Southwark360 SAP S/4 HANA Lead Programme Planner

Who You Are

You are a professional, adaptable, and mature individual with extensive experience in similar roles. You have a can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset, confident in fast-paced, fluid, and demanding environments. You collaborate effectively within a talented and supportive team, capable of taking direction and working independently.

You have a solid track record of creating and maintaining overarching programme plans, monitoring progress, and liaising between project managers and external vendors. Skilled in managing key dependencies and ensuring quality and performance standards are met, you are committed to sharing best practices through knowledge transfer and support.

What the Job Involves

The role of the Southwark360 SAP S/4 HANA Lead Programme Planner involves overseeing the development and management of comprehensive project plans and establishing a programme-level plan. It ensures alignment across key areas of the SAP S/4 HANA implementation, assures stakeholders of the programme’s capacity to deliver the intended scale of transformation, and involves detailed analysis along with tactical and strategic planning.

The Planner acts as a liaison between stakeholders, monitors performance, and adjusts plans to ensure successful programme delivery. The position is hybrid, requiring three days at Southwark Council Headquarters, with potential for extended hours.

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of Lead Programme planning experience
• SAP S/4 HANA Implementation experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Project, Planview, Adobe Workfront, Smartsheet
• Experience leading planning activities across multiple projects
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills; ability to manage priorities
• High-level self-motivation and initiative
• Flexibility to adapt and cope with ambiguity
• Experience working remotely and forming strong relationships
• A degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Prince 2, MSP, or PMP certification is desirable