Snr Manager: SAP Functional

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Core Description

To provide leadership and strategic management of the SAP Functional Solutions and related service offerings within Enterprise Partners. Oversee the scoping and planning of innovative SAP Functional solutions/product sets, deployment and support, in accordance with client requirements and service excellence

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Formulate & implement SAP Functional strategy, for current/future market forces and movements in alignment with the SAP COE strategy and overall Solutions strategy.
• innovative SAP Functional solutions/product sets and define the go-to-market strategy in support of Group strategic drivers.
• Deployment/provision of SAP Functional solutions in alignment with high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined within negotiated and agreed SLA's or contracts.
• Lead development plans to deliver solutions and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
• Maintain relationship with vendor to align on go-to-market strategy and delivery approach.
• Provide technical input into proposals and RFP processes for the SAP solution set.
• Oversee  delivery and deployment of solutions in accordance with scope, budget and service level agreements in collaboration with the SAP PMO team.
• Provide technical direction to project teams regarding architecture and engineering sets, information security, standards and leading practices to deliver high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined in the agreed project plans.
• Manage the development and implementation of processes/procedures to maintain or recover the delivery of solutions in the event of any physical, technical or environmental disaster or major outage, providing continuity of service to customer
• Manage the identification and mitigation of operational risk.
• Promote and facilitate optimum engagement between and within BCX Divisions and establish and enhance relationships and network with strategic partners, customers and vendors in support of market dominance.
• Manage the annual budget and forecasts for the SAP Functional area within defined guidelines, directing and coordinating activities to achieve revenue and cost containment targets.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Core Behavioural Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• which at least 2 years at senior management level. Incumbent must have proven business acumen with experience in C-suite stakeholder engagement.

OR

9 years’ experience SAP Consulting experience, of which 3 years is at a senior management level. Incumbent must have proven business acumen with experience in C-suite stakeholder engagement.

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements