Senior Project Manager, SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Senior Project Manager, SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Location:

Providence, RI, US, 02903FL Statewide, FL, USDE Statewide, DE, USNY Statewide, NY, USWV Statewide, WV, USWest Greenwich, RI, US, 02817VA Statewide, VA, USOH Statewide, OH, USCT Statewide, CT, USIN Statewide, IN, USMA Statewide, MA, USNC Statewide, NC, USStatewide, SC, USMD Statewide, MD, USDC Statewide, DC, USRI Statewide, RI, USGA Statewide, GA, USMI Statewide, MI, USPA Statewide, PA, USNH Statewide, NH, USME Statewide, ME, US

Requisition ID: 19703

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com .

Overview

The Senior Project Manager, SAP S/4HANA Transformation, leads large-scale global ERP transformation programs, overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA implementations and migrations. This role partners with business leaders, IT teams, system integrators, and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The position manages all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, testing, deployment, cutover, and post-go-live support. Candidates must have extensive SAP ERP project leadership experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and fluency in English and Italian . International travel is required.

Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, resources, and governance structures.

• Oversee multiple project workstreams and ensure achievement of project objectives and milestones.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison among business leaders, executive sponsors, IT teams, and implementation partners.

• Facilitate steering committees, workshops, status reviews, and executive communications.

• Coordinate global cross-functional teams to drive successful project delivery.

SAP S/4HANA Delivery

• Oversee solution design, integration, data migration, testing, training, deployment, and cutover activities.

• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with SAP implementation methodologies and organizational governance standards.

Financial, Risk & Change Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, vendors, and resource allocations.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and resource constraints.

• Support organizational change management and business adoption of SAP S/4HANA solutions.

Governance & Reporting

• Provide executive reporting on project status, budgets, scope, KPIs, risks, and overall program health.

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, audit, and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

• 10+ years of project/program management experience, including 5+ years leading SAP ERP initiatives.

• Experience leading at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Strong understanding of ERP processes and cross-functional business integration.

• Experience managing system integrators, consulting partners, and global project teams.

• Fluent in English and Italian (written and spoken).

• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30-50%.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

• PMP, SAP Activate, Agile, Scrum, or related certifications.

• Experience leading SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA transformations.

• Experience in multinational manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or consumer products organizations.

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and related SAP solutions.

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity

• Leading People

• Leading the Business

• Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $74,961 - $164,800. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.