SAP S/4HANA Implementation Director

Hold end‑to‑end accountability for the SAP Cloud ERP Private implementation, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and value realization. Lead program governance activities, including steering committees and executive communications, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely decision‑making. Anticipate and navigate program risks, dependencies, and organizational change across global teams and functions. Directly lead Managers, Senior Managers, and senior individual contributors responsible for SAP and related enterprise systems. Inspire and guide senior and geographically dispersed teams across IT and business functions. Foster a high‑performance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support talent development, succession planning, and readiness for a modern ERP operating model. Proven leadership experience delivering a large‑scale SAP transformation from a legacy SAP environment (ECC 6 or similar) to SAP Cloud ERP Private (SAP S/4HANA Private Edition). 15+ years of experience in IT and business transformation programs. 10+ years of SAP implementation and project delivery experience, including complex, multi‑workstream, global initiatives. 5+ years leading IT teams in a director‑level role (or higher) overseeing large programs or organizations. Direct people leadership experience managing Managers and Senior Managers responsible for SAP or other enterprise back‑office systems. Strong understanding of finance, order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, and supply chain processes within SAP. Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Experience delivering ERP transformations within a media, technology, or similarly complex enterprise environment. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and cloud‑based ERP operating models. Experience supporting post‑implementation stabilization and transition to managed services or internal support structures. Collaborate with partners across Finance, Order Management, Supply Chain, and other functions to champion process transformation and standardization. Ensure seamless integration with adjacent enterprise platforms and supporting back‑office systems. Manage strategic relationships with SAP and external system integrators. Guide the transition from project delivery to steady‑state operations and support.