SAP Programme Manager

SAP Programme Manager

The client is seeking a quick start date, and the contract is expected to extend multiple times due to the programme duration. 

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for transforming enterprise systems? Join our dynamic team as an SAP RISE Programme Manager and lead the critical migration of our financial systems from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. This strategic role offers the opportunity to drive large-scale digital transformation in a global organisation, ensuring seamless delivery, stakeholder alignment, and future-proof ERP modernisation. You will be at the forefront of shaping our technological evolution, working alongside top-tier partners and internal teams to deliver impactful results that enable our continued global leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA RISE migration for the Trips Business Unit, overseeing phases from ‘Prepare’ through to ‘Deploy’ with a target go-live in 2027.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and SAP to align on outcomes, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and key decisions to ensure smooth execution and adherence to industry best practices.
• Develop realistic, data-driven project roadmaps, track progress against objectives, and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish transparent, efficient governance structures that uphold Booking.com’s standards and promote stakeholder accountability.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of program management experience in digital organisations.
• 3-5 years leading large-scale ERP or SAP transformations, with a track record of successful SAP S/4HANA migrations.
• Strong vendor and partner management experience, including working with Big 4 consultancies and SAP.
• Deep expertise in program lifecycle management, change management, and financial domain processes such as Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report.
• Excellent stakeholder influencing skills, able to coordinate across global, matrixed teams and leadership levels.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA RISE, SAP BTP, and MDG-F.
• Experience in legacy modernisation strategies, including cloud migration or monolith-to-microservices architecture.
• Background supporting change management efforts during large-scale system transitions.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex ERP projects in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes within SAP environments.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed for stakeholder engagement and project milestones.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2) or SAP-related credentials are advantageous.