Senior Programme Lead
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - WFP in Roma
Organizational context: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP is committed to achieving zero hunger and is undergoing a significant digital transformation, including the implementation of a unified payroll system. This role is within the Technology Digital Services unit, supporting this critical initiative.
Job purpose: The Senior Programme Lead - One Payroll (SAP S/4HANA) will spearhead the end-to-end delivery of WFP's strategic One Payroll Programme. This involves leading the phased implementation of a consolidated SAP-based payroll solution, aligning with the S/4HANA upgrade and HR/Finance systems. The role requires strong leadership in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment to ensure the successful deployment of a high-quality, scalable, and sustainable payroll system. Key responsibilities include driving project execution across all phases, managing risks, dependencies, and organizational change,
and ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and operational delivery. The incumbent will foster collaboration among TEC, HR, CFO, and Country Offices, manage programme governance, and oversee change management to ensure user readiness and adoption, ultimately contributing to improved efficiency and service delivery across WFP.
Responsibilities: The Senior Programme Lead - One Payroll (SAP S/4HANA) at the World Food Programme (WFP) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the One Payroll Programme. This strategic digital transformation initiative aims to consolidate payroll systems into a single SAP-based solution, aligning with the ongoing SAP S/4HANA upgrade and HR solutions. The role involves leading workstreams, ensuring the successful phased rollout of SAP, and managing the migration of populations. Key accountabilities include driving project execution across all phases, from design to post-go-live stabilization, and ensuring deli