Senior Project/Program Manager - Data Engineering (SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration

Job Title: Senior Project/Program Manager - Data Engineering (SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration)

Location: Hybrid - Boston/Springfield, MA

Experience Required: 10+ years total; minimum 3+ years leading SAP S/4HANA migration projects

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager with deep expertise in finance domain data engineering and proven experience delivering complex SAP S/4HANA migration projects. This role will be responsible for leading the end-to-end migration from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA, managing both the technical execution and the business-facing components of the program.

This is a hybrid/in-person role requiring active on-site engagement with business stakeholders, data engineering teams, BI developers, enterprise architects, and SAP vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong program governance, technical fluency, and the ability to drive business alignment across a multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end SAP R/3 to S/4HANA finance data migration program
• Work on-site with finance stakeholders to align scope, priorities, and business transformation goals
• Manage cross-functional delivery teams including data engineers, BI developers, architects (solution and enterprise), and SAP vendors
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, financial forecasts, and resource allocations
• Lead STIRCO (Steering Committee) meetings, prepare and deliver executive-level status updates
• Maintain and actively manage the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and track mitigation actions
• Oversee and ensure accurate data migration strategy, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and cutover
• Ensure compliance with architectural, security, and data governance standards
• Coordinate work across onshore and offshore teams, and drive timely delivery across workstreams
• Prioritize activities in alignment with business impact and technical dependencies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program financials including budget tracking, variance analysis, and spend optimization

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project/program management experience, preferably in enterprise data and financial systems
• Minimum 3+ years leading SAP S/4HANA migration programs (must include R/3 to S/4 migration experience)
• Deep understanding of finance domains (GL, AP/AR, assets, forecasting, cost center management)
• Demonstrated experience managing data engineering and BI initiatives, including data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Hands-on experience managing program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Strong background managing STIRCO meetings, RAID logs, project governance, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing offshore/onshore hybrid teams and third-party vendors
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with SAP migration tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, SLT, BODS) and enterprise reporting solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agile certification
• Experience with SAP Central Finance (CFIN) or financial consolidation systems
• Exposure to modern data platforms (Snowflake, AWS, Azure)
• Background in regulated environments with compliance/audit requirements during data migration