Head of Programme Management

Program DirectorA staffing firm is seeking a qualified Program Director to take ownership of a large, in-flight SAP ERP transformation through final testing, cutover, go-live, and initial hypercare. This highly visible leadership role will partner closely with senior IT and business leadership while guiding multiple project managers and cross-functional teams to completion under high pressure.Manage multiple project managers and project leads across a complex, matrixed organization while coordinating priorities across teams and vendors.Own program governance, risk and issue management, financial tracking, budgets, and executive-level reporting throughout project completion.Partner with directors, VPs, SVPs, and business leadership to communicate progress, manage expectations, resolve escalations, and drive decisions.Reasons to Love ItTake a leadership role on a major SAP ERP transformation at a critical point in the program.Have significant ownership over cutover, hypercare, governance, financial management, and final program delivery.Lead and mentor project management teams while navigating complex, high-visibility initiatives.Qualifications10+ years of project or program management experience, including leadership of large, complex, multi-year initiatives.Proven experience leading SAP ERP transformation programs, particularly projects approaching cutover, go-live, and hypercare.Strong financial acumen with experience managing project or program budgets (e.g., Demonstrated experience managing program risks, issues, dependencies, governance, vendors, statements of work (SOWs), and onsite/offshore project resources.Strong executive stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and deliver difficult messages when needed.Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading or mentoring project managers within a matrixed organization.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and PPM tools; PMP certification is preferred.