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Steuben Foods Inc. · 7 hours ago

SAP Implementation Lead / Project Manager

Elma, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Steuben Foods Inc. is seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Lead / Project Manager to serve as the internal owner of an SAP S/4HANA implementation. This role will lead the program from design through go-live and stabilization, acting as the central connector between business stakeholders, IT, and external implementation partners.

Food Production

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Bria A.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, including planning, execution, testing, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization

Act as the primary internal owner of the SAP program and main point of contact for all SAP-related initiatives

Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment with business strategy and operational goals

Serve as the central point of coordination across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, IT, and other functional teams

Drive alignment between business stakeholders and system design

Facilitate cross-functional workshops, design sessions, and decision forums

Resolve conflicts, manage trade-offs, and drive timely decision-making

Lead all phases of the SAP implementation lifecycle (discovery, design, build, testing, deployment, hypercare)

Manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution

Oversee system integration points and ensure end-to-end process integrity

Ensure business readiness, user adoption, and operational continuity

Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external SAP implementation partners

Manage consulting partner performance, deliverables, and service-level expectations

Provide regular program updates to executive leadership and steering committees

Drive change management efforts, including communication, training, and process standardization

Ensure SAP solutions are embedded into business operations and deliver measurable business value

Support post-go-live optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

SAP S/4HANA implementationProject managementERP program managementProject management toolsCross-functional leadershipChange managementStakeholder managementAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologyPMP certificationPRINCE2 certificationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of experience in ERP or SAP program/project management, preferably in manufacturing environments

Proven experience leading at least one full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementation as the primary program or project lead

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)

Experience working cross-functionally with business, IT, and external vendors

Proficiency with project management tools and documentation standards

Preferred

PMP, PRINCE2, or SAP-related certifications

Company

Steuben Foods Inc.

At Steuben Foods we handle every stage of production, from research and development to shipping and distribution.

Founded in 1981

Elma, New York, US

501-1000 employees

https://steubenfoods.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Steuben Foods Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

David Stephenson

Chief Intellectual Property Officer

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