Program Director

Role
: Program Director - SAP Record to Report (RTR)

Location
: Any US Location - must be willing to travel up to 100%

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

•Sales & Delivery Support: Drive successful outcomes in sales pursuits and project delivery for Finance Transformation initiatives using S/4HANA.

•Solution Leadership: Ensure high-quality solution designs that align with current and future business requirements. Evaluate alternatives to meet business objectives and oversee cross-project process and design governance.

•Implementation Expertise: Lead the planning and execution of business requirements workshops with clients to design and deploy S/4HANA solutions for Finance and Controlling (FICO) processes.

•Project Deliverables: Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including Business Blueprints, gap analyses, RICEFW inventories, end-to-end process designs, functional specifications, testing strategies, cutover plans, and training materials.

•Governance & Planning: Estimate and plan SAP Record-to-Report (RTR) projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and governance standards.

Required Qualifications

•Proven track record of successfully leading at least five (5) end-to-end, full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations for global enterprises.

•Strong understanding of SAP's S/4HANA roadmap and ability to advise clients on adoption strategies.

•Expertise in Finance and Controlling processes within S/4HANA, including solution design and deployment.

Qualifications:

•Business Process Expertise: Demonstrated end-to-end knowledge of Record-to-Report (RTR) processes and ability to lead large-scale, global RTR transformation programs with a strong understanding of business value and objectives.

•Consulting & Leadership: Minimum 20 years of ERP consulting or equivalent industry experience, including at least 6 years in proposal development and business case creation. Proven ability to manage programs with 20+ resources and deliver complex transformation initiatives.

SAP Functional Expertise:

•Finance (FI): Deep knowledge of General Ledger, Intercompany Accounting, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Asset Accounting, Material Ledger, Manufacturing Variance, and integration with Supply Chain and Order-to-Cash processes.

•Controlling (CO): Expert-level proficiency in Product Costing, CO-PCA, CO-CCA, COPA, and integration with Materials Management.

•Working knowledge of S/4HANA Finance structures, configuration, and features is mandatory.

•Integration Knowledge: Familiarity with integration points across BPC, SD, and MM modules.

•Business Communication: Ability to speak the language of business, guide stakeholders toward optimal SAP solutions, and translate business requirements into technical specifications. Comfortable engaging with Finance Controllers, senior management, and C-level executives.

•Project Management: Skilled in project estimation, planning, staffing, and governance. Capable of providing accurate timelines and cost estimates while managing teams and client expectations with minimal oversight.

•Mentorship: Hands-on approach with the ability to coach and mentor junior team members.

•Sales Acumen: Proven experience in sales pursuits and business development.

•Travel & Work Authorization: Willingness to travel up to 100%. Must be legally authorized to work in the country without current or future visa sponsorship.

•Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

•Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with internal teams and external clients.

EOE:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.