SAP Delivery Manager

Overview

Senior SAP S/4

HANA Delivery Manager opportunity in the Atlanta area.

Terms:

Long Term Contract.

Location:

Atlanta area. Hybrid 3 days a week. Must live in GA. No 3rd party agencies at this time.

Senior SAP S/4

HANA Delivery Manager

The Senior SAP S/4

HANA Delivery Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4

HANA programs and projects, ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes. This role provides leadership across functional, technical, and integration teams, serves as the primary escalation point for delivery risks, and partners closely with business stakeholders, system integrators, and executive sponsors to drive value realization from SAP S/4

HANA initiatives.

• Program & Delivery Leadership- Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementations, upgrades, rollouts, and transformations
• Own delivery governance, execution strategy, and milestone planning across multiple work streams
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, SAP solution design, and execution plans
• Manage delivery using SAP Activate, Agile, hybrid, or waterfall methodologies as appropriate
• Stakeholder & Executive Management- Serve as the primary delivery interface for business leaders, IT leadership, and executive sponsors
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide clear status, risk, and decision updates
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts between business priorities, technical constraints, and delivery timelines
• Vendor & Partner Management- Lead and oversee system integrators and third-party vendors
• Ensure vendor adherence to contracts, SLAs, quality standards, and delivery commitments
• Evaluate vendor performance and drive corrective actions when needed
• Risk, Issue & Quality Management- Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate delivery risks and dependencies
• Manage escalations and lead resolution of critical issues impacting delivery
• Ensure quality across design, build, testing, data migration, and deployment activities
• Financial & Resource Management- Manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Optimize staffing models and resource allocation across internal and external teams
• Track benefits realization and ensure alignment with business case objectives
• Change, Cutover & Go-Live- Oversee integrated testing, data migration, cutover planning, and go-live readiness
• Ensure business readiness, training alignment, and operational handover
• Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience

• 10+ years of SAP delivery experience with multiple full-lifecycle SAP implementations
• 5+ years leading SAP S/4
  
  HANA delivery in complex, enterprise environments
• Proven experience managing large, cross-functional teams and system integrators
• Experience delivering global or multi-country SAP programs preferred
• SAP & Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of SAP S/4
  
  HANA architecture and core modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, QM, PM)
• Experience with integrations (SAP CPI, PI/PO, third-party systems)
• Familiarity with data migration, custom code remediation, and SAP Fiori
• Understanding of SAP Activate methodology and best practices
• Leadership &
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and complex transformation programs
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Strong financial acumen and delivery governance experience
• Education &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Engineering, or related field (required)
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA or SAP Activate certification (preferred)
• PMP, PgMP, Safe, or Agile certification (preferred)
• Preferred Attributes: Experience with ERP transformations and legacy SAP ECC migrations
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or regulated industries
• Strong change management and organizational transformation mindset

GSquared Group is a woman-owned boutique technology services company in the Atlanta area. Founded in 2010, we are a premier provider of IT talent search, management consulting, and software development services. We support a diverse client base that spans all industries and includes Fortune 100 to mid-market companies. We offer direct hire placement, contract, and contract-to-hire positions. We are proud to be known by our community for putting relationships at the core of everything we do.

• GSquared Benefits:
  Competitive & Comprehensive Healthcare Package (available only for W2 hourly consultants)
• Simple IRA with company match (available only for W2 hourly consultants)
• Professional development & networking opportunities
• A family-friendly environment
• Nice bonuses for referrals
• A culture that supports you and your career