Program Manager at Capgemini

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a complex SAP S/4HANA Financials Greenfield implementation. The program will be delivered using a hybrid agile approach grounded in SAP Activate. You will own end‑to‑end delivery—governance, planning and stakeholder alignment—while navigating tense client–system integrator dynamics with calm, credibility, and results.Location : Chicago, IL / New York, NY / Atlanta, GAResponsibilitiesOwn program governance & delivery across the Activate phases (Discover (phase is complete), Prepare (phase is complete), Explore (Kicks off on December 8th), Realize, Deploy, Run) with lean stage gates, ensuring scope integrity, value realization, and controlled risk burn‑down.Lead hybrid agile execution (sprint‑based backlog, cadence, demos) while preserving enterprise controls (RAID, decision logs, release management) consistent with our FS methodology.Drive Finance workstreams (Record‑to‑Report, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling/Profitability, Indirect Procurement, Reporting and Analytics) including fit‑to‑standard, configuration oversight, and cross‑functional design integration.Orchestrate integrations across SAP/non‑SAP applications, middleware, data, and reporting—coordinating with multiple SIs and vendors; resolve cross‑team blockers decisively.Testing leadership: own E2E test strategy (SIT, UAT, regression, performance); codify entry/exit criteria and defect triage.Stakeholder management: build trust with senior business, finance controllers, and technology leaders; provide transparent executive reporting (status, risk, financials, Steering Committee updates).Change & adoption: partner with OCM to drive communications, training, and adoption metrics; safeguard business continuity.Financial stewardship: manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial obligations; ensure delivery against milestones and contractual KPIs.Quality & compliance: enforce traceability, controls, and audit readiness; align with Financial Services risk/compliance needs (SOX, data privacy). Qualifications12+ years of program/project leadership; 5+ years leading large multi‑workstream ERP programs.2+ end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA Financials Greenfield programs (from Discover through Run), including cutover/go‑live ownership.Demonstrated expertise with SAP Activate (methodology, accelerators, fit‑to‑standard workshops, backlog management).Proven success delivering through a hybrid agile model—balancing sprints with stage gates and enterprise governance (RAID, Q‑gates, release mgmt.).Exceptional communication and diplomacy—able to de‑escalate and problem‑solve in high‑tension client/system‑integration relationships.Strong integration leadership across SAP FI/CO and adjacent domains (MM Procurement and OpenText VIM, Treasury, tax, reporting/analytics and Snowflake).USA‑based, with ability to be on‑site in the Denver metro as needed. (Keep location confidential and do not post location externally)Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Engineering, or related).Required SkillsExperience in Financial Services (banking, insurance, asset management) and related controls/regulatory environments.Certifications: SAP Activate, PMP/PgMP, SAFe/Scrum/Agile leadership.Exposure to RISE with SAP, SAP Cloud ALM / Solution Manager, and cloud infrastructure coordination.Vendor/SI orchestration experience in programs with complex contractual frameworks. Preferred SkillsOn‑time, in‑budget delivery of scope per signed releases.Positive stakeholder sentiment, sustained sprint velocity, and stable release quality (defect escape rate below target).Successful E2E integration test pass rate and first‑month hypercare stability (incident MTTR and SLA attainment).Business adoption targets achieved (role‑based training completion, process adherence, and finance close performance).Pay range and compensation packageThe base salary range for the tagged location is $170,000 to 200,000 /yearly. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.Equal Opportunity StatementCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. 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