SAP Project & Program Manager

Our client, Implema, is seeking an SAP Project & Program Manager to join its newly established office in Raleigh, NC. Implema is Sweden’s leading specialist in implementing and transforming business systems with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. Founded 25+ years ago by four ERP consultants with a vision to make enterprise solutions accessible to small and medium-sized businesses, Implema pioneered faster, smarter implementations that deliver real value without the complexity or cost traditionally associated with large-scale systems. Today, Implema partners with companies across industries to drive intelligent digitalization and create conditions for sustainable growth. With almost 300 employees and 10 offices across Sweden, they combine deep expertise with curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to long-term partnerships. They take pride in a company culture built on Togetherness, Reliability, Courage, and Joy in the workplace. At Implema, they don’t just implement systems, they help businesses thrive in a world that never stands still. For more information, visit https://implema.se/en/

About the position

As an SAP Project & Program Manager, you will lead large-scale ERP implementation and business transformation initiatives for clients within the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industries. This role goes beyond traditional project management, where you’ll drive organizational change, align stakeholders across multiple functions, and ensure successful adoption of new ways of working. You will be responsible for managing complex transformation programs from strategy and planning through implementation, validation, go-live, and post-launch support. Success in this role requires a strong combination of project leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities. You should thrive in dynamic environments, be comfortable engaging with senior business leaders, and have a proven track record of driving large-scale transformation programs within regulated industries.

This role is based in Raleigh, NC, and reports directly to the Consultant Manager.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP projects and programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets
• Take an active, hands-on role in project execution, including planning, coordination, and problem-solving across all project phases
• Manage multiple parallel SAP initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery consistency
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into practical SAP solutions
• Oversee design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions
• Identify and mitigate risk and issues
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including functional and technical SAP consultants, both internally and externally
• Drive clear and consistent communication around project status, risks, and key decisions
• Contribute to the development of best practices and methodologies within project and program management

What We Expect from You

Your Work Experience, Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 years of experience leading ERP implementation projects and/or business transformation programs
• Strong experience delivering SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, or transformations
• Experience with other enterprise business systems (ERP platforms) is a plus
• Proven success managing large-scale organizational change and business transformation initiatives
• Experience working within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or other GxP-regulated environments
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations within pharma, medical technology, or related industries
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong program and project leadership capabilities, including risk management, governance, and cross-functional coordination
• Hands-on approach with the ability to navigate both strategic and operational aspects of a project
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• A solution-oriented, self-driven, and collaborative mindset

What We Offer is More than Just a Job….

• An opportunity to join an innovative company where knowledge is shared, initiatives are encouraged, and everyone is given the opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where you feel seen and appreciated, and where work-life balance is valued
• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including a flexible hybrid work model, health insurance and retirement plans, and a health & wellness stipend