IBM Associate Partner - SAP Program Delivery Leader

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success.

You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

The SAP Program Delivery Leader will lead the planning, delivery, and governance of large‑scale, cross‑functional SAP programs that involve multiple work streams, stakeholders, and integration points. This role ensures that program objectives are met by driving alignment across business and technical teams, managing risks and dependencies, and providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires deep experience navigating complex environments, balancing strategic direction with hands‑on execution, and maintaining clear communication with executives and project teams.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week subject to business needs.

This Job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

• Proven experience managing large‑scale SAP programs or multi‑module implementations
• Strong understanding of SAP solution architecture, integration points, and project methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and communicate project health effectively
• Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and project governance
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors in complex environments
• Ability to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery approaches within SAP programs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate project teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

• Proven experience managing large‑scale SAP programs or multi‑module implementations
• Strong understanding of SAP solution architecture, integration points, and project methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and communicate project health effectively
• Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and project governance
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors in complex environments
• Ability to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery approaches within SAP programs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate project teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.