SAP Transformation Manager

Role Description

Penguin Random House’s IT Department seeks an experienced SAP S/4HANA Transformation professional to lead and support end-to-end transformation initiatives from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. The role involves business process redesign, system implementation, data migration, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a successful digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational background in business engagement and a strong understanding ECC to S/4 challenges supporting ongoing efforts towards cloud migration, automation, and AI adoption. Must be a motivated, team-player with the ability to work cross functionally with a positive attitude, a self-starter with proactive thinking of solutions.

• Lead or support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Hybrid)
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define future-state processes aligned with S/4HANA
• Drive system design, configuration, and integration across SAP modules
• Manage and execute data migration activities using SAP tools
• Support testing phases and ensure defect resolution
• Coordinate with technical teams on custom developments and integrations
• Ensure compliance with SAP best practices
• Provide cutover planning and go-live support
• Deliver user training and post-go-live support
• Manage team of SAP S/4HANA functional analysts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SAP experience with at least one S/4HANA implementation
• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC vs S/4HANA differences
• Expertise in SAP modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, or PP
• Fluency with data migration tools
• Strong business process mapping and re-engineering skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with RISE with SAP or cloud deployments
• Knowledge of SAP BTP
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Change management and adaptability
• Strong analytical skills

Requirements

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 and will be based on vetted experience and fluency level.

• All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
• Please apply using our ATS system by July 23, 2026, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off