Program Director – SAP S/4HANA EWM

Location: Edison, NJ
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary Range: $180,000 – $250,000 per annum

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Director with expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Enterprise Solution Architecture, and large-scale digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end SAP transformation initiatives, drive enterprise architecture strategy, and oversee global delivery teams while enabling modern, integrated supply chain and warehouse management capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

SAP S/4HANA & EWM Expertise

• Extensive experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Spare Parts Management
  • Service Logistics
  • Supply Chain Execution
• Experience designing scalable warehouse and distribution network solutions.

Solution Architecture

• Proven experience designing enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures.
• Strong knowledge across:
  • Order-to-Cash (OTC)
  • Procure-to-Pay (PTP)
  • Inventory & Warehouse Management
  • Service Management
  • Supply Chain Operations
• Ability to align business processes, enterprise data models, and technology architecture.
• Experience defining target operating models and transformation roadmaps.

Integration Architecture

• Expertise with SAP BTP Integration Suite including:
  • CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)
  • API Management
  • Event Mesh
• Experience modernizing legacy integration platforms to cloud-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of:
  • API-led Integration
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Microservices-Based Integration
• Hands-on experience with:
  • REST APIs
  • OData Services
  • SOAP Services
  • IDOC/ALE/EDI Integrations
• Experience with middleware solutions such as MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar platforms.

Enterprise Systems Integration

• Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with:
  • EWM
  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
  • Transportation Management (TM)
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Platforms
  • Asset Management Systems
  • Third-Party Logistics and Supplier Networks
• Knowledge of enterprise application integration and ecosystem architecture.

Data Governance & Enterprise Architecture

• Strong expertise in:
  • Master Data Governance (MDG)
  • Material Master
  • BOM Management
  • Equipment and Customer Data
• Experience with:
  • Data Synchronization Strategies
  • Integration Security
  • Monitoring and Performance Management
• Ability to design scalable and resilient enterprise architecture frameworks.

Leadership Experience

• Proven success leading large-scale SAP transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing global delivery programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, and enterprise architects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define enterprise SAP S/4HANA and EWM transformation strategies.
• Develop target-state architecture covering business processes, systems, and integration landscapes.
• Align technology initiatives with organizational transformation goals.

Solution Architecture

• Lead end-to-end solution design across SAP functional areas.
• Develop:
  • Business Capability Models
  • Process Architectures
  • System Landscapes
  • Deployment Strategies
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, SAP capabilities, and industry best practices.

Integration Architecture

• Design and govern integrations across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
• Establish standards for:
  • APIs
  • Event Processing
  • Batch Interfaces
  • Real-Time Integrations
• Build reusable integration frameworks and enterprise data models.

Program Governance & Delivery

• Lead architecture governance and design review processes.
• Conduct fit-gap assessments and architecture workshops.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and compliance with technology standards.
• Ensure predictable program delivery and milestone achievement.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with supply chain, warehouse operations, logistics, engineering, and digital transformation teams.
• Translate business objectives into scalable SAP-enabled solutions.

Business Value & Optimization

• Drive measurable improvements in:
  • Process Integration
  • Warehouse Efficiency
  • Inventory Visibility
  • Data Consistency
  • Service Performance
• Define and monitor KPIs related to operational excellence and system performance.

Innovation & Transformation

• Lead modernization initiatives from legacy environments to cloud-enabled SAP ecosystems.
• Promote adoption of:
  • API-Led Integration
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Intelligent Enterprise Solutions
• Support digital transformation across supply chain and warehouse operations.

Preferred Leadership Skills

• Strong executive leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex global transformation programs.
• Strong governance, decision-making, and conflict-resolution experience.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing architecture and consulting teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and delivery accountability.

Keywords

SAP S/4HANA, SAP EWM, Program Director, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, Integration Architect, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Transformation, SAP BTP, CPI, API Management, Event Mesh, IBP, TM, MDG, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Integration, Cloud Architecture.