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The Program Manager is responsible for leading large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, ensuring strong governance, predictable delivery, and high customer satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership of end-to-end program execution, from initiation through go-live and stabilization, while managing complex stakeholder landscapes that include client PMOs, partners, and C-level executives.

You will oversee multi-workstream teams, drive financial performance for programs valued at USD 5 million or more, and ensure alignment with SAP Activate, quality standards, and internal delivery frameworks. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will guide customers and partners through critical project decisions, manage risks proactively, and maintain the clarity and structure needed for smooth execution.

This role is ideal for a senior delivery leader who can balance strategy and execution, maintain discipline under pressure, and consistently deliver successful outcomes in fast-paced and complex environments.

What You’ll Build

• Large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, delivered end-to-end from initiation to go-live and stabilization.
• Strong project governance structures, including steering committees, RAID processes, and quality assurance gates aligned with SAP Activate.
• High-performing cross-functional teams (20+ members) capable of delivering complex program outcomes over extended periods.
• Robust financial and commercial controls for projects valued at USD 5 million and above, ensuring predictable margins and on-track financial performance.
• A risk-resilient delivery environment through disciplined risk, issue, and dependency management frameworks.
• Trusted advisory relationships with customer PMOs, executive sponsors, and partner delivery teams to drive alignment and business outcomes.
• Clear, consistent reporting mechanisms for internal leadership, customer stakeholders, and product teams.
• Scalable delivery methods for cloud transformation initiatives including SuccessFactors, ARIBA, CX, RISE with SAP migrations, and On-Prem to Cloud transitions.
  
  

What You Bring Focus


Where You Belong Focus

You’ll be part of a high-performing delivery organization that leads some of the most complex SAP transformation programs in the Middle East. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, strategic partners, and C-level customer stakeholders to shape delivery outcomes that matter. This is a place for someone who thrives in large programs, values structure and governance, and enjoys solving difficult problems with clarity and confidence.

You’ll Belong In a Team That


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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 440995 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Location