Senior Program Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Project Management

In short

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of large-scale SAP programs, including S/4HANA transformations and multi-vendor integrations. This role ensures strategic alignment, governance, and delivery excellence, acting as the single point of accountability for program outcomes with business and IT leadership. Key responsibilities include program leadership, delivery execution, stakeholder engagement, financial management, risk management, and leading global SAP delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Own and lead end-to-end SAP programs covering S/4HANA, SAP ECC migrations, SAP BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, and integration platforms.
Establish and run program governance, including steering committees, executive reviews, RAID management, and decision forums.
Define program roadmap, milestones, and success metrics aligned with business objectives.
Oversee multiple SAP workstreams (Functional, Technical, Data, Integration, Testing, Change, Cutover).
Ensure delivery adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and cost baselines.
Drive SAP Activate / Agile / Hybrid delivery models depending on program needs.
Manage dependencies across vendors, system integrators, and internal teams.
Act as the primary interface with senior business and IT stakeholders.
Translate business strategy into executable SAP transformation plans.
Provide clear, concise executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and decisions.
Own program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and margin governance.
Manage commercial aspects such as SOWs, change requests, and contract compliance.
Ensure financial transparency and proactive risk mitigation.
Identify and manage program-level risks and issues with proactive mitigation plans.
Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, enterprise architecture standards, and security/compliance requirements.
Drive quality assurance across design, build, testing, and deployment phases.
Lead large, global SAP delivery teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models.
Mentor project managers, workstream leads, and delivery managers.
Coordinate effectively with SAP, hyperscalers, and third-party vendors.

Requirements

Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, Selective).
Solid understanding of SAP Platform components: S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Integration (CPI, PI/PO, APIs).
Good appreciation of data migration, integration, and security considerations in SAP landscapes.
Proven track record of managing large, multi-year SAP programs (>USD multi-million).
Hands-on experience with SAP Activate, Agile, and Waterfall governance models.
Strong command over RAID management, dependency tracking, and executive reporting.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

SAP Ariba / SuccessFactors (preferred).

Benefits

Supercharge your potential at HCLTech.
Find your career at HCLTech.
Find your spark at HCLTech.
HCLTech puts its people first.
Work with a global technology company.
Work with clients across all major verticals.
Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

Skills

SAP S/4HANASAP BTPCPIAPIsSAP ActivateAgileWaterfall

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