Program Director SAP S4HANA Transformation

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Program Director SAP S4HANA Transformation in Mansfield, MA.Summary:Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Transformation, the Program Director will lead the execution of a global SAP S/4HANA transformation program. This role is responsible for program delivery, governance, PMO operations, vendor management, budget oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful implementation across multiple regions and business functions.Responsibilities:* Lead day-to-day management of the SAP S/4HANA program, including planning, scheduling, milestones, and deployment activities* Operate the transformation PMO and drive consistent execution across all workstreams* Manage program governance, executive reporting, steering committee materials, and status updates* Own program-level risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management* Partner with business and IT leaders to align scope, budget, timelines, and strategic objectives* Serve as the primary liaison to the system integration partner, ensuring quality delivery, resource alignment, and accountability for milestones* Oversee testing, data migration, cutover planning, deployment readiness, and post-go-live stabilization* Track program budgets, forecasts, actual spend, and financial performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership* Maintain delivery methodologies, quality standards, change control processes, and continuous improvement practicesRequirements* Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred* PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification a plus; SAP Activate familiarity preferred* SAP certifications a plus but not required - delivery track record takes priority* 10+ years of program/project management experience, including leading the PMO or delivery for large-scale, multi-region ERP transformations (SAP ECC-to-S/4HANA strongly preferred; S/4FASHION and Retail a plus)* Proven track record delivering global ERP programs on time and on budget, with full responsibility for program management, governance, and SI partner oversight* Experience holding system integration partners accountable for quality, scope, and commercial commitments* Experience in consumer products, retail, or branded goods preferred; Comfort with multi-brand, multi-channel (D2C/Retail/Wholesale) complexity* Deep command of delivery methodology, testing protocols (UAT, performance, regression), data migration, cutover, and hypercare* Proven ability to sustain delivery momentum across multi-year programsCapabilities:* Strong delivery discipline: planning, risk and issue management, scope control, and milestone management* Strong executive communication - able to prepare governance materials and brief senior leaders clearly in steering forums* Effective cross-cultural stakeholder management across Asia, Europe, and the Americas* Solid financial acumen - able to manage multi-year program budgets and report on cost and schedule performanceJob TypeContractCompensation140 - $150