About the position
We are seeking a very senior, hands-on SAP Technical Programme / Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale SAP initiatives across retail, eCommerce, supply chain, warehousing, and logistics.
This role requires a hard-core delivery leader with deep SAP programme experience, capable of operating in a high-pressure retail trading environment where timelines are fixed and business impact is significant.
The successful candidate will be accountable for end-to-end delivery, from strategy and planning through execution, cutover, go-live, and stabilisation.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Programme & Project Delivery
Lead large-scale SAP programmes and projects, including S/4HANA and/or ECC implementations, upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
Own end-to-end delivery accountability across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
Drive complex multi-stream SAP initiatives, coordinating functional, technical, data, and integration workstreams.
Manage cutover, go-live, and hypercare phases to ensure business continuity in a retail trading environment.
Retail, eCommerce & Supply Chain Enablement
Deliver SAP-enabled solutions supporting:
Retail operations
eCommerce platforms
Supply chain, warehousing, and logistics
Ensure tight integration between SAP and downstream operational systems (e.g. eCommerce platforms, WMS, logistics systems).
Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure solutions support order fulfilment, stock availability, promotions, and customer experience.
Hands-On Delivery Leadership
Operate in a hands-on senior delivery role, not just governance oversight.
Actively manage RAID, dependencies, delivery risks, and issue resolution.
Step into programme recovery or turnaround situations where required.
Maintain delivery momentum in fast-paced, deadline-driven retail environments.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Engage and influence senior business and executive stakeholders across IT, supply chain, logistics, and retail operations.
Manage multiple systems integrators, SAP vendors, and third-party partners.
Drive strong delivery governance, transparent reporting, and clear escalation paths.
Governance & Reporting
Establish and maintain robust programme governance frameworks.
Provide clear, concise executive-level reporting on progress, risks, financials, and milestones.
Ensure adherence to project management standards and delivery best practices.
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
7+ years senior project or programme management experience (significantly more preferred).
Extensive experience delivering SAP programmes (S/4HANA and/or ECC).
Strong exposure to retail and/or consumer-facing environments.
Proven experience across supply chain, warehousing, and logistics projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-vendor programmes.
Strong financial management, risk management, and governance capability.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Comfortable operating in high-pressure, non-negotiable delivery environments.
Advantageous
Experience integrating SAP with:
eCommerce platforms
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Logistics and fulfilment systems
Programme recovery or turnaround experience.
Multi-country or large enterprise rollout experience.
Qualifications
Formal Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM).
SAP project delivery experience (formal SAP training advantageous).
Agile and/or hybrid delivery experience preferred.
Desired Skills:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP ECC
- SAP Programme Manager
