Programme Manager - SAP RISE Transformation

Programme Manager - SAP RISE Transformation

Manchester (Hybrid c.1 day onsite, plus workshops/meetings as required)
Contract running to mid-2027 | £600-675pd inside IR35.

We're supporting a large-scale ERP transformation programme, migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA (SAP RISE) as part of a wider finance and data modernisation initiative. This is a key leadership role within a high-visibility, cross-functional programme, sitting at the centre of Finance, Data, Product and Engineering teams.

You'll take ownership of a complex, enterprise-wide programme focused on delivering a successful SAP RISE migration, ensuring strong governance, structure, and delivery control across multiple workstreams. This is a non-technical leadership role, focused on orchestrating delivery, managing risk and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead end-to-end programme governance and delivery oversight
• Drive execution of the SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration strategy
• Manage risk, controls, dependencies and escalations
• Coordinate across Finance, Data, Product and Engineering teams
• Shape and maintain programme plans, RAID logs and governance frameworks
• Support discovery through to implementation and go-live readiness
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across senior stakeholders
• Influence without authority across multiple global teams

What We're Looking For:

• Proven Programme Manager experience in complex environments
• Strong background in SAP transformations (ideal) or ERP / finance system migrations
• Strong governance, planning and structured delivery approach
• Confident stakeholder management at senior level
• Strong risk management and escalation handling experience
• Ability to operate in a complex, data-driven environment
• Experience working with data or integration-heavy programmes

Why This Role?

• Central role in a major SAP RISE transformation programme
• High visibility across business and technology leadership
• Long-term contract running through to 2027
• Opportunity to shape governance and delivery at programme level