SAP S4 HANA Program Manager

SAP S/4HANA Program Manager
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid/Onsite Preferred) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for 4 years long-term extension based on performance.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Program Manager to lead a large-scale transformation initiative for a leading Life Insurance client in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing enterprise SAP S/4HANA programs, driving business transformation, and partnering with executive stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation program
Establish program governance, reporting frameworks, and executive communications
Manage cross-functional business, technology, and vendor teams
Drive program planning, execution, risk management, and issue resolution
Ensure alignment between business objectives and SAP solution delivery
Oversee system integrators and third-party partners
Manage budgets, schedules, dependencies, and resource planning
Lead stakeholder engagement and executive-level reporting
Support organizational change management and business adoption activities
Ensure successful deployment and post-go-live stabilization

Required Qualifications
SAP S/4HANA Program Management experience
Strong background leading large-scale transformation programs
Experience within the Life Insurance or broader Insurance domain
Expertise in program governance, PMO leadership, and stakeholder management
Experience managing complex SAP implementations and migrations
Strong vendor and system integrator management experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications
SAP certifications
Consulting background with enterprise transformation experience
Experience delivering business process transformation initiatives
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Candidate Profile
Senior SAP S/4HANA Program Manager
Strong Life Insurance domain expertise
Proven leadership in enterprise-scale transformation programs
Excellent client-facing and executive communication skills
Available to work from NYC