SAP Program Manager – Manufacturing

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. Lead pre-sales for manufacturing clients, including responses to RFPs/RFIs, proposals and program financials .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • PolandSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading large-scale SAP transformations, particularly S/4HANA, with a focus on manufacturing processes. Proven ability to manage client relationships, program governance, and multi-vendor teams while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

S/4HANA Program LeadershipClient Stakeholder ManagementSAP Activate KnowledgePlan-to-Produce Process ExpertiseMulti-Country Roll-Out Experience

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Hard Skills

SAP TransformationsProgram Financial ManagementProposal DevelopmentDelivery PlanningRisk ManagementChange ControlAgile MethodologiesVendor ManagementFull Lifecycle SAP ProgramsMulti-Vendor Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsMentoring AbilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SAP ActivateSAP Value Lifecycle ManagementProgram Office ToolsGovernance Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SectorAutomotiveIndustrialHigh TechSemiconductors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead pre-sales for manufacturing clients, including responses to RFPs/RFIs, proposals and program financials
Shape the delivery approach and framework for S/4HANA transformations in manufacturing from proposal through program preparation
Lead mid-size or co-lead large S/4HANA programs, including multi-country, multi-plant roll-outs and ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations
Take overall accountability for delivery planning, cost, timelines, quality, risks and change control
Set up and run program governance and the Program Office
Report to Program Boards and Steering Committees
Guide end-to-end process teams with a focus on Plan-to-Produce
Protect production continuity at cutover and go-live
Manage senior client stakeholders, including C-level, and internal, third-party and contract resources across onsite, nearshore and offshore teams
Mentor consultants and build high-performing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Superior client and stakeholder skills: trusted relationships with client leadership, influence at C-level, comfort with complex organizations and ambiguity
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and vendor management skills
Proven ability to deliver to time, cost and quality under tight deadlines and challenging constraints
Extensive (10+ years) client-facing consulting experience, with program leadership in large-scale SAP transformations
Track record across multiple full lifecycle SAP programs, including multi-country roll-outs for ECC and S/4HANA, ideally in the Manufacturing sector (e.g. automotive, industrial, high tech / semiconductors)
Strong experience in at least two process areas: Plan-to-Produce, Order-to-Cash, Source-to-Pay, Record-to-Report; Plan-to-Produce is a strong advantage
Experience leading multi-vendor teams in onsite, nearshore and offshore delivery models
Practical knowledge of SAP Activate (incl. Model Company, SAP Value Lifecycle Management) and of Agile, value-driven delivery
Ability to prepare large proposals, articulate value-based propositions and own program financials
Experience in mentoring and coaching consultants
Excellent English and Polish
Willingness to travel in Europe

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work in European implementation and transformation projects
Industry-leading compensation and benefits
Working with the latest SAP technologies
Exposure to strategic projects, where you’ll be able to see your own ideas transform into breakthrough results
Being an important part of a diverse and talented consulting team
Work in an innovation-driven practice and a high-performance culture
Top training and development opportunities
True possibility to grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions