Senior SAP Program Manager - Oil & Gas

Kyndryl•Dallas, GA

6d•$156,360 - $296,880

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are seeking a Senior SAP Program Manager with deep expertise in Oil & Gas and Energy industry transformations to lead large-scale, complex SAP programs, including S/4HANA migrations, AMS transformations, and digital modernization initiatives. This leader will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, governance, and financial performance, while partnering with client executives to drive measurable business outcomes across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Requirements

15+ years in SAP delivery, with 8+ years in program management roles
Proven experience leading large-scale SAP programs ($25M+ / multi-country)
Demonstrated track record delivering: SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformations, AMS and managed services transitions, Complex multi-vendor programs
Strong expertise across SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, EAM, PM, etc.)
Experience managing program-level governance, risks, and financials
Executive presence and communication
Complex stakeholder management
Financial and commercial acumen
Risk management and decision-making
Strategic thinking with delivery execution discipline
10+ years in Oil & Gas or Energy sector programs
Experience with: Upstream production and asset lifecycle management, Midstream logistics and pipeline operations, Downstream refining, distribution, and retail
Understanding of industry compliance, safety, and reliability standards

Nice To Haves

Experience with RISE with SAP / Clean Core strategies
Familiarity with: SAP IS-Oil / PRA / TSW solutions/ EAM / asset-intensive industries
Certifications: PMP / PgMP / SAP Activate
Experience working in global consulting or SI environments

Responsibilities

Lead large, multi-year SAP transformation programs, including ECC → S/4HANA migrations, SAP RISE, and hybrid-cloud deployments
Oversee program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams (functional, technical, data, infrastructure)
Establish and manage program governance structures, including SteerCo, PMO, and executive reporting
Manage dependencies across system integrators, hyperscalers, and third-party vendors
Drive cutover planning, risk mitigation, and issue resolution for mission-critical SAP environments
Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and margin performance for large SAP programs
Develop and manage resource plans, cost models, and delivery schedules
Support deal shaping, proposal development, and contract negotiations
Ensure adherence to contractual SLAs, KPIs, and delivery commitments
Serve as trusted advisor to C-level executives (CIO, CTO, COO, Digital, and Operations leaders)
Lead executive steering committees and governance forums
Drive alignment between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams
Communicate program status, risks, and value realization to senior leadership
Lead SAP programs across upstream, midstream, and downstream value chains
Apply deep knowledge of: Hydrocarbon accounting and trading, Plant maintenance and reliability (EAM), Logistics, pipeline, and distribution operations, Regulatory and safety compliance requirements
Ensure SAP solutions align to industry-specific operational and regulatory standards
Drive business process transformation and standardization across SAP landscapes
Lead adoption of: SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP, SAP BTP and cloud-native architectures, Automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities
Identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and digital innovation
Lead global teams comprising: Solution architects, Functional and technical leads, PMO, data, and integration teams
Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership development
Ensure alignment with delivery methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate, Agile, PMI)