SAP S/4HANA Director

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Program Director
Location: Germany (Flexible/Hybrid)
Industry: Food & Beverage (Global Organization)

About Us
Harrington Boyd has partnered with a recognised leader in the food & beverage industry, known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a presence in over 50 countries, they serve millions of consumers daily through their trusted brands. As they prepare for the future, they are launching one of the most ambitious digital transformations in their history - a greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA - and they're looking for an experienced Program Director to lead the way.

The Role
This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a global organisation from the ground up. Reporting to the CIO, the SAP S/4HANA Program Director will spearhead a multi-year transformation program, replacing their legacy ECC systems with a best-in-class S/4HANA solution. You will be responsible for defining the roadmap, building and leading the global program team, engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring the program delivers tangible business value across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA across global business units.

• Define and manage the program roadmap, governance structure, and transformation strategy.

• Build and oversee a high-performing program team including internal resources and external partners.

• Ensure alignment between business goals, IT strategy, and transformation outcomes.

• Manage stakeholder communication across C-level, regional leaders, and functional heads.

• Control program budget, risks, timelines, and ensure delivery of key milestones.

• Promote change management and adoption strategies to support successful rollout.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale SAP programs, including at least one full-cycle S/4HANA greenfield implementation.

• Deep understanding of SAP architecture, business process design, and implementation best practices.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional, multinational teams.

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

• Background in the food & beverage or consumer goods sector is highly advantageous.

What They Offer

• Opportunity to lead one of the most significant digital transformations in the industry.

• Dynamic, international work environment with a purpose-driven mission.

• Competitive salary and executive benefits package.

• Flexible working arrangements with locations across Germany and remote options.