Program Director 3

Program Director

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Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP SCM Operations Leader  of experience to oversee the stability, performance, governance, and growth of our SAP landscape. This role will be responsible for end-to-end SAP operations including application Implementations, support, incident and problem management, change and release governance, vendor management, and operational excellence across SAP platforms (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, BW, Fiori, etc.).

The ideal candidate will combine strong SAP functional/technical expertise with leadership capabilities, service management discipline, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP Operations & Service Delivery

·       Lead day-to-day SAP operations ensuring system availability, reliability, and performance.

·       Own SLA/KPI adherence for SAP services (incident resolution, system uptime, response times).

·       Manage L1/L2/L3 support model (internal and/or managed services partners).

·       Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and proactive issue resolution.

2. Incident, Problem & Change Management

Govern ITIL-aligned processes for incident, problem, and change management.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures.

Chair CAB (Change Advisory Board) for SAP-related releases.

Ensure release stability and minimal business disruption.

3. SAP Landscape Management

Oversee SAP environments (DEV, QA, PRD).

Coordinate upgrades, patches, and enhancement packs.

Ensure integration stability across SAP modules and third-party systems.

Manage SAP transport governance and release cycles.

4. Stakeholder & Business Engagement

Act as the primary liaison between IT and business process owners.

Ensure business continuity for critical operations (finance, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.).

Translate business priorities into operational IT actions.

Ability to drive growth

5. Vendor & Partner Management

Manage SAP AMS providers, infrastructure vendors, and cloud partners.

Monitor vendor performance against SLAs.

Optimize cost and contract governance.

6. Governance, Compliance & Security

Drive Governance cadence

8. Team Leadership

Lead and mentor SAP support teams.

Develop team capabilities and succession planning.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

SAP experience with at least SAP operations leadership.

Hands-on exposure to SAP modules (e.g., SCM Modules) across ECC and S/4 HANA

Proven track records in SAP implementation projects

Proven track record in SAP upgrades, releases, and production support governance.

Strong understanding of integrations (IDocs, APIs, middleware, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP S/4HANA with focus on SCM

SAP certification(s).

Experience in cloud-based SAP environments (Azure, AWS, RISE with SAP).

Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager / SAP Cloud ALM.

Experience in global/multi-country SAP landscape.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with operational execution capability

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Data-driven decision making

High ownership and accountability

Risk management and crisis leadership

Process-oriented with continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Business Administration, Masters - Business Analytics

Certifications

Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute (PMI)Project Management Institute (PMI)

Required Skills

Agile Methodology, Change Management, Client Relations, Collaboration Tools, Design Thinking, Executive Presence, Inclusion, Modernizing Operations, People Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, Project Management, Risk Management, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Storytelling

Language

English (Required)

Language Proficiency -

Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location -

Job Type

Regular

Master Skill List -

Technology Delivery Management

Remote Type -

Office

Work Shift -

Day Job (India)

Why join Genpact?
•    Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
•    Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter 
•    Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead
•    Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day 
•    Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress 
 
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.  
Let’s build tomorrow together. 
 
Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.  
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