This is a remote position.
KATBOTZ LLC is seeking an experienced SAP Program Manager to oversee and lead multiple SAP GROW (SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition) transformation initiatives across a portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for program governance, strategic planning, stakeholder management, resource coordination, risk management, and ensuring successful delivery of business outcomes across multiple SAP Cloud ERP implementations.
This role requires a strategic leader who can align business objectives, implementation teams, and executive stakeholders while ensuring consistency, quality, and value realization throughout the transformation journey.
Program Leadership & Governance
Lead and oversee multiple SAP GROW implementation projects within a transformation program.
Establish program governance frameworks, delivery standards, and reporting structures.
Define program objectives, success metrics, milestones, and business outcomes.
Ensure alignment between project teams, business stakeholders, implementation partners, and executive leadership.
Drive consistency across all workstreams and implementation activities.
Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
Align program delivery with organizational goals, business priorities, and transformation objectives.
Ensure successful execution of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition implementation strategies.
Monitor program performance and proactively address challenges impacting delivery.
Support portfolio planning and prioritization of transformation initiatives.
Act as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and steering committees.
Provide regular program updates, status reports, risk assessments, and executive briefings.
Facilitate decision-making processes and resolve cross-project dependencies.
Build trusted relationships with client leadership, SAP partners, and implementation teams.
Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across business and IT organizations.
Oversee program budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, and utilization.
Monitor financial performance and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
Coordinate staffing plans and resource requirements across multiple projects.
Support contract management, change requests, and program-level commercial discussions.
Identify and manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
Implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program outcomes.
Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology and SAP best practices.
Establish quality assurance processes and delivery governance standards.
Promote Clean Core principles and Fit-to-Standard adoption across all projects.
Drive organizational readiness, change management, and business adoption initiatives.
Ensure transformation goals and expected business benefits are achieved.
Track and report value realization metrics and program success indicators.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of SAP program or project management experience.
5+ years leading large-scale ERP transformation programs.
Proven experience managing multiple SAP implementation projects simultaneously.
Strong experience with:
SAP GROW
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
SAP Activate Methodology
Program Governance
Portfolio Management
Budget & Financial Management
Risk & Dependency Management
Organizational Change Management
Experience working with executive leadership and global delivery teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
SAP Activate Project Manager Certification.
PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent program management certification.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition implementation experience.
Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
Experience leading global or multi-country ERP transformation programs.
Consulting or system integrator leadership experience.
SAP GROW
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Program Management
Portfolio Governance
Executive Stakeholder Management
SAP Activate
Budget & Financial Management
Risk Management
Resource Planning
ERP Transformation
Organizational Change Management
Value Realization
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Flexible working conditions, with remote options available.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
KATBOTZ LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
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