Program Manager-Middle East

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What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

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 Success Factors, ARIBA, CX, RISE with SAP migrations, and On‑Prem to Cloud transitions.

What you bring Focus:

• Proven experience delivering large and complex SAP programs in the Middle East within the last 3 years.
• A strong track record of managing large project teams (
  20+ members for 6+ months
  ) across multiple engagements.
• Hands‑on ownership of project financials, including budgets of USD 5M+ and successful delivery in at least three major programs.
• Deep understanding of SAP implementation methodologies, including SAP Activate
  , QA gate processes, and structured governance models.
• Ability to lead full project management cycles: scope planning, schedule management, resource allocation, RAID management, quality assurance, documentation, and executive reporting.
• Strong capability to steer partner‑led implementations
  , acting as a trusted advisor to partners, client PMO, and project sponsors.
• Expertise in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Experience ensuring successful customer outcomes and alignment with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to cloud transformation programs such as Success Factors, ARIBA, CX, BTP
  , or other SaaS‑based SAP solutions.
• SAP Certification in at least one major module and PMP® (or equivalent) project management certification.
• Knowledge of the latest SAP tool chain
  , including:
  • SAP Cloud ALM (CALM)
  • Signavio (process modeling and transformation)
  • Walk Me (digital adoption)
  • Tricentis (test automation for SAP)
  • Syniti (data migration and governance)
• Experience with large‑scale migrations (RISE with SAP, lift‑and‑shift, on‑prem to cloud transitions).
• Familiarity with…