Programme Manager, SAP Hybris re-platform at Rapha

Rapha, the premium cycling apparel brand, had outgrown the bespoke eCommerce platform that powered its global online business. With international growth driving demand for more markets, languages and currencies, the existing system had become difficult to extend and costly to maintain.

I was engaged as Programme Manager to lead the replacement of the platform with SAP Hybris, taking responsibility for delivery from vendor selection through to go-live.

I selected and engaged a small but highly experienced Hybris integrator, balancing deep platform expertise with the agility of a focused team. Alongside managing the integrator, I coordinated Rapha’s internal staff across user acceptance testing and data migration, so the business stayed closely involved and was ready for launch.

The programme was delivered on time in 13 months, launching across 16 locales in 8 languages and 8 currencies, and giving Rapha a scalable platform to support its continued international expansion.