SAP Program Manager – Retail, FMCG

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Define transformations at the outset, encompassing discovery, business and investment cases, as well as transformation and architectural alternatives.

• Lead pre-sales initiatives for retail and consumer product clients, which include RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and program financials.

• Develop the delivery strategy and framework for S/4HANA transformations from the proposal stage through to program preparation.

• Oversee mid-sized or co-lead significant S/4HANA programs, managing multi-country and multi-banner roll-outs, along with ECC / IS-Retail to S/4HANA migrations.

• Assume overall responsibility for delivery, which includes planning, cost management, timelines, quality assurance, risk assessment, and change control.

• Establish and operate program governance and the Program Office, providing reports to Program Boards and Steering Committees.

• Direct end-to-end process teams that focus on Merchandise Management, Procure-to-Stock, Store, and Omnichannel operations.

• Safeguard store and e-commerce functionalities during cutover and go-live phases, ensuring effective planning around peak trading times.

• Engage with senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives, and coordinate with internal, third-party, and contract resources across onsite, nearshore, and offshore teams.

• Oversee System Integrators and manage partner commercials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional client and stakeholder management abilities: build trusted relationships with client leadership, influence at the C-level, and navigate complex organizations and ambiguity.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards under tight deadlines and challenging constraints.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in client-facing consulting roles, with a focus on program leadership in large-scale SAP transformations.

• Proven track record in multiple full lifecycle SAP programs, including multi-country roll-outs for ECC / IS-Retail and S/4HANA.

• Proficient in at least two process areas: Merchandise Management, Procure-to-Stock / Source-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report.

• Familiarity with POS integration, omnichannel strategies, e-commerce, store operations, and warehouse/distribution center processes is advantageous.

• Experience in leading multi-vendor teams within onsite, nearshore, and offshore delivery models.

• Knowledge of Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield transformation strategies.

• Practical understanding of SAP Activate, including Model Company and SAP Value Lifecycle Management, as well as Agile, value-driven delivery.

• Capacity to prepare substantial proposals, effectively communicate value-based propositions, and manage program financials.

• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior consultants.

• Proficiency in English and Polish.

• Willingness to travel across Europe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work in European implementation and transformation projects.

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package.

• Engagement with the latest SAP technologies.

• Involvement in strategic projects, allowing you to witness your ideas evolve into significant outcomes.

• Being a vital part of a diverse and skilled consulting team.

• Work within an innovation-driven practice and a high-performance culture.

• Access to top-tier training and development opportunities.

• Genuine potential for career advancement and the achievement of personal goals.