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About the Company
One of the world’s leading consulting firms is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Director to lead a multi-year, global SAP template rollout within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on the insurance industry. This long-term engagement will involve overseeing the deployment of a standardized SAP solution across multiple business units and geographies, including managing global delivery teams and offshore resources. The successful candidate will bring deep SAP Financial Services expertise, proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across global organizations.
About the Role
The Senior Project Director will be responsible for leading the global rollout of a Financial Services SAP template across multiple regions, in a highly regulated insurance environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead the global rollout of a Financial Services SAP template across multiple regions, in a highly regulated insurance environment
* Develop and drive the overall rollout strategy, governance, and execution roadmap
* Manage large, distributed teams, including significant offshore delivery (India) and cross-functional coordination
* Act as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business priorities and program goals
* Oversee project planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery milestones
* Ensure compliance with local and global regulatory, financial, and operational requirements
* Drive adoption, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives post-deployment
Qualifications
* 10+ years of leadership experience in global SAP programs, with a focus on Financial Services or Insurance
* In-depth knowledge of SAP Financial Services modules, ideally including SAP for Insurance, S/4HANA Financials, or comparable platforms
* Proven experience managing offshore teams, especially in India, and working in hybrid or global delivery models
* Strong understanding of financial regulatory environments and transformation governance
* Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with C-level executives and steering committees
* Fluency in German and English is mandatory
* Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are an advantage
Required Skills
* Deep SAP Financial Services expertise
* Proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs
* Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across global organizations
Preferred Skills
* Experience in managing offshore teams
* Knowledge of hybrid or global delivery models
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details are not specified in the job description.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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