S/4 HANA Program Manager

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

55d•$131,000 - $231,800

About The Position

PSE is launching a progressive multi-year SAP S/4 HANA journey that will reshape how we power the Pacific Northwest. We're seeking a visionary Program Manager to orchestrate this enterprise-wide digital transformation from day one through successful go-live. You'll have a strategic leadership role, powering a complex, multi-year transformation that touches every corner of our organization. From the initial spark of assessment through the final surge of implementation, you'll navigate uncharted territories, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver results that will define PSE's technological future for decades to come. IDEAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The most successful candidates will have built their careers leading muti-year SAP ERP engagements, a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solving abilities. Well versed in user education and user adoption strategies. You will have natural ability to lead large, cross-functional teams across multiple complex workstreams with exceptional communication and facilitation skills that align executive leadership, business units, and technical teams. Industry Intelligence that includes a strong grasp of core SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, PM, ISU Billing) and utilities industry-specific processes. That mix equips them to thrive in PSE's vendor rich, regulated landscape and to translate ambiguous opportunities into high impact, SAP S/4 implementation. WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US You will orchestrate the implementation engine that transforms PSE's SAP S/4 HANA vision into operational reality - streamlining business processes, enhancing data integration capabilities, and modernizing our enterprise systems foundation. If you thrive on delivering successful ERP transformations inside a mission-driven utility, this is your position. As the SAP S/4 HANA Program Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams through complex system migrations, ensure seamless integration across utility operations, and establish the digital backbone that will enable PSE's future data and analytics initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in reducing system complexity, optimizing operational efficiency, and creating the scalable platform needed to support our clean energy transition and enhanced customer service delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, project management or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute.
Ten (10) years of experience in project and program management with 5 years of experience in managing or leading teams.
Demonstrated management and decision making skills concerning information systems policies, processes and procedures with proven track record of completing tasks and/or projects within budget and on schedule.
Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple large projects in a cross-functional environment. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a Project Management Governance Framework.
Strong familiarity with project management software, including MS Project.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Strong team leadership and facilitation skills required.
Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and ability to develop and manage project plans and budgets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience leading full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.
Experience directly managing IT Project Managers
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.15+ years of experience in IT program/project management, with at least 5 years in SAP transformation leadership.
PMP, PgMP, or SAP Activate certification preferred.
Utility industry experience preferred.
Experience with regulatory compliance
Experience aligning IT programs with business strategy and organizational objectives
Ability to create and maintain multi-year technology strategies that support business growth
Proven track record leading enterprise-wide digital initiatives and modernization efforts

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide leadership over SAP S/4 pre-requisite projects
Lead comprehensive S/4HANA readiness assessments, conducting gap analyses and crafting compelling future-state roadmaps that inspire action
Orchestrate stakeholder alignment across business units, defining program scope, objectives, and budgets that balance ambition with reality
Facilitate high-stakes decisions on deployment strategies and implementation sequencing that will determine program success
Master the art of vendor selection, leading RFPs and contract negotiations that secure world-class implementation partners
Manage the end-to-end execution of this multi-year, multi-phase transformation across diverse business areas with military precision
Establish bulletproof governance structures, steering committees, and reporting mechanisms that keep executives informed and engaged
Resource Orchestration by balance program budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and change control processes
Coordinate complex business process re-engineering, data migration, integration, and testing activities across multiple workstreams
Ensure flawless delivery of critical program milestones that align with strategic business objectives
Foster seamless collaboration between business and functional teams, technical experts, and 3rd party partners.

Benefits

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

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