IBP / Ariba / SAP Supply Chain Program Manager

Title: IBP / Ariba / SAP Supply Chain Program Manager
Location: Remote
Contract: 16 Months Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead two high-priority enterprise technology programs:
SAP Ariba Procurement & Supplier Management Transformation
SAP IBP Integrated Business Planning & Supply Chain Optimization
This role is responsible for end-to-end program governance, delivery oversight, and management of a Systems Integrator (SI) partner. The ideal candidate
brings deep expertise in SAP enterprise implementations, a strong understanding of procurement and supply chain business processes, and a proven track
record of managing complex, multi-workstream programs in a regulated industry environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Governance
Define and maintain the overall program roadmap, milestones, and interdependence across both Ariba and IBP workstreams
Establish and lead program governance structures including steering committees, workstream leads, and executive briefings
Develop and manage integrated program plans, risk registers, issue logs, and decision frameworks
Drive alignment across business stakeholders, IT leadership, and the Systems Integrator
Ensure program objectives are aligned to business outcomes, KPIs, and strategic priorities
Systems Integrator Management
Serve as the primary Client interface to the SI partner across both programs
Manage SI contracts, SOW compliance, deliverable quality, and performance aProductst SLAs
Conduct regular SI performance reviews and escalate issues as needed
Ensure knowledge transfer and capability building within Client teams
Oversee SI resource plans and identify gaps or risks related to staffing or skill sets
SAP Ariba Program Oversight
Oversee implementation of SAP Ariba modules (e.g., Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle Management)
Partner with Procurement and Finance leadership to drive process standardization and adoption
Manage change management, training, and go-live readiness activities
Ensure integration design aligns with downstream systems (e.g., SAP ERP/S4HANA, finance systems)
SAP IBP Program Oversight
Oversee implementation of SAP IBP modules (e.g., Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimization)
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial leadership to align planning capabilities with business needs
Manage data readiness, master data governance, and integration to manufacturing and logistics systems
Support change management activities including S&OP process redesign and user adoption
Risk, Budget & Reporting
Own program-level budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies across both programs
Provide regular executive-level status reporting with clear insights on Product, schedule, budget, and risks
Maintain program documentation and ensure audit-readiness, particularly in support of regulatory and compliance requirements Key Responsibilities
Program governance, SI management, SAP Ariba and IBP rollout oversight, risk and budget management, executive reporting, audit readiness. Required Experience
8+ years enterprise program/project management; hands-on SAP Ariba and/or SAP IBP implementation experience; SI management experience; regulated industry exposure. Preferred Qualifications
PMP/PgMP/SAFe certification; SAP S/4HANA knowledge; global program experience; change management expertise.