SAP Manager

Overview

SAP Application Manager 

Direct hire

MUST LIVE IN ATLANTA

MUST BE US Citizen or Green Card holder

Key skill need is SOLID Technical/Functional SAP SD module expereince around configuration, integration and delivery.

Role Profile

The SAP Application Manager is responsible for activities focused on SAP project delivery and daily functional support within the Americas.

As part of the role, the SAP manager develops a detailed understanding of the end-to-end business processes and a keen sense of ownership of problem resolution

The SAP Manager MUST also have a background in hands on SAP development/integration across the different modules on the SAP Platform.

Role Responsibilities: 

The duty of the role includes, but not limited to the following: 

• Lead and develop a team of SAP functional experts, ensuring they are delivering in accordance with the manager’s vision, and approach.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to spearhead improvement opportunities and deliver best practice SAP solutions.
• Execute small to medium SAP projects, with focus on communication, change management
• Work hands-on for an improvement project or performing day-to-day support of functional areas.

The role requires the SAP Manager to be adaptable across multiple SAP modules including solving problems outside their main functional area.

A detailed understanding of the end-to-end business processes in supply chain is a key attribute for this role. 

Please note, these tasks are provided as a guide, and you may be required to perform additional duties in addition to these tasks:

• Direct a wider team, on project delivery or support activities.   
• Deliver a standard SAP solution.
• Strive to find the pre-delivered SAP answers to everyday problems. 
• Liaise very closely with global IT teams to contribute in delivery of scalable SAP solutions 
• Carry out functional support and incident resolution.
• Be able to educate and mentor our more junior team members on the right way to deliver sap solutions, focusing on communication and change management, stakeholder engagement and technical approach.
• Ability to understand current process inefficiencies, and identify opportunities to improve, thereby improving operational efficiency 
• Clearly articulate proposed solutions to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals 

 Technical Skills 

• Strong knowledge in either SD with WM 
• At least basic to intermediate understanding of other SAP modules (PP and MM)
• At least a good understanding of SAP project delivery methodologies 
• Exposure to supply chain will be a huge plus

 Personal Qualities & Non-Technical Skills – Required 

• Multi-tasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks at any one time and prioritize effectively.
• Accuracy: Ability to ensure information, facts and figures are accurate and free from mistakes.
• Sense of Urgency: Ability to respond as needed within appropriate timeframe.
• Problem Solving: Analytical thinker with ability to solve problems and seek support/help when needed.
• Organization: Ability to organize effectively.
• Team-Player: Ability to work both within and across teams to ensure work is completed with appropriate input from others.
• Focus: Ability to work calmly & effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Customer Service: focused on demonstrable soft skills and empathy with user’s issues.
• Delivery: Delivery focused with a commitment to get the job done.
• Extra Mile: Going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
• Communication Skills: Strong written & verbal communication skills.