Location: EU
Contract Duration: 14 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
Project Type: SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Wave 2
Project Language: English

Program Context:

Our client was selected as the preferred partner for the client’s SAP S/4HANA transformation program – NextGen ERP. A Selective Data Transition approach has been chosen, and the program is divided into two waves:

• Wave 1: Go-live in January 2026, covering the Wind Business Area and rollout of global templates for Finance and Procurement
• Wave 2: Covers the remaining business areas and SAP domains, with a go-live scheduled for January 2027

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Program Manager Co-Lead for the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Stream to support the planning, coordination, and execution of OCM and testing activities for Wave 2 of the SAP S/4HANA program.
This person will work closely with the Program Manager to ensure successful business adoption, lead change impact assessments, support training activities, and oversee test strategy and execution.

Scope:

Leadership & Coordination:

• Support the Program Manager in aligning OCM stream deliverables with program goals and timelines
• Coordinate OCM-related activities across various stakeholders and teams

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure adoption of the new SAP S/4HANA solution
• Address resistance and ensure communication is clear and consistent

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the OCM and testing areas
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies

Reporting & Documentation:

• Provide regular status updates and reports aligned with program standards

Organizational Change Management:

• Lead Change Impact Assessments
• Support development and execution of communication and training plans
• Collaborate with the Learning team to ensure end-user readiness

Testing (part of OCM Stream):

• Define SAP test strategy and ensure high-quality execution
• Align testing efforts with key stakeholders and program schedule

Skills:

• 10+ years of Program/Project Management experience, ideally in global SAP environments
• Proven track record managing large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, especially in OCM areas
• Experience with the SAP Activate methodology across full program life cycles
• Functional exposure to FI/CO, Treasury, MM, EAM, EPPM
• Strong understanding of SAP testing processes and best practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams in complex environments
• Change management certification and SAP certification are a plus