Program Director – SAP S/4HANA A&D / AFM Solution Architect (SI/Consulting Background)

Job Title: Program Director – SAP S/4HANA Aerospace & Defense (A&D) / AFM Solution Architect
Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite
Experience: 15+ Years
Industry: Aerospace & Defense, Consulting, System Integration, Digital Transformation

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Program Director with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Aerospace & Defense (A&D) solutions and Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM) to lead large-scale transformation programs for Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, and Government clients.

The ideal candidate will come from a leading System Integrator (SI) or Consulting organization and possess extensive experience delivering SAP S/4HANA programs involving Aerospace & Defense processes, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Aircraft Fleet Management, Asset Management, Supply Chain, and Defense logistics operations.

This role combines executive-level program leadership, solution architecture oversight, business transformation consulting, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Transformation

• Lead multi-million-dollar SAP S/4HANA transformation programs within Aerospace & Defense organizations.
• Define strategic roadmaps for modernization of legacy ERP and maintenance systems.
• Establish program governance, risk management, quality assurance, and executive reporting frameworks.
• Manage global delivery teams across functional, technical, integration, and change management workstreams.
• Ensure successful delivery of SAP programs within budget, scope, and timeline.

SAP A&D / AFM Solution Architecture

• Serve as the executive solution lead for SAP S/4HANA Aerospace & Defense implementations.
• Design and govern enterprise solutions supporting:
  • Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM)
  • Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
  • Defense Logistics
  • Depot Maintenance
  • Fleet Readiness
  • Serialized Asset Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement & Inventory
  • Engineering Change Management
  • Project Systems
  • Service Management
• Ensure alignment with SAP Best Practices and industry regulatory requirements.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Act as trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Supply Chain Executives, Maintenance Operations Leaders, and Defense Program Executives.
• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings.
• Translate business objectives into SAP-enabled transformation strategies.
• Drive executive decision-making and program governance.

Delivery & Solution Oversight

• Lead architecture reviews, solution governance, and design authority boards.
• Oversee integration with:
  • SAP EAM
  • SAP PM
  • SAP MM
  • SAP SD
  • SAP PP
  • SAP PS
  • SAP TM
  • SAP IBP
  • Third-party MRO systems
  • Defense logistics applications
• Ensure scalable, compliant, and future-ready solution architectures.

Business Development & Advisory

• Support SAP A&D practice growth initiatives.
• Lead RFP responses and solution proposals.
• Participate in client pursuits and executive presentations.
• Mentor consulting teams and solution architects.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of SAP consulting experience.
• 8+ years leading large SAP transformation programs.
• Multiple end-to-end SAP Aerospace & Defense implementations.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA A&D and Aircraft Fleet Management (AFM).
• Strong understanding of MRO and fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale SAP solution architectures.
• Proven experience managing global consulting engagements.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.