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Hays

Senior Program Manager

Hybrid

Calgary, Canada

Senior

Freelance

21-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Risk Management SAP Project Management Agile

Job Specifications

The Program Manager is a senior resource responsible for orchestrating the day-to-day delivery of the Company's SAP Plus program and SAP ECC to S/4 HANA transformation. The Program Manager plays a key role in ensuring successful project delivery through effective management of scope, timelines, dependencies, and risk management. This role requires extensive SAP S/4 HANA program delivery experience, strong leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Planning & Execution:

* The Program Manager is responsible for orchestrating the day-to-day delivery of the transformation from SAP ECC landscape to SAP Cloud Solutions, ensuring the program scope, timelines and outcomes are aligned with business objectives.

* Works with internal resources and the external System Integrator to develop and manage the integrated program plan across all workstreams (e.g. Business Process, Technical, Data, etc.).

* Drive scope and timeline discussions to develop the integrated program plan.

* Works with the Business Process Integration Lead to understand the business process hierarchy and future process design requirements.

* Works with the Technical Lead to ensure the successful delivery of the technical aspects of the program.

* Works with the PMO to develop stage gate materials, including the program scope, integrated plan and business case to seek approval to progress to Design and Build phases.

* Ensures compliance with SAP best practices, security standards, and relevant governance policies.

Qualifications:

* 15+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on SAP program management, in particular, experience planning the design and implementation of SAP S/4 HANA.

* Proven track record successfully delivering at least two large scale SAP projects and at least one on SAP Rise, including S/4HANA transformations, across complex environments.

* Deep understanding of SAP modules, core processes, and the broader ERP Application ecosystem, including BTP and Cloud migration strategies.

* Expertise in program and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) with hands-on experience leading large-scale programs.

* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and inspire a shared vision.

* Business acumen to act as a trusted advisor and align technology delivery with industry KPIs and strategic goals.

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more