SAP Program Manager – S/4HANA Greenfield Transformation (Pharma) Location: BeNeLux
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Initial 12 months (extension likely)
Overview
We are supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation in the BeNeLux region undergoing a greenfield S/4HANA transformation. They are seeking an experienced SAP Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of this strategic initiative, ensuring alignment across business, IT, and regulatory requirements.
This role will sit at the centre of a complex transformation, overseeing multiple workstreams including Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and GxP-critical processes.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead the end-to-end S/4HANA programme delivery, from design through to deployment
Define and manage the programme roadmap, governance structure, and delivery model
Coordinate across multiple system integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure alignment between business objectives, IT strategy, and regulatory (GxP) requirements
Drive programme planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges
Oversee data migration, integration strategy, and testing phases (SIT/UAT)
Provide regular updates to C-level stakeholders and steering committees
Ensure adherence to quality, compliance, and validation standards within a pharma environment
Key Requirements
Proven experience delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA programmes (greenfield preferred)
Strong background in programme governance, stakeholder management, and multi-vendor environments
Experience within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries (GxP, validation, compliance)
Deep understanding of core SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP) and end-to-end business processes
Track record managing complex transformation programmes across multiple countries/business units
Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and Agile/Hybrid delivery models
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and large cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at executive level
Nice to Have
Exposure to FUE licensing models and optimisation strategies
Knowledge of SAP BTP, integration architecture, and cloud environments
Why This Role?
Lead a business-critical greenfield S/4 transformation in a global pharma environment
Operate at programme leadership level with direct executive exposure
Opportunity to shape strategy, governance, and long-term SAP landscape
Long-term engagement with strong extension potential