SAP IBP Project Manager - Integrated Business Planning

SAP IBP Project Manager
- Integrated Business Planning

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

London

Negotiable

Job

BBBH
160713_

Date Added

Consultant

Louis Poynter

My client who are a specialised technology company are looking to recruit a SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Project Manager to join them on an initial 6-month contract, working with their team based in London, Paddington. The SAP IBP Project Manager is required to lead the global implementation of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across global supply chain operations. This role will serve as a strategic driver of transformation, enabling integrated, data-driven decision-making across demand, supply, inventory, and financial planning functions.

The SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Project Manager will have experience of delivering ERP or planning tool implementations in complex, regulated environments-preferably within life sciences, healthcare, or manufacturing-and will bring exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

The first implementation wave of four to enhance our Planning and Forecasting capabilities through the increased and improved usage of SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning).

• Demand Planning:
  Translate the existing solution and enhance capabilities.
• Inventory Optimisation (IO):
  Implement Multi-echelon Inventory Optimisation for Finished Goods only.
• S&OP:
  Standard process implementation with reporting, meeting cadence and basic financials (Demand and IO).

• Lead end-to-end global implementation of SAP IBP, including project scoping, planning, execution, and transition to business-as-usual.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial, finance, and IT to define and deliver an integrated planning vision.
• Oversee vendor management, systems integrators, and cross-functional work streams.
• Ensure alignment of IBP capabilities (e.g., Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, S&OP, Control Tower) with business objectives.
• Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure user adoption and value realization.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory, quality, and data governance standards.

• Project/program management experience, including at least 3 full-cycle ERP, planning, or supply chain transformation projects.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed and culturally diverse environment.
• Experience of project governance, risk management, milestone tracking, and financial control.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of SAP IBP modules (Demand, Supply, Inventory, Response & Supply, Control Tower).
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, APO, or other advanced planning systems a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with key planning processes such as S&OP, demand forecasting, constrained supply planning, scenario modelling, and analytics.
• Knowledge of data integration, master data management, and performance metrics in IBP context.
• Background in supply chain, manufacturing, or commercial operations in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare) is highly desirable.
• Appreciation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, from executive sponsors to end users.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business value and decision-making frameworks.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• Demonstrated success managing change in complex business environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, Business, or related field is desirable.
• Experience with Agile/Hybrid project delivery frameworks.
• Experience working with third-party consultants or SAP partners.
• Experience in post-merger integrations or global harmonization initiatives.