IT Transformation Manager - SAP S/4HANA

Kforce has a client seeking an IT Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end migration of SAP systems to SAP S/4HANA, focusing on Finance, Procurement, and Logistics. This hybrid role in Pittsburgh, PA, is crucial for shaping the enterprise systems landscape, ensuring seamless integration, business continuity, and value realization. The manager will lead program planning, execution, and delivery, collaborate with business leaders, oversee project timelines and budgets, define technical architecture, and manage cross-functional teams. They will also drive organizational readiness and monitor performance.

Must Have

• Lead SAP S/4HANA migration program across Finance, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, and external partners.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Define and validate technical architecture, data migration, and integration points.
• Build and manage cross-functional teams including internal staff, consultants, and system integrators.
• Drive organizational readiness, training, and communication plans.
• Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track progress.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles.
• At least 5 years in SAP program management.
• Proven track record of leading SAP migrations or implementations, preferably to S/4HANA.
• Deep understanding of SAP modules in Finance (FI/CO), Procurement (MM), and Logistics (SD, WM).
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and contracts.

Good to Have

• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted SAP environments (e.g., RISE with SAP).
• Knowledge of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance in ERP environments.
• Multinational or multi-site deployment experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on Service Contract Act project)

Description

Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven IT Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end migration of our SAP systems to SAP S/4HANA, focusing on Finance, Procurement, and Logistics. This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our enterprise systems landscape, ensuring seamless integration, business continuity, and value realization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Lead the SAP S/4HANA migration program, including planning, execution, and delivery across Finance, Procurement, and Logistics domains
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, and external partners to align project goals with strategic business objectives
• Project Management: Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies; Ensure adherence to governance and compliance standards
• Architecture & Integration: Define and validate the technical architecture, data migration strategy, and integration points with legacy and third-party systems
• Team Leadership: Build and manage cross-functional teams including internal staff, consultants, and system integrators. Foster a culture of accountability and excellence
• Change Management: Drive organizational readiness, training, and communication plans to support successful adoption of S/4HANA
• Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track progress, identify issues, and ensure continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years in SAP program management
• Proven track record of leading SAP migrations or implementations, preferably to S/4HANA
• Deep understanding of SAP modules in Finance (FI/CO), Procurement (MM), and Logistics (SD, WM)
• Strong project management skills (PMP or equivalent certification preferred)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and contracts

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP Activate methodology
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted SAP environments (e.g., RISE with SAP)
• Knowledge of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance in ERP environments
• Multinational or multi-site deployment experience