SAP S/4 HANA Program Management

This meet-up focuses on SAP S/4HANA programs, offering practical insights into tackling complex transformations. Key areas include navigating the design and build phases, understanding the dynamics of roll-outs versus carve-outs, and addressing common challenges. 

Learn how to optimise SAP S/4HANA transformations to success by mastering the theory, overcoming challenges, recognising unwritten rules, and applying best practices derived from real-world client cases. 

18:30 -19:00 
Walk-in 

19:00 – 20:45 
Presentations, including breaks  

20:45 - 21:30 
Get-together with key note speakers, and fellow professionals, drinks will be provided. 

This event is tailored for Program and Project Managers, Senior Application and Enterprise Architects, C-Level Executives, and anyone driving complex SAP transformations.  

Mastering SAP S/4HANA Transformations: Theory and Dynamics of Different Approaches 

In this session, you’ll discover the challenges and unwritten rules of SAP S/4HANA programs. Learn how to navigate the unique dynamics of template deployments versus carve-out projects, and gain insights to effectively manage these complex transformations. 

Some of the things you’ll learn 

• Theory, challenges and unwritten rules 

• Different dynamics of template build deployments and carve-outs 

• Reference literature insights 

Navigating SAP S/4HANA Programs: Insights from Real Client Cases 

In this session you’ll gain valuable insights from client cases on SAP S/4HANA programs. Together we’ll explore the context how to organise and approach a transition, and learn how to overcome unexpected events to ensure success in your transformation journey. 

Some of the things you’ll learn 

• How to set-up a SAP S/4HANA transformation  

• How to run design vs build phase 

• Overcome unexpected events (real client cases) 

René Stevens – Program Manager – Tarlunt Consulting Group  

René is a seasoned program manager with extensive experience in leading complex business/IT transformations and managing large project teams (ranging from 50 to 600 members). He possesses deep expertise in program management, business consultancy, and a robust IT/ERP (SAP) functional and technical background. 

He began his career working for global customer organisations, optimising operations and logistics, before transitioning to consultancy roles. René has co-developed predictive models and approaches for ERP/SAP implementations. For several years, he was accountable for all ERP/SAP implementations for a large systems integrator in the Netherlands. He is accustomed to working in multinational and multicultural environments. 

In 2016, René joined the Tarlunt Consulting Group, specialising in organising and leading digital (SAP) transformations to ensure success. A selection of clients he has worked with includes AkzoNobel, Cargill, Corbion, Philips, Brenntag, TomTom, Avebe, and LambWeston. 

Hans Nijdeken – Program Manager - Tarlunt Consulting Group 
Hans Nijdeken is an expert in driving teams to deliver successful transformation programs. He has been working  for more than 20 years in sales and supply chain operations on the business side and in consulting for a global systems integrator. Since 2010, he has been working as an independent professional with wide experience in all the different aspects of leading and managing multi-cultural teams across the globe. 

His key expertise is to apply his program and leadership capabilities in global operating companies. Specifically, in SAP IT leadership and Business Transformation management roles at different levels that require vision, drive, spirit and functional content knowledge (strong business integration focus). Hans also has a proven track record in turn-around management by bringing complex projects back on track within a short time frame.  

Hans leads SAP programs on behalf of both end-clients (Global Fortune-500) and system integrators; Heineken, Pepsico, Wavin, SKF Sweden, Lyondelbasell, AkzoNobel, Cargill are a selection with which Hans has (had) long-term partnership