*Introduction**\nA career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.\nWe are currently seeking a seasoned SAP Program Manager to oversee multiple SAP implementations and integrations within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale SAP projects and a proven track record of delivering complex solutions.\n*Your Role And Responsibilities**\nLead and manage multiple SAP programs and projects from conception through to completion. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business strategy.\nDevelop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure adherence to these throughout the project lifecycle.\nManage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, utilizing risk management tools and techniques.\nFacilitate regular project status meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.\nEnsure quality control by overseeing testing phases, managing defects, and ensuring all project deliverables meet the required standards.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, IT departments, and external vendors.\nCollaborate with SAP consultants and business process owners to define and implement SAP solutions that meet business needs.\nMonitor project performance, measuring success against defined metrics and KPIs.\nMentor and guide less experienced project managers and team members.\nContinuously improve project management methodologies and processes within the organization.\n*Preferred Education**\nMaster's Degree\n*Required Technical And Professional Expertise**\nAn advanced degree in Project Management or a related discipline would be an asset.\nMinimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in an SAP environment.\nProven experience in managing large-scale SAP implementations or transformations.\nStrong understanding of SAP solution modules, particularly PP, APO, IBP.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong problem-solving skills, and the ability to think strategically.\nProficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.\nDemonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve project goals and objectives.\n*Preferred Technical And Professional Experience**\nCertification as a PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.