About this role
Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for an SAP Program Manager for one of our partners, an international chemical manufacturing company,
THE ROLE
The SAP Program Manager leads an SAP and connected applications transformation portfolio, with accountability for delivering large scale SAP S/4HANA programmes, managing budgets and system integrators, and delivering measurable business value, including AI enabled SAP use cases. The role reports to the Head of ERP and Connected Apps.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead programme governance, executive reporting, escalations, prioritisation and budgetingHelp shape the SAP and connected applications strategy, roadmap and investment planDeliver S/4HANA programmes from business case through design, build, testing, data migration, cutover, stabilisation and handover to supportSet up delivery plans, stage gates, quality assurance, change control and benefits trackingOwn annual and multi year budgets, forecasts, accruals and variancesManage SOWs, fixed price and T&M engagements, change requests, milestones and vendor invoicesHold system integrators and vendors accountable on scope, quality, staffing and commercialsIdentify and deliver AI use cases built on SAP processes and data, working with Data and AI teamsEngage senior leaders across Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial and HRManage risks across security, controls, SoD, audit, data and operational readinessCoach and develop project and workstream leads, and run non SAP initiatives where needed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Ideally 15+ years in SAP enabled transformation, enterprise applications or programme managementLeadership of at least three full SAP deployments, each above USD 15 million, backed by referencesStrong system integrator and multivendor management, including contracts, commercials and dispute resolutionProven ownership of programme and portfolio budgetsAt least one AI use case delivered on SAP processes or data, from problem definition to value realisationExperience in chemicals, fertilisers, oil and gas, energy, petrochemicals or similar process manufacturingDeep functional expertise in at least one core SAP area, ideally FI/CO or MM/ProcurementBachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Finance, Business or similar; a Master's or MBA is an advantagePMP, PgMP, MSP, PRINCE2, SAP Activate or SAP functional certifications are a plus
YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU
Can challenge a system integrator firmly and still keep the relationship workingAre as comfortable with a budget variance as with a cutover planThink in business outcomes, not just go live datesLead distributed, multicultural teams with confidenceWant AI to be part of how SAP delivers value, not an afterthought
WHY THIS ROLE
You'll own a major SAP transformation portfolio at a global manufacturer, with real budget authority, executive visibility and the chance to bring AI into the heart of core business processes.