Director, Program Management - SAP S4HANA

Requisition ID:  34020  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:   Director, Program Management - SAP S4HANA

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Program Manager will lead Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies global transformation from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA, ensuring a seamless transition globally across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, and finance. This role is accountable for driving the end-to-end program lifecycle—from strategy and planning through execution and delivery—while aligning stakeholders, managing risks, and maintaining transparency at all levels.

Reporting to the Enterprise PMO, this role will:

• Lead project scoping, planning, and execution in alignment with business goals and the transformation roadmap
• Drive integration of internal and external elements across global functions
• Oversee business process reengineering efforts to align with the S/4HANA platform
• Establish and enforce program governance, including decision-making frameworks, clear roles, and escalation paths
• Ensure effective communication and engagement across executive leadership, the steering committee, and stakeholders
• Will serve as a key member of the SAP S4HANA Leadership team

Required Experience:
The ideal candidate has successfully led the full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA from a single instance of SAP ECC6 in a global, highly regulated environment. Proven experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional ERP programs with discipline, urgency, and a focus on measurable business value is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the end-to-end SAP ECC 6 to SAP S4 HANA global implementation program.
• Partner with the program teams and the leadership teams, technology teams and system integrator to design the overall transformation program including business process reengineering resulting in a standards based, out-of-the-box, industry best practices approach.
• Responsible for detailed program/project planning, program budget, stakeholder alignment, and deliverables.
• Support the business requirements and conduct gap analysis bridging that gap to stay within project scope with the goal of industry best practices with limited customizations (instead may include integrations with 3rd party applications).
• Develop and execute complex program and project plans for the delivery, identification and management of program resources in a matrixed environment.
• Ensure thoughtful People, Change and Learning within a strong Organizational Change Management approach to training and organizational readiness.
• Create and execute communication strategies that effectively convey the vision for change and maintain engagement throughout the transformation
• Skilled in the concepts of GxP & ISO Validation Protocols
• Manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are met within defined timeframes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure global alignment and buy-in across the organization
• Interface with all levels of management to provide strategic and tactical advice on project planning execution, change management and keep leadership well informed.
• Tracks status and metrics on the project delivery and value; escalates to functional management upon identification of deviations (or potential deviations) from plan and budget.
• Monitors program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintains and reports on project budget.
• Resolves and/or escalates program-related issues in a timely fashion.
• Accountable for the project being on time and on budget.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.  MBA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years SAP implementation experience
• Minimum of 5 years medical device/biomedical industry or regulatory environment experience
• Experience leading an SAP S/4 HANA implementation from ECC6 to S/4 HANA.
• Experience in developing and implementing change management strategies globally for the success of the program.
• Experience in end-to-end S/4 HANA project lifecycle implementation for global company operating worldwide
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment 
• Proficiency in working with SAFE Agile teams
• Executive level communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of LEAN principles and experience in application of such principles

SKILLS

• ECC6 to S/4 HANA experience required.
• Understanding of SAP systems, modules, and implementation best practices.
• Strong background in program management, complex program execution and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.
• Management of status and executive reporting of project scope, change order requirements, project milestone signoff documents, open item lists, risks and issues management, RAID logs and all other project governance artifacts/management dashboards.
• Ability to support the business process reengineering, business and technical requirements, and conduct gap analysis and providing scenarios and solutions based on the gap analysis with the result of limited customizations.
• Knowledge of hyperscaler services and infrastructure, system integration and best practices.
• Knowledge to drive global data migration including a proper master data governance methodology.
• Expertise in identifying, mitigating, and communicating project risks
• Skills in cost estimation, budget management, and cost-benefit analysis
• Ensuring proper documentation standards to support IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations
• Ability to lead organizational readiness and hypercare activities as go-live occurs and support post-go-live.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams effectively
• Exceptional leadership abilities with demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate project and program objectives to internal and external teams including clear, timely communication to senior and executive leadership.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to analyze complex data

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traverse, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid passport

International travel required

Position is on-site in Lakewood, Colorado

Target Pay Range:  $201,500.00 to $251,900.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  30.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.