Job Description

Role: SAP Program Manager

Location: Massachusetts (Remote)

Type: Contract

• Travel to client once a month in Boston. Otherwise remote. Ideally a Boston or Northeast US based resource who is driveable to the client location. If we can't find local we can source nationwide.
• Important - need the key technical skills in the job but also solid program governance, change controls, resource management, schedule management, etc. May be a client interview for this replacement since the current resource is struggling.

About the Role:

• We are seeking an accomplished SAP Program Manager with 18+ years of experience leading large-scale SAP initiatives across global organizations. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing a large SAP implementation or multiple SAP projects and work streams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology roadmaps.
• The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP program governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery excellence across diverse industries. Experience with Life Sciences will be an added advantage. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who understands the regulatory, operational, and technological nuances of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environments and can deliver SAP solutions that drive compliance, innovation, and business value

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end SAP implementation programs, including planning, execution, and delivery across multiple projects
• Define program scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with executive stakeholders
• Establish governance frameworks, PMO standards, and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across SAP modules e.g. OTC, PTP, FICO, PP, WM, QM, ABAP, BTP and Integrations
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and third-party integrations
• Oversee program budgets, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change management
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, GxP if applicable)
• Provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and strategic insights to senior leadership
• Mentor project managers and contribute to organizational capability building
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets for SAP implementation projects, from initial scope definition to final delivery.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including developers, functional analysts, and infrastructure teams, to achieve project milestones.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary point of contact and build 'trusted advisor' relationships with senior leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure timely and successful resolution.
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor project expenditure, resource allocation, and headcount to ensure projects stay within budget and deliverable completion.
• Status Reporting: Provide clear, concise, and regular project status updates, including risks, issues, and budget performance, to project sponsors and key stakeholders.

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