Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager
Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager – Business-Led SAP S/4HANA ImplementationAbout the role
We are looking for a senior project/programme manager to lead the next phase of a SAP S/4HANA implementation within a complex industrial operation. The core platform for finance and procurement is already in place – this phase is about designing and implementing the business processes and procedures that will support future industrial operations.
This is a business-led implementation programme. You will design the business processes from the ground up and make sure they are effectively implemented in SAP and connected digital systems. The role is leadership-oriented and business-facing rather than purely technical – the emphasis is on driving process design, coordination and alignment, not on deep SAP specialist expertise.
Scope
The initial focus is the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process:
Sales and order management
Product costing
Logistics and delivery
Commercial processes
Invoicing and settlement
The role also covers related processes:
Procurement
Material handling and inventory transactions
Production-related processes
Quality and material movements
Master data, integrations and interfaces with production-adjacent systems
Responsibilities
Lead the programme from planning and process design through implementation, testing, deployment and stabilisation.
Coordinate business functions, process owners, subject matter experts, digital teams, architects, vendors and implementation partners.
Lead workshops and drive alignment on new business processes and procedures.
Ensure processes work seamlessly across operations, sales, logistics, procurement, finance and commercial functions.
Manage scope, priorities, dependencies, risks, decisions, resources and milestones.
Present progress, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders and steering committees.
Ensure data, integrations, testing, training, change management and operational readiness are addressed.
Build alignment and adoption among business stakeholders and end users.
Requirements (must-haves)
More than 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong leadership with the ability to make decisions and, above all, orchestrate experts, functions and stakeholders toward common goals.
Experience leading complex ERP implementation programmes or large-scale business process transformation initiatives.
Experience designing and implementing processes across multiple business functions.
Experience with Order-to-Cash, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics or similar operational processes.
A background in manufacturing, process industry, heavy industry, energy, chemicals, mining or another operationally complex environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with C-level stakeholders, business experts and end users.
Proven change management capabilities that drive alignment and adoption.
Experience managing implementation partners, risks, dependencies, testing activities and delivery governance.
A solid understanding of enterprise IT: architecture, integration platforms, software development and testing.
The ability to navigate ambiguity and establish structure in greenfield environments where processes and responsibilities are created for the first time.
Willingness to spend significant time on-site in Northern Sweden as well as in Stockholm.
Meritorious
Experience with SAP S/4HANA (an advantage, but not essential).
Experience from metals or steel production.
Experience with end-to-end flows from supply chain and production through to customer fulfilment in complex industrial operations.
This role is likely not a fit if you
Have experience limited to PMO coordination or administrative project management.
Have only managed a technical SAP workstream without owning business process design and implementation.
Lack experience working across multiple business functions.
Have no background in manufacturing, process industry or another operationally complex environment.
Are not comfortable leading workshops and facilitating decisions with senior stakeholders.
Are unwilling to spend significant time on-site in Northern Sweden.
Location
Northern Sweden and Stockholm. The role requires significant on-site presence during the assignment.