Michael Rubel

by Anita-Dora Andreadis | 4. February 2026

Senior SAP S/4HANA Transformation & Program Manager

Senior SAP S/4HANA Transformation, Project Manager and Activist PMO Lead with 18+ years of experience across the full SAP lifecycle, ranging from application consulting and project management to strategic leadership of large-scale S/4HANA transformations.
Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA rollouts, data migrations, carve-outs, and post-merger integrations (PMI), delivering complex programs in energy, industrial goods, automotive, and manufacturing environments.
Proven experience acting as the link between business and IT, translating complex technical topics into strategic decisions and actionable delivery plans for executive- and C-level- stakeholders.
Extensive background in PMO and Activist PMO roles, including rollout planning, roadmap alignment, work package structuring, progress tracking, vendor steering, and Steering Committee reporting.
Former Principal at BCG Platinion and currently independent management consultant, combining top-tier consulting experience with hands-on delivery and interim leadership in SAP programs.

Last 3 projects

Since 2024	Energy	Project Manager S/4HANA Rollout – Project Manager of the entire SAP S/4HANA Commercial Core project in a DAX-30 enterprise for the rollout to the largest sub-group. Steering of project team for Finance, Controlling, Procurement and Logistics along all project phases with overall team size of ~300 resources. Part of program leadership team and reporting to SVP- and C-Level stakeholders.
2022 – 2024	Energy	Activist PMO Lead – Leader of the Activist PMO for several rollout entities; planned and structured S/4HANA rollouts from Fit-to-Standard through testing and go-live; coordinated test migrations, process testing, and executive reporting to CEO, CFO, and SVPs.
2021 – 2022	Energy	Subproject Lead Migration Factory – Subproject Lead for the Data Migration Factory in the S/4HANA program of a DAX-30 company; designed and implemented an industrialized migration approach; coordinated client, SNP, and local rollout teams; tracked migration progress, defects, and go-live readiness as well as go-live cut-over.

by Andreas Weller | 2. February 2026

Senior Program Director

Senior Program Director with 25+ years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation and ERP programs, including high-end initiatives exceeding EUR 30 million, characterized by strong executive presence and C-level leadership.
Over 10 years of hands-on ERP program experience, with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, including leadership of the largest single D365FO go-live in Europe (3,600 users) in 2023.
Proven strength in program strategy, organizational design, and governance, covering program execution models, decision structures, steering committees, transition from projects to operations, and value realization.
Extensive experience in organizational change management and people leadership, leading large, multinational teams and fostering trust, transparency, and performance in complex transformation environments.
Strong background in management consultancy and business development, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, programme design, operational readiness, and advisory roles for executive management.

since 2024	Logistics & Transportation	Director & Program Lead: Leading strategic digital transformation across Finance and Procurement; implementing D365FO across 20+ markets and 100+ legal entities; guiding a multinational team of 70+ people and aligning delivery with DFDS group transformation strategy.
2021 – 2023	Energy & Telecommunications	Director & Program Lead: Led a EUR 30+ million priority-one ERP transformation implementing a shared D365FO platform; managed large cross-organizational teams; established governance, led change management, and delivered successful go-live for 3,600 users.
2020 – 2021	IT Consulting / ERP	Principal Program Manager & Nordic Lead: Led enterprise-level D365FO programs for Nordic and global clients; provided executive consultancy; established program governance; supported presales, bid management, and contract negotiation; contributed to global program management frameworks.