SURE/ Principal - SAP Utilities Project Manager

Infosys is a next-generation consulting partner that bridges strategy and execution, and they are seeking an experienced Principal-level SAP Program Manager to lead large-scale SAP transformation programs for Utility industry clients. The role involves managing end-to-end program delivery, executive stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful business outcomes across complex SAP initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as overall Program Lead for large SAP transformation engagements, owning scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality, and outcomes
• Lead executive client engagement, including Steering Committees, governance forums, and C-level communications
• Establish and run robust program governance, integrated planning, RAID management, and executive reporting aligned with Infosys Consulting standards
• Lead complex SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, coordinating multiple functional, technical, data, testing, cutover, and change workstreams
• Partner with utility business and IT leaders to align SAP transformation outcomes with regulatory, reliability, safety, and customer service objectives
• Proactively manage dependencies across SAP and non-SAP systems in highly complex utility landscapes
• Own program financials, including forecasting, change control, and margin protection
• Lead multi-vendor and system integrator governance, ensuring delivery accountability and client satisfaction
• Ensure business readiness, change adoption, successful go-live execution, and post–go-live stabilization

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience leading large enterprise programs, with significant ownership of SAP or ERP-led transformations
• Proven experience in a client-facing consulting role, operating as a trusted advisor to senior executives
• Strong background leading SAP programs, preferably including SAP S/4HANA transformations
• Prior experience delivering programs for Utility industry clients (Electric, Gas, or Water)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-workstream, multi-vendor programs
• Excellent executive communication, leadership presence, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel 50 to 75% based on client needs
• Direct leadership of large SAP S/4HANA transformation programs
• Experience with regulated or asset-intensive industries
• Program management certifications (PMP, SAFe, PRINCE2)
• Experience working with global delivery and offshore/onshore models