Transportation Project Manager — SAP S/4HANA Program

Expleo•Greater Milwaukee, WI

9h•$156,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a transportation, logistics, and supply chain leader excited by the opportunity to drive a major global SAP S/4HANA transformation? Trissential is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our client’s team and lead the transportation workstream across a high-impact, enterprise program. If you’re energized by solving complex logistics challenges, collaborating across global teams, and shaping future-state SAP solutions, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact. What’s in It for You? A leadership role at the center of a global SAP S/4HANA transformation with visibility across operations, supply chain, and IT The opportunity to modernize transportation workflows, carrier integrations, and global logistics processes Strong cross-functional partnership with transportation operations, engineering, SAP teams, and business leaders Hands-on, highly collaborative onsite environment where your expertise directly shapes solution design A people-first culture at Trissential where your experience, leadership, and career growth matter

Requirements

10+ years of project or program management experience within transportation, supply chain, or logistics
Experience leading workstreams in SAP S/4HANA or large-scale ERP transformations
Strong understanding of transportation processes including routing, tendering, crossdock operations, rail/OTR logistics, freight settlement, and shipment visibility
Experience working with TMS platforms and integrations (EDI, API, event visibility tools)
Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams across global environments
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-region ERP deployments
Exposure to global supply chain transformation or network design
Familiarity with freight audit tools, carrier platforms, or transportation event visibility systems
Experience collaborating with 3PLs, carriers, or multimodal logistics providers
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or SAP certifications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

SAP S/4HANA Transportation Workstream Leadership Lead the transportation-focused workstream within the global SAP S/4HANA OTC value stream
Manage scope, timelines, planning, and alignment across functional teams
Drive the design, build, testing, and deployment of transportation processes within S/4HANA and adjacent systems
Ensure transportation workflows align to the global S/4 template and overall solution architecture
Oversee transportation data, events, and integration points across order, inventory, billing, and finance processes
Business Process Design & Integration Facilitate global workshops on routing, tendering, multimodal transportation, shipment visibility, and carrier management
Translate operational workflows into SAP S/4 configuration, integration requirements, and functional specifications
Lead end-to-end integration efforts between SAP S/4, TMS platforms, carriers, and warehouse/distribution operations
Assess regional and business unit impacts of process and solution design decisions
Transportation Operations & Carrier Coordination Act as the main liaison between transportation operations, supply chain leadership, and external carriers across rail, OTR, intermodal, and last-mile networks
Guide alignment of operational logistics practices to SAP S/4 functionality
Identify and manage carrier integration needs (EDI, API, freight settlement, event visibility)
Crossdock & Rail Distribution Program Integration Lead SAP-related components for rail-to-crossdock-to-last-mile logistics models
Ensure crossdock operations and related enhancements align with S/4HANA standards
Partner with engineering, operations, and IT to resolve system/process gaps
Global Standardization & Template Governance Identify regional variances and drive standardization of transportation processes globally
Support fit-to-standard evaluation and global/local design decision-making
Escalate and resolve transportation-related design conflicts within program governance
Testing, Cutover & Deployment Oversee transportation scenario coverage across SIT, UAT, regression, and performance testing cycles
Validate integration readiness, data accuracy, and operational preparedness for cutover
Support transportation hypercare activities following regional or global deployments
Risk, Issue & Change Management Identify risks related to carrier integrations, data dependencies, or operational readiness
Drive timely issue resolution across cross-functional teams
Communicate updates, impacts, and decisions to leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
Onsite Work Model – Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Greater Milwaukee
Career Development – Continuous learning, certifications, and leadership opportunities
Supportive Team Culture – Work with collaborative teams who value partnership, communication, and innovation

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