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Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The SAP Program Delivery Leader will lead the planning, delivery, and governance of large‑scale, cross‑functional SAP programs that involve multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and integration points. This role ensures that program objectives are met by driving alignment across business and technical teams, managing risks and dependencies, and providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires deep experience navigating complex environments, balancing strategic direction with hands‑on execution, and maintaining clear communication with executives and project teams.

Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week subject to business needs.

This Job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required technical and professional expertise

Proven experience managing large‑scale SAP programs or multi‑module implementations

Strong understanding of SAP solution architecture, integration points, and project methodologies

Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and communicate project health effectively

Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and project governance

Experience leading cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors in complex environments

Ability to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management

Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery approaches within SAP programs

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate project teams

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management

Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred technical and professional experience

Proven experience managing large‑scale SAP programs or multi‑module implementations

Strong understanding of SAP solution architecture, integration points, and project methodologies

Demonstrated ability to manage executive stakeholders and communicate project health effectively

Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and project governance

Experience leading cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors in complex environments

Ability to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management

Familiarity with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery approaches within SAP programs

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate project teams

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management

Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Expertise in risk management and mitigation strategies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.