SAP Program Manager with S/4HANA and Vendor management_Remote

Role: SAP Program Manager with S/4HANA and Vendor management

Location: Dallas, Texas WFH (Remote)
Domain: Life Sciences & Pharma
Experience: 8-12 years

Description

• Lead management of system integrators and third-party vendors for the SAP S/4HANA transformation program, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Establish and run vendor governance, including performance tracking, SLAs/KPIs, and escalation management.
• Drive coordination across multiple vendors to ensure seamless delivery across SAP workstreams and dependencies.
• Manage vendor commercials including contracts, change requests, invoicing, and cost optimization.
• Monitor vendor risks, quality, and delivery outcomes, ensuring accountability through regular reviews and corrective actions.

Mandatory Skills

• Experience managing SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Strong expertise in vendor management including system integrators and SAP partners.
• Solid understanding of SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD) and end-to-end business processes.
• Proven ability to manage SLAs, KPIs, risks, and dependencies across large programs.
• Hands-on experience with data migration, integration, testing cycles, and cutover planning.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in healthcare, pharma, or supply chain environments.
• Exposure to SAP Activate methodology or agile program delivery models.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) in SAP ecosystems.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, SAFe, or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in driving process optimization and cost efficiency initiatives.