Program Director

Crystal Placement is looking for a Senior SAP Program Director for a long-term mission with a leading European defence group.

Context
Our client is running a group-wide SAP transformation program (migration from ECC to S/4HANA). Program teams are currently being structured, and in 2027 the program will focus on France and Italy. Our client is therefore looking for a Program Director to lead the Italian part of the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Italian stream of the SAP S/4HANA program
• Coordinate with the group program team based in France
• Steer planning, budget, risks and governance with Italian stakeholders
• Report to group program management

Profile

• Senior Program Director with a strong SAP background, ideally on ECC to S/4HANA migrations
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs
• Native/fluent Italian speaker, fluent English (French is a plus)
• Eligible for Italian defence security clearance
• Available for regular on-site presence in Rome

Conditions

• Location: Rome, Italy
• Duration: 1 year+ (long-term mission)
• Start date: to be confirmed