Programme Manager - SAP S/4HANA & Finance Transformation

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex SAP S/4HANA programme.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead a complex SAP S\/4HANA programme with a strong Finance focus within a large retail organisation. This role is a contract role, onsite based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will take ownership of an established programme approaching its first go-live, manage the transition into subsequent phases and maintain delivery momentum across approximately 106 functional processes. The role requires deep SAP S\/4HANA delivery experience, strong Finance knowledge and the confidence to engage directly with executives and detailed functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Assume programme ownership through a structured handover, validating delivery plans, outstanding decisions, risks and readiness. Lead delivery through the first go-live and subsequent programme phases. Coordinate Finance, business, technology, implementation partners and functional workstreams. Maintain an integrated programme plan covering dependencies, resources, milestones and critical delivery activities. Ensure functional process requirements, integration points and business impacts are understood and managed. Oversee testing, defect resolution, data migration readiness, cutover planning and business readiness. Drive go-live governance, hypercare planning and transition into operational support. Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors and functional stakeholders. Provide clear executive reporting and secure timely decisions on risks, scope and priorities. Maintain strong delivery discipline while taking a hands-on approach to resolving issues. Essential Requirements At least seven years of relevant project or programme management experience, supported by substantial SAP S\/4HANA delivery experience. Proven leadership of complex SAP S\/4HANA implementations through go-live. Strong Finance process knowledge and experience coordinating SAP Finance delivery. Experience managing large programmes with multiple functional processes, workstreams and integration dependencies. Proven delivery experience with CIO or C-suite executive sponsors. Ability to take over an established programme close to go-live and quickly establish credibility. Exceptional attention to detail and confidence engaging demanding functional stakeholders. Strong governance, risk management, testing and cutover coordination skills. Willingness to work onsite four days per week and accommodate executive schedules. Preferred Experience Retail experience is highly valued. Experience delivering phased SAP rollouts and managing implementation partners. Candidates without retail experience must demonstrate strong executive engagement and a substantial SAP S\/4HANA and Finance delivery record.