SAP Program Manager Tokyo - S - 4HANA ERP Transformation
About the job
Join a global professional services and consulting organization as a SAP Program Manager, leading large-scale SAP ECC and S/4HANA transformation programs in Japan. This senior role is central to delivering complex, enterprise-wide ERP initiatives across industries. You will work closely with executive stakeholders and global delivery teams to modernize core systems and drive long-term business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of SAP ECC and S/4HANA programs across the full project lifecycle.
- Act as the senior delivery lead and primary technical interface for enterprise clients.
- Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource plans to achieve delivery targets.
- Lead cross-functional and multi-country teams using structured project governance models.
- Oversee solution design including architecture, data, integration, and deployment.
- Conduct executive-level project reviews, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure adherence to delivery standards, PMO governance, and margin targets.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 15+ years managing large-scale SAP implementation and AMS programs.
- Proven delivery experience across multiple SAP full-cycle implementations, including S/4HANA.
- Strong understanding of SAP end-to-end solution architecture and IT service frameworks.
- Experience delivering ERP programs across multiple industries in complex enterprise environments.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills across executive, client, and delivery teams.
- Structured problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
- Ability to motivate and align diverse global teams.
- High adaptability in fast-changing transformation programs.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Business level
- English: Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience delivering SAP S/4HANA template-based transformations.
- Knowledge of emerging SAP technologies such as SAP BTP and data platforms.
- Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2.
About the Company
Our client is a global professional services organization specializing in enterprise transformation, SAP delivery, and large-scale managed services. With a strong presence in Japan and extensive global delivery capabilities, they partner with leading enterprises to modernize mission-critical systems and drive sustainable operational value.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Lead high-impact SAP programs for major domestic and global clients.
- Work in a hybrid, multicultural environment with strong global collaboration.
- Continuous learning opportunities in the latest SAP technologies and delivery methods.
- Competitive compensation, stable long-term employment, and strong benefits.
- Clear leadership career path within a growing SAP consulting practice.
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