Senior Manager, SAP Application Operations

Key Responsibilities

• 1. End to End SAP Operations Ownership: - Own the full SAP operations function, Ensure platform stability, high availability, and optimized performance across environments.
• 2. Strategic Direction & Roadmap: - Define SAP operations roadmap, support model, continuous improvement plan.
• 3. Governance, Risk & Compliance: - Own operational risk management, regulatory adherence, audits, and controls. Oversee SOD governance, access design, and security posture across SAP applications.
• 4. Vendor & Partner Management: - Lead performance governance of all operations vendors under SAP operations, including SLA.
• 5. Stakeholder Engagement: - Serve as the key advisor to Department leadership. Present operational metrics, dashboards, trends, and recommendations.
• 6. Leadership & Organizational Development: - Lead multiple managers, team members, and technical/functional streams. Define capacity plans, and development programs.
• 7. Complex Issue & Escalation Management: - Own major incident g

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in SAP application management or operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Deep understanding of SAP systems' architecture, functionalities, and technologies.

• Proven experience in managing SAP application performance, incident management, and user support.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive team performance and collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience with SAP best practices and methodologies is preferred.

• Relevant certifications in SAP or IT service management (e.g., ITIL) are a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in SAP application management or operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Deep understanding of SAP systems' architecture, functionalities, and technologies.

• Proven experience in managing SAP application performance, incident management, and user support.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive team performance and collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience with SAP best practices and methodologies is preferred.

• Relevant certifications in SAP or IT service management (e.g., ITIL) are a plus.