SAP Program Manager – Carve-Out Programs

About

The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP landscapes (ECC/S/4HANA), strong program governance capabilities, and deep experience in managing cross-functional and global stakeholders across IT, business, and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Governance

• Lead large-scale SAP carve-out programs from initiation to closure.
• Define program roadmap, scope, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Establish governance structures, reporting cadence, and escalation mechanisms.
• Drive program execution using structured methodologies (SAP Activate, Agile/Hybrid, Waterfall).

Carve-Out Strategy & Execution

• Define and execute IT separation strategies, including:
  • Data separation and migration
  • System landscape split or replication
  • Business process realignment
• Lead due diligence, Day 1 readiness, and Day 2 stabilization activities.
• Coordinate TSA (Transition Services Agreement) planning and exit strategy.

SAP Solution Management

• Oversee SAP modules such as SAP REFX, SAP BW/BO, SAP PI/PO, Concur etc., ensuring business continuity.
• Collaborate with solution architects for landscape decisions:
  • System carve-out vs. new implementation
  • Selective data transition
• Ensure integration continuity across SAP and non-SAP systems (interfaces, middleware, third-party tools).

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Engage with senior business stakeholders (CXO level) and IT leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during program lifecycle.
• Facilitate business workshops and steering committee meetings.
• Manage communication across global teams and geographies

Delivery & Execution Management

• Manage cross-functional teams including functional consultants, technical teams, and vendors.
• Track progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Drive cutover planning, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and go-live readiness.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify risks related to data, security, compliance, and business disruption.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
• Implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Drive cost optimization and value realization.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor management.

Post-Go-Live Support

• Oversee hypercare support and transition to steady-state operations.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement post carve-out.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10–12 years of experience in SAP programs with at least 3–5 years in a Program Manager role.
• Proven experience in SAP carve-out, divestiture, or M&A programs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA implementations.
• Experience with data migration, system separation, and integration architecture.
• Expertise in program management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Strong financial, risk, and vendor management skills.