SAP Program Manager

SolveIT Services Inc - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Carlsbad, CA

About the position

The SAP Program Manager will define the strategy, objectives, and roadmap for SAP Group Reporting, ensuring alignment with the organization's financial consolidation, compliance, and reporting needs. This role involves comprehensive project planning, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, risk management, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Program Manager will also focus on continuous improvement and post-implementation optimization of the SAP Group Reporting solution.

Responsibilities

• Define the program's strategy, objectives, and roadmap for SAP Group Reporting.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan with clear scope, timeline, budget, and resource requirements.
• Set measurable KPIs to track the success of SAP Group Reporting implementation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, including finance leaders and IT teams.
• Lead regular communications with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, risks, and issue resolution.
• Establish a governance structure with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage a cross-functional team of SAP consultants, business analysts, and finance specialists.
• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the project team.
• Coordinate with external vendors and SAP partners for program success.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks related to the SAP Group Reporting implementation.
• Develop contingency plans and implement issue resolution processes.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and maintain an updated risk log.
• Manage and track the program budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Report on budget status, cost efficiency, and ROI to executive stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party vendors.
• Oversee the design and configuration of SAP Group Reporting to meet financial needs.
• Ensure configuration aligns with best practices and organizational policies.
• Validate and coordinate integration with other SAP modules.
• Implement data governance processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee data validation, cleansing, and transformation activities.
• Coordinate testing efforts to verify system readiness.
• Develop and implement a change management strategy for SAP Group Reporting adoption.
• Organize and lead training sessions for end-users.
• Create and distribute training materials and user guides.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal control requirements.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation.
• Lead post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and identify improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement by incorporating user feedback.
• Plan and manage future upgrades, patches, or enhancements.
• Provide regular program status reports to executive sponsors.
• Track and report performance metrics to evaluate program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP program management, focusing on SAP financial modules.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing financial consolidation and reporting solutions in SAP environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Group Reporting, and SAP FICO.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in risk management, budgeting, and change management strategies.
• SAP certification in Group Reporting or SAP Financial Consolidation modules preferred; PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with regulatory compliance (IFRS, GAAP).
• Familiarity with data integration processes.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours