PMO Squad Staffing · 6 hours ago
Senior SAP Program Manager
The PMO Squad is seeking a Senior SAP Program Manager to lead the implementation of new capabilities within their SAP environment as part of a broader Finance Transformation initiative. This role involves establishing strong program structure, driving cross-functional accountability, and providing visibility into program health across a complex enterprise landscape.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex, enterprise-scale SAP programs involving onshore/offshore teams, multiple vendors, and internal stakeholders
Establish and maintain a comprehensive program governance structure that provides routine and detailed visibility into: Established milestones, Key decisions, Entry and exit criteria for phases, deliverables, and major tasks, Deliverables with baselined start/end dates and assigned owners, Cross-functional dependencies, Critical path tracking and reporting, Risks and issues with mitigation strategies, Resource heat maps across business, IT, and vendor teams, PTO calendars to proactively identify coverage gaps
Continuously assess program health and provide independent, candid recommendations to improve likelihood of success
Partner closely with Finance Transformation Business Leads and IT Leadership
Engage regularly with the Program Steering Committee and Executive Sponsors
Build and deliver status reporting tailored to multiple audiences: Detailed, tactical reporting for program teams, Executive-level summaries with insights, risks, trade-offs, and recommended actions
Refresh and evolve reporting structures as program needs shift
Reinforce a collaborative team culture across business units and vendor partners
Build strong working relationships across Finance, Generation, Supply Chain, HR, and Technology leadership
Hold vendors and teams accountable while maintaining collaborative partnerships
Proactively resolve tension and diffuse conflict in a constructive, professional manner
Bridge understanding across teams and remove blockers, including engaging stakeholders outside the immediate program when necessary
Roll up sleeves to close gaps in program structure, documentation, or coordination
Identify areas where additional clarity or alignment is needed and take initiative to address them
Apply creative problem-solving to sustain momentum through complex challenges
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive program/project management experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-workstream enterprise programs
Significant experience managing: Onshore and offshore delivery teams, Multiple vendors simultaneously, Cross-functional enterprise stakeholders
Strong executive presence and comfort presenting to Steering Committees and senior leaders
Deep experience building structured, detailed program plans with: Clear milestones and baselines, Dependency mapping, Critical path analysis, Risk and issue management, Resource tracking
Preferred
Direct SAP implementation experience (S/4HANA or ECC)
Experience in Finance Transformation initiatives
Experience in regulated or asset-intensive industries (e.g., utilities, manufacturing, energy)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Company
PMO Squad Staffing
PMO Squad Staffing is a specialized project management staffing firm dedicated to delivering the people who drive your projects forward.
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