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SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Program ManagerMethod360 Talent Acquisition • Chicago, Illinois, United States
SAP S / 4HANA Upgrade Program Manager

SAP S / 4HANA Upgrade Program Manager

Method360 Talent Acquisition • Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Role : SAP S / 4HANA Upgrade Program Manager

Location : Chicago, IL - Onsite 3 days a week

Duration : 6 – 12 months

Start : January 2026

Overview

Our client, a global CPG leader, is seeking a seasoned S / 4HANA Upgrade Program Manager to lead a complex, multi-phase platform upgrade of an existing S / 4HANA landscape (e.g., Private Cloud Edition S / 4HANA 2022) to a more current Private Cloud Edition (PCE) release targeted to start in early 2026. This role requires a proven leader who can operate as a hands-on program manager, solution orchestrator, and trusted advisor, driving all facets of assessment, planning, execution, cutover, and stabilization.

The ideal consultant brings deep experience leading SAP S / 4HANA technical upgrades in private cloud environments (Azure preferred) alongside strong cross-platform integration knowledge, including ServiceNow, Boomi, Blue Yonder (WMS / TMS), and SAP BTP. This individual must excel as a “player / coach,” guiding both client personnel and third-party partners through the end-to-end upgrade journey.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Governance :

  • Lead the full lifecycle of the S / 4HANA upgrade program—from initial landscape assessment to go-live and hypercare—ensuring alignment with client strategy, budget, and timelines.
  • Establish and manage program governance, including steering committees, RAID logs, workstream coordination, status reporting, and executive communication.
  • Operate as the client’s trusted advisor, providing proactive guidance, risk mitigation strategies, and decision support.

Technical Assessment & Planning :

  • Conduct a comprehensive technical assessment of the current S / 4HANA platform using tools such as SAP Software Update Manager (SUM), Maintenance Planner, ATC checks, and compatibility analysis.
  • Evaluate all integrated applications (ServiceNow, Boomi integration flows, Blue Yonder WMS / TMS, and other BTP- and Boomi-based bi-directional integrations) to assess upgrade impact and remediation requirements.
  • Develop a detailed, actionable upgrade roadmap, including environment strategy, sandbox / trial runs, change management, testing strategy, and cutover plan.

    • Execution & Delivery Management :

  • Lead and coordinate mixed delivery teams consisting of client SMEs, systems integrators, offshore / nearshore partners, and specialized 3rd-party resources.
  • Oversee execution of all technical activities including system preparation, SUM runs, code remediation, interface adjustments, regression testing, UAT, performance testing, and deployment readiness.
  • Ensure adherence to release management, documentation standards, and security / compliance requirements.

    • Cloud Platform & Integration Leadership :

  • Drive upgrade activities across a Microsoft Azure private cloud platform, including coordination with infrastructure, security, identity management, and networking teams.
  • Manage impacts and required remediations across all integrated systems, including :
  • ServiceNow (ITSM / ITOM processes and integrations)
  • Boomi (API / integration flows, monitoring, error handling)
  • Blue Yonder WMS / TMS
  • SAP BTP services and custom applications
  • Guide integration teams to revalidate connectivity, interfaces, IDocs, API endpoints, batch jobs, and overall data orchestration across the landscape.

    • Quality, Testing, and Cutover

  • Define and drive execution of end-to-end regression and integration test cycles, including functional, technical, performance, and security testing.
  • Lead cutover planning and command-center execution, ensuring all activities are synchronized, risk-mitigated, and validated prior to go-live.
  • Oversee hypercare, defect triage, SLA tracking, and final stabilization.

    • Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 10+ years of SAP Program / Project Management experience, with at least 5+ years specifically leading S / 4HANA upgrades or technical transformations.
  • Recent hands-on experience upgrading S / 4HANA 2020 / 2021 / 2022 to later releases (PCE strongly preferred).
  • Strong experience with SAP S / 4HANA in private cloud environments, ideally running on Microsoft Azure.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in :
  • SAP SUM (Software Update Manager)
  • SAP Maintenance Planner & Readiness Checks
  • SAP BTP (key services, extensions, integrations)
  • Boomi integrations (endpoints, APIs, orchestration)
  • Blue Yonder WMS / TMS interfaces and dependencies
  • ServiceNow integrations and process alignment
  • Proven ability to manage and direct cross-functional and multi-vendor teams through complex global programs.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills, including executive-level reporting.
  • “Player / coach” leadership style with the ability to roll up sleeves when needed.
  • Experience working within regulated environments, global time zones, and enterprise change-control frameworks.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or SAP certifications preferred.

    • Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

  • Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive decision-making.
  • Highly proactive, organized, and capable of managing ambiguity in fast-moving global programs.
  • Strong problem-solver with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise.
  • Collaborative and empathetic leader capable of building trust across client and partner teams.
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