivery plans, estimates, and client engagement strategies for SAP pursuits.

Essential Experience
Extensive experience in SAP program delivery, with a proven track record as a Program Manager / Delivery Lead for complex SAP S/4HANA implementations.

Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformations greenfield, brownfield, or selective migration.

Delivered at least 2 large-scale programs (>£15M TCV) involving multi-workstream orchestration, global stakeholders, and phased go-lives.

Familiarity with cross-functional SAP landscapes Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Data, Testing.

Strong track record of managing distributed delivery teams and delivery risk in client-facing roles in Public Sector, Defence and Manufacturing industry.

Leadership & Delivery Skills
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and issue resolution skills.

Able to lead steering meetings, present program health, and manage executive-level escalations.

Commercial acumen to manage scope, change control, and internal margin/profit targets.

Collaborative leadership style focused on building high-performing teams and nurturing client trust.

Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to ambiguity in large enterprise environments.

Stakeholder & Soft Skills
Strong engagement skills with manufacturing stakeholders: Heads of Production, Plant Managers, and COOs.

Ability to translate complex operational processes into streamlined SAP-enabled solutions.

Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with comfort in C-level discussions.

Experience managing diverse teams, mentoring junior consultants, and driving delivery excellence.

Methodologies & Tools
Experienced in SAP Activate, SAP Solution Manager, and agile/hybrid delivery models.

Skilled with delivery tracking tools JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or equivalent.

Exposure to PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent program management frameworks.

Familiarity with managed services transitions, cutover/runbook design, and AMS handover is a plus.

Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelors or Masters in IT, Engineering, Business, or relevant field.

PMP / PRINCE2 / MSP certification strongly preferred.

SAP certifications (e.g., Activate Project Manager, Solution Architect) are an advantage.

Why DXC Technology
At DXC, we believe in empowering our people to drive change. Our investment in People, Customers, and Operational Excellence fuels our continued success.
Meaningful work in enterprise-scale projects
A flexible benefits package
Continuous learning and certification support
Career progression in a global SAP Centre of Excellence
Supportive, diverse, and collaborative culture
Work across sectors including public sector, manufacturing and defence to name a few

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.