CrawlJobs Logo

Senior Planning Lead - SAP

United Kingdom, London 600.00 - 750.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 04, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

My global FMCG/Pharma client is looking for an experienced Senior Planning Lead to work e2e on a SAP S4/HANA transformation programme. The role is fully remote and you must be able to start ASAP. As the senior SAP PMO Planning Lead you will be accountable for establishing and owning a fully client-led integrated planning capability for the programme. The role has authority to review, challenge and assure all system integration planning deliverables against the Statement of Work, ensuring plans are logically sound, fully integrated and aligned to agreed milestones, dependencies and outcomes. You will own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and provide clear, evidence-based insights to support programme decision-making, re-planning, and delivery confidence.

Job Responsibility

  • Establish and own a fully client-led integrated planning capability for the programme
  • Review, challenge and assure all system integration planning deliverables against the Statement of Work
  • Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and provide clear, evidence-based insights to support programme decision-making, re-planning, and delivery confidence

Requirements

  • Has full SAP PMO Planning lead experience
  • Must be a LEAD PLANNER with e2e planning experience
  • Has worked on S4/HANH transformation projects
  • Ha owned the integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Can manage system integration (SI) deliverables
  • Takes full planning leadership - Define and implement the planning approach, governance framework, and planning lifecycle
  • Build and maintain the Integrated Level 3 Plan, consolidating SI, internal, functional, and cross-workstream schedules into a coherent IMS
  • Plan full governance and change control processes
  • Produce reports for SI's and internally, ensuring full transparency
  • Highly organised with a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to planning governance and reporting
  • Confident in challenging delivery partners (including SIs)
  • Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving programme environment with frequent re-planning
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including operating at senior leadership and SteerCo level
  • Experience operating in fastpaced, evolving transformation environments with significant ambiguity, frequent re-planning cycles and shifting priorities
  • Extensive experience delivering planning on large-scale, complex global SAP programmes (multi-country, multi-phase)
  • Direct experience across the SAP S/4HANA lifecycle: design, build, test, data migration, cutover, hypercare
  • Experience working in multi-vendor environments with System Integrators (SIs), including planning governance and assurance
  • Proven ownership of Level 2/3 Integrated Master Schedules across multi-vendor landscapes
  • Strong expertise in critical path analysis, dependency mapping, scenario planning, resourcing forecasts, and milestone governance
  • Experience challenging SI delivery plans and enforcing SoW compliance
  • Skilled at integrating SAP planning with business readiness, data, architecture, testing, and cutover plans
  • Experience supporting programme re-baselining, recovery planning or remediation of complex delivery plans
  • Strong experience managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders and delivery partners within large-scale transformation programmes
  • Experience operating in fast-paced, evolving transformation environments with ambiguity and frequent re-planning cycles

Nice to have

  • Background in medtech, surgical, medical device or regulated manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of SAP Activate methodology and SAP S/4HANA delivery lifecycle (FI/CO, MM/PP, SD)
  • Experience managing wave-based go-live sequencing and cutover planning activities
  • Experience integrating planning across data, architecture, testing and business readiness workstreams

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Senior Planning Lead - SAP

8 matching positions

Senior Technical Lead - SAP ABAP S4HANA

Senior Technical Lead position for SAP ABAP S4HANA implementation projects with ...
Location
Location
India , Noida; Chennai
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.soprasteria.com Logo
Sopra Steria
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • B Tech Computer science
  • 8-11 years experience
  • SAP ABAP S4HANA
  • AMDP
  • CDS Views
  • IDOC
  • ODATA
  • RICEF objects development
  • BAPI
  • RFC
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead SAP ABAP S4HANA implementation projects
  • Develop and optimize RICEF objects including IDOC, ODATA, BAPI, RFC, and enhancements
  • Manage S/4HANA migrations and developments
  • Focus on performance tuning and code review
  • Create detailed project plans and accurate estimates for build, testing, and implementation phases
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Collaborate across multiple SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FICO, QM, eWM, TM)
  • Implement ALE/IDoc and BTE interfaces
What we offer
What we offer
  • Inclusive and respectful work environment
  • Commitment to fighting discrimination
  • Open to people with disabilities
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior SAP IBP Consultant

At LeverX, we have had the privilege of working on over 950 SAP projects, includ...
Location
Location
Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Poland
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
leverx.com Logo
LeverX
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years of functional consulting experience with SAP IBP modules, including 2+ full-cycle SAP IBP implementations from estimation to solution delivery
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and SAP integration points
  • Experience in configuring and designing solutions across IBP modules
  • Integration experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA
  • English B2+
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead full-cycle SAP IBP implementation projects, from business requirements gathering to post-go-live support
  • Design and configure IBP modules such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Optimization based on client needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between SAP IBP and S/4HANA or ECC systems
  • Conduct client workshops, provide expert guidance, and translate business needs into scalable IBP solutions
  • Create and maintain functional specifications, test cases, and user documentation
  • Support system testing (SIT/UAT), identify and resolve configuration or data issues, and guide clients through the validation process
What we offer
What we offer
  • 89% of projects use the newest SAP technologies and frameworks
  • Expert communities and internal courses
  • Valuable perks to support your growth and well-being
  • Employment security: We hire for our team, not just a specific project. If your project ends, we will find you a new one
  • Healthy work atmosphere: On average, our employees stay in the company for 4+ years
Read More
Arrow Right

Workforce Strategy and Planning Senior Manager

The Workforce Strategy and Planning Senior Manager drives the strategy, design, ...
Location
Location
Netherlands , Amsterdam
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
anicuragroup.com Logo
AniCura Group
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in Workforce Planning, P&O Analytics, or Business Strategy.
  • 8+ years in workforce planning, P&O analytics, or strategic P&O roles.
  • Strong expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency with workforce planning and analytics tools (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Power BI).
  • Experience in multi-country, matrixed, and dynamic business environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and data storytelling skills.
  • Fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and lead MVH Europe’s integrated workforce planning strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth, transformation efforts, and capability priorities.
  • Design workforce models to address current gaps and anticipate future needs across regions, roles, and functions.
  • Act as a workforce planning thought partner to senior leadership, P&O, Finance, and Operations.
  • Analyze workforce data to identify talent risks, skill gaps, trends, and optimization opportunities.
  • Build dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to inform leadership decision-making.
  • Collaborate with P&OIS, Digital, and Analytics teams to embed workforce intelligence into systems and platforms.
  • Use scenario planning to model workforce responses to market shifts, organizational change, or strategic pivots.
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations for staffing, mobility, restructuring, and capacity building.
  • Connect workforce planning with talent acquisition, learning & development, and succession planning.
  • Partner with Talent, P&O Business Partners, and Leadership Development teams to ensure implementation readiness.
What we offer
What we offer
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development.
  • Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence.
  • Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Lead Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Lead Accountant for our Corporate Accounting team. Y...
Location
Location
United States , Redlands
Salary
Salary:
76960.00 - 127920.00 USD / Year
esri.com Logo
Esri
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 8+ years of prior experience in public accounting or a similar position
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial consolidation
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues to various levels of the organization
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUPS and pivot tables
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
  • Bachelor's in Accounting, or in a related field with an Accounting Certificate or qualification, which meets the California CPA eligibility
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the month and year-end close process for all domestic entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements and compliance with local GAAP, laws, and regulations
  • Conduct monthly close functions such as reviewing and posting general ledger entries, reviewing monthly reconciliations, and supporting necessary management reporting analysis
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions, financial reporting, and monthly allocations
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures and ensure adherence to best practices
  • Support and implement complex accounting issues and transactions and provide technical guidance and recommendations
  • Interact closely with FP&A and effectively communicate transactions that will impact results and forecasts including short range outlooks, annual and long-range plan development processes
  • Support operational areas that have a direct impact on domestic accounting activities such as AP, Assets, and other accounting transactional functions
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing feedback, coaching and career development opportunities
  • Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Relocation Assistance Program
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Sap brim senior consultant

We are looking for a talented senior consultant with strong a minimum of 3 years...
Location
Location
Italy , Roma
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
athenea.it Logo
Lobra Athenea
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years SAP BRIM consulting experience
  • Experience working in a client-facing role implementing SAP projects
  • Multiple full-cycle project implementation experience in a lead or sub-lead role
  • Experience in the configuration and implementation of at least two components between SOM, CI, CC
  • Experience in integrating with FI-CA and or IS-U
  • Experience in template assembly, rollouts, and deployments
  • Knowledge of best practices and processes involved in the implementation for acquisition and divestitures/spin-off
  • Understanding of traditional waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Multi-project implementation experience of Subscription Orders, Provider Contracts, Charge Plans, Master Agreements
  • Expertise in working with S/4HANA
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Leading projects of varying dimensions with supervision through the software development lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support)
  • Leading and participating in the Blueprint or Explore phase of the project for the Order To Cash process, including business analysis, solutions, design, configuration
  • and production support
  • Creating functional specifications in support of new functionalities and enhancements
  • Designing new SAP forms and workflows to improve business processes and improve user experiences
What we offer
What we offer
  • Young and dynamic environment
  • Clear path to professional growth and certification opportunities
  • Corporate welfare
  • Competitive salary rates
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior SME SAP Tax

The Senior SME is a key role, responsible for ensuring tax compliancy across the...
Location
Location
India , Bangalore
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.ikea.com Logo
IKEA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Formal qualifications in computer science or any engineering equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience as SAP FI and Tax Consultant
  • Experience in working in an Agile and DevOps working set-up
  • Experience with leading in change
  • Extensive knowledge of SAP architecture and how Indirect Tax is designed in SAP
  • Strong knowledge of Indian tax legislation, such GST, SEZ, and of tax legislation in Asian, European and American markets
  • Strong knowledge of SAP interfaces with external tax engines
  • Strong knowledge of e-invoicing and e-reporting and SAP DRC
  • Should have set up Tax legislation in retail companies
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other related areas
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Accountable for technical delivery on Tax COE Indirect Tax set up within our digital organization
  • Help the teams drive a technology strategy, adhere to modern software engineering and service management principles, utilize the proper tools, and automate everything to enable the specified business outcomes
  • Assist in defining tax configuration policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity and consistency across SAP systems
  • Prepare the solution architecture design and implementation of SAP Tax solutions, in S/4 HANA and DRC
  • Handson activities – Design, build, test and deploy SAP Tax solutions
  • Review work of junior team members
  • Oversee AMS activities with help of outsourced vendor
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and process development team to gather requirements and ensure alignment with tax compliancy and business needs
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to SAP DRC, PAPM, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with external vendors and consultants as needed for SAP implementation and support
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead

As an SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Lead (EC Lead), you will drive the del...
Location
Location
Australia
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
dyflex.com.au Logo
DyFlex Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations
  • Deep understanding of HRIS and cloud-based HCM solutions
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification highly regarded
  • Strong skills in business process mapping and functional documentation
  • Experience with configuration, testing, and deployment of EC modules
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead workshops and present solutions to senior HR and IT stakeholders
  • Passion for HR technology and continuous learning
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead full-cycle SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations across diverse industries
  • Translate complex HR business requirements into scalable SAP EC solutions
  • Configure and optimise Employee Central modules including Position Management, Global Assignments, and Time Off
  • Collaborate with clients to define and document HR processes and system requirements
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
  • Conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer activities
  • Support data migration, testing, and cutover planning
  • Work closely with integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity with payroll, benefits, and third-party systems
  • Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations
What we offer
What we offer
  • Work with SAP’s latest technologies on cloud such as S/4HANA, BTP and Joule
  • A flexible and supportive work environment including the ability to work from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits including novated lease, birthday leave, salary packaging, wellbeing programme, additional purchased leave, and company-provided laptop
  • Comprehensive SAP training and certifications
  • Join a renowned organisation delivering projects to some of APAC's leading enterprises
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Consul...
Location
Location
India , Hyderabad
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
yash.com Logo
YASH TECHNOLOGIES CONSULTING INC.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in SAP Analytics, with expertise on SAC Planning implementation
  • Completed at least 3 full-life cycle implementations of SAC Planning solutions
  • Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere, native HANA modelling
  • Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and other core business planning processes
  • Strong knowledge of SAC features: allocations, data actions, advanced formulas, calendar, and data access control, Application development
  • Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with business users, finance teams, and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to lead solution design discussions with both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience working in a global delivery model, including offshore collaboration
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the design and implementation of SAC Planning solutions, including modelling, configuration, testing, and deployment
  • Collaborate closely with business users and finance teams to understand planning needs and translate them into scalable SAC planning models
  • Integrate SAC Planning models with SAP Datasphere / S4HANA views for cross-functional planning use cases
  • Design and develop data models and semantic layers in Datasphere and HANA aligned with business planning processes
  • Facilitate requirement workshops and translate functional needs into effective technical solutions
  • Ensure planning applications support complex scenarios like driver-based planning, what-if analysis, and forecast versions
  • Provide training and documentation to end users and business stakeholders post-implementation
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Free spirit and emotional positivity
  • Agile self-determination, trust, transparency, and open collaboration
  • All support needed for the realization of business goals
  • Stable employment with a great atmosphere and ethical corporate culture
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right