SAP Exit Programme Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned SAP Exit Programme Manager to lead strategic SAP decommissioning, migration, and transition initiatives for our clients. This role requires a proven leader capable of orchestrating complex, high-stakes programmes, ensuring minimal business disruption, and delivering value-driven outcomes. You will partner with senior stakeholders to define strategy, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless execution across technical and business domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute SAP exit programmes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and business continuity requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams, managing multiple vendors and stakeholders to achieve programme milestones.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of SAP landscapes, identifying interdependencies and risk exposure to formulate robust exit strategies.
• Implement governance frameworks, controls, and performance metrics to monitor programme progress and outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to clients and senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and data governance standards throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Oversee post-exit knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational handover.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned for future SAP exit engagements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• +8 years of experience managing complex SAP exit, decommissioning, or transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of SAP architecture, modules, and enterprise integrations.
• Strong programme and portfolio management capabilities (PMP, Prince2, MSP, or equivalent).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills at executive level.
• Proven ability to manage risk, dependencies, budgets, and resources in multi-vendor environments.
• Strategic thinker with analytical rigor and problem-solving excellence.

Contracting Details:

• Rate: Competitive
• Start Date: Immediately
• Location: UK / Europe
• Contract Type: Contractor role

About London Strategy:

We are an IT consulting firm based in London with vast experience in M&A, IT, and transformation services. Our team transforms complexity into priority actions, a clear timeline, and executive decisions supported by appropriate governance. You can work with senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier advisory firm backgrounds. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves, working hard to solve complex challenges, executing plans, and implementing technology to help transform organisations. As we grow and deepen our impact on organisations worldwide, we seek the right people to join us on our mission.