Global SAP Program Director

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs (Business, IT, Global Rollout)
• Establish and drive program governance including SteerCo reporting, risk/issue management, scope management, and financial management
• Manage multi-vendor environments including Capgemini, SAP, hyperscalers, and client teams
• Lead alignment across cross-functional and cross-regional workstreams such as Finance, Supply Chain, Power Generation, and Trading
• Take overall responsibility for quality assurance, architectural consistency, integration governance, and template adherence
• Engage with executive stakeholders, including CxO-level, to support decision-making and escalation management
• Mentor and develop PM/PMO/delivery team members across Japan, India, APAC, and Europe

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SAP project management with proven experience as a Program Manager or Director
• Track record of leading at least one global SAP program with 100+ members across multiple regions
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, standardization/localization, and global template governance
• Extensive hands-on experience in governance, financial management, risk management, and vendor management
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including communication and negotiation with CxO-level executives
• Cultural adaptability to collaborate effectively with both Japan-based and global teams
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the energy, utilities, manufacturing, or trading industries
• Experience with RISE with SAP implementation
• Experience leading projects for Japanese companies or in the Japanese market

About the Company

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people.