S/4HANA Transformation Project Director (m/f/d)

Your assignments

• Delivery of the program with its projects over the complete program lifecycle (e.g., program set-up, planning, design, build, and testing)

• Management of a program of multiple integrated projects by providing a clear direction and motivating team members

• Establish business governance structure to oversee the program, including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes

• Oversee the execution of all business-related deliverables across the program phases, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that all business program deliverables meet the required standards and business requirements

• Conduct regular reviews and audits of program activities to ensure compliance with defined quality standards

• Continuous identification and initiation of improvements of existing processes, methods and standards within the program environment

• Work together with the business process streams to ensure that all project deliverables are accordingly planned and executed

• Develop and manage the business program budget, ensuring that it is allocated appropriately, and expenditures are controlled, identifying and addressing any variances from the budget

• Engage and manage relationships with business and IT key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring their needs and expectations are met

• Provide regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, and issues

• Contribute to internal communications (e.g., newsletters, program updates) and support team culture initiatives, in alignment with the Change Management team.

Your profile

• At least 15 years of experience in program management, with a focus on large-scale SAP ERP business driven transformation

• Proven experience managing SAP S/4HANA rollouts in large, multi-segment organizations, preferably in the Pharma/Life Science industry or in a validated industry

• Proven ability to manage relationships with multiple internal and external project stakeholders

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and cost control and a demonstrated ability to manage large budgets

• Relevant certifications in SAP (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate) is advantageous

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is advantageous

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to engage stakeholders up to C-Level

• German language knowledge is a plus