Location
Luserna, Italy and the associated technical center
On-site presence required
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP Program Manager to provide end to end governance for a coordinated SAP conversion across a manufacturing plant and a connected technical center in Italy. This role is responsible for overall program leadership, cross site coordination, stakeholder alignment, and delivery governance while system implementation activities are executed by a global system integrator.
The Program Manager acts as the primary client representative and is accountable for ensuring delivery outcomes meet business objectives in terms of scope, schedule, quality, risk, and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities

Provide overall governance and leadership for a multi-site SAP conversion program
Manage integrated schedules, dependencies, and milestones across all locations
Serve as the client representative overseeing and governing the system integrator
Ensure consistency of process design, data migration, testing, and cutover activities across sites
Lead executive, operational, and steering committee meetings
Validate delivery quality, risks, readiness, and mitigation plans throughout the program lifecycle
Drive structured and effective communication across technical, business, and executive stakeholders
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, SAP standards, and internal governance requirements
Oversee hypercare and stabilization activities across all locations following go-live

Required Experience

Ten or more years of SAP program or project management experience
Proven experience delivering multi-site SAP implementations or rollouts within manufacturing environments
Demonstrated governance experience managing global system integrators
Deep understanding of SAP materials management and manufacturing-related processes
Experience coordinating manufacturing plants and engineering or technical organizations
Fluent in both English and Italian
Ability and willingness to work on-site in Italy

Ideal Candidate Profile

Highly organized and structured program leader
Strong communicator across executive, business, and technical teams
Comfortable managing complexity, interdependencies, and competing priorities
Decisive, independent, and confident in governing third-party delivery partners

#J-18808-Ljbffr