SAP Portfolio Delivery Executive

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.\n\nWe are currently seeking a SAP Portfolio Delivery Executive to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).\n\nTitle: SAP Portfolio Delivery Executive \u2013 Life Sciences\n\nRole Overview \nWe are seeking an experienced SAP Delivery Executive to lead the successful delivery of complex SAP programs for Life Sciences clients. This role is accountable for end-to-end program execution across multiple engagements, including overall delivery quality, client satisfaction, revenue management, budget control, margin performance, and governance. \nThe ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP program delivery, strong executive stakeholder management, and a solid understanding of Life Sciences and GxP-regulated environments. This leader must be able to manage large, cross-functional teams, oversee multiple programs simultaneously, review solution approaches for quality and feasibility, and ensure that delivery is practical, compliant, and aligned to business outcomes. \nKey Responsibilities \n\u2022 Lead and oversee multiple SAP programs and portfolios within the Life Sciences vertical, ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. \n\u2022 Own overall delivery governance, including executive steering committees, program reviews, escalation management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution. \n\u2022 Manage portfolio financials, including revenue forecasting, budget tracking, margin performance, utilization, change requests, and overall financial health of programs. \n\u2022 Provide leadership across large transformation programs involving SAP ERP / S/4HANA and related business processes. \n\u2022 Review solution designs and delivery plans to ensure they are practical, scalable, compliant, and deliverable. \n\u2022 Assess program health across workstreams and proactively address delivery risks, resourcing gaps, timeline concerns, and dependency issues. \n\u2022 Partner with solution architects, engagement leaders, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment between business requirements, SAP solutions, and execution plans. \n\u2022 Ensure programs are delivered in accordance with Life Sciences regulatory and quality expectations, including GxP, validation, documentation, audit readiness, and controlled delivery practices. \n\u2022 Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on delivery, execution, and transformation strategy. \n\u2022 Lead and mentor delivery managers, program managers, and cross-functional teams across onshore/offshore models. \n\u2022 Support account growth by identifying follow-on opportunities, contributing to proposals, and helping shape delivery strategy for new engagements. \n\u2022 Drive a culture of delivery excellence, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. \nRequired Qualifications \n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field. \n\u2022 Significant experience in SAP delivery leadership, including managing large-scale, enterprise SAP support and Implementation programs \n\u2022 Proven experience managing multiple concurrent SAP programs or a program portfolio. \n\u2022 Strong experience with financial ownership of delivery, including revenue, budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and overall commercial accountability. \n\u2022 Demonstrated experience in Life Sciences, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, or other regulated environments. \n\u2022 Strong understanding of GxP requirements and the implications for SAP solution delivery, validation, and compliance. \n\u2022 Ability to review and challenge solution approaches for quality, feasibility, risk, and deliverability. \n\u2022 Experience managing large cross-functional teams across functional, technical, integration, testing, data, and deployment workstreams. \n\u2022 Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing leadership skills. \n\u2022 Proven ability to manage ambiguity, navigate complex organizations, and drive results in high-visibility programs. \nPreferred Qualifications \n\u2022 Experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. \n\u2022 Experience leading SAP Support engagements \n\u2022 Familiarity with SAP processes relevant to Life Sciences, such as manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, finance, and regulatory/compliance-related functions. \n\u2022 Experience with validation frameworks, Computerized Systems Validation (CSV), or Computer Software Assurance (CSA). \n\u2022 PMP, SAP, or other relevant program/project management certifications. \n\u2022 Experience working in a global delivery model with distributed teams. \nKey Success Measures \n\u2022 On-time, on-budget delivery across multiple SAP programs \n\u2022 Achievement of revenue and margin targets \n\u2022 Strong client satisfaction and executive stakeholder confidence \n\u2022 High-quality, compliant delivery in regulated environments \n\u2022 Effective risk management and low escalation levels \n\u2022 Growth of existing accounts through trusted delivery leadership \nCandidate Profile \nThis role is suited for a senior delivery leader who combines SAP program management discipline, commercial ownership, and Life Sciences domain knowledge. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable in the boardroom, the steering committee, and deep delivery reviews\u2014able to drive execution while ensuring solutions are realistic, compliant, and positioned for long-term success.\n\nMinimum / Required Qualification \n15+ years of SAP/IT experience managing and deliverying SAP Projects \n10+ years of SAP Program/Delivery Management experience \n5+ years of S/4 HANA experrience. \n5+ years of experience managmening life science projects\n\n#LI-NorthAmerica\n\nAbout NTT DATA\n\nNTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world\u0027s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R\u0026D.\n\nWhenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client\u2019s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. 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