Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation delivery across planning, design, build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support. Drive governance, stakeholder engagement, cutover and hypercare, data migration, testing, change management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure solutions meet scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.
Our client, a leading global healthcare and consulting organization, is seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Lead to drive the successful delivery of large-scale SAP transformation initiatives across global business functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in end-to-end SAP implementation delivery, S/4HANA transformation programs, stakeholder management, deployment governance, and cross-functional execution within complex enterprise environments. This role will act as the primary bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring successful solution design, implementation execution, business readiness, and transition into steady-state operations while maintaining alignment with program objectives and global standards.
This is a contractual role through the end of 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension well into 2027. Candidates must be able to commute to the Client’s on-site Chicago, US office.
- Lead end-to-end SAP implementation activities across planning, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support phases
- Drive SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives ensuring delivery within scope, timelines, budget, and quality expectations
- Partner with business leaders, functional teams, System Integrators, and technical stakeholders to define implementation roadmaps and execution strategy
- Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and industry best practices
- Own implementation governance, status reporting, risk management, and executive stakeholder communication
- Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, decision-making forums, and architecture discussions across business and technology teams
- Coordinate deployment planning, environment readiness, cutover activities, and transition into hypercare and stabilization phases
- Ensure seamless integration across SAP modules and connected enterprise systems
- Support business readiness activities including process alignment, change management, training coordination, and user adoption initiatives
- Oversee testing strategy and execution including SIT, UAT, defect management, and release readiness
- Establish delivery controls across project milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, and implementation quality assurance
- Drive data migration coordination and support governance around system readiness and operational continuity
- Provide leadership and mentoring across implementation teams while promoting delivery excellence and continuous improvement
- Act as the escalation point for implementation risks, blockers, and critical decisions throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience delivering SAP implementation and transformation programs
- Proven experience leading at least 2–3 full lifecycle SAP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA
- Strong understanding of SAP implementation methodologies (SAP Activate, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid delivery models)
- Experience managing global deployments and enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
- Strong expertise across business process design, solution deployment, and operational readiness
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including Business, IT, Data, Testing, Change, and Integration workstreams
- Hands-on understanding of SAP functional landscapes and integration across enterprise applications
- Experience supporting cutover planning, hypercare, stabilization, and transition management
- Familiarity with testing governance, defect management, and release execution processes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and executive communication skills
- Consulting experience within Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, or regulated environments preferred
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