Are you passionate about leading large‑scale SAP transformation programs? Do you thrive in multicultural environments and enjoy shaping delivery strategy for integral clients?
We're looking for an experienced SAP Delivery Lead to drive end‑to‑end SAP programs across the Iberian region (Spain, Portugal, and Italy). In this senior leadership position, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding teams, ensuring delivery excellence, and influencing SAP transformation journeys for top-tier multinational clients.
What You'll Do
Lead the full lifecycle of SAP delivery for multiple strategic clients
Serve as the primary delivery partner for regional stakeholders
Drive alignment between cross-functional teams in Spain, Portugal, Italy, India, and Europe
Define roadmaps, resource models, governance structures, and risk mitigation strategies
Ensure consistent adherence to global delivery frameworks and best practices
Support pre-sales with solutioning, estimations, and proposal development
Track KPIs, financials, timelines, and delivery metrics
Champion continuous improvement across delivery processes
Mentor and coach project managers, functional consultants, and technical leads
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of SAP project/program management experience
Proven track record delivering multi‑module, multi‑country SAP programs
Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and SaaS implementation methodologies
Experience managing distributed teams across geographies and cultures
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong foundation in governance, risk management, and financials
Full working proficiency both in English and Spanish
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with SAP Cloud solutions: BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, CX
Understanding of Iberian tax, regulatory, and localization requirements
Background working with manufacturing, retail, utilities, or pharma clients
Familiarity with Agile methodologies for SAP delivery
Certifications such as SAP, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum are a strong advantage
Experience working with global IT service providers or consulting firms
Why Join Cognizant?
Lead high‑impact transformation programs across the Iberian market
Work with global clients undergoing large‑scale modernization
Collaborate with diverse teams across Europe and India
Shape and scale SAP delivery capability in a strategic region
Professional growth in a dynamic, innovation‑oriented environment