Full job descriptionSAP ManagerLocation: Birmingham or Northampton (Hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Type: Permanent
About the OpportunityWe are currently supporting a leading organisation seeking an experienced SAP Manager to lead the operational management, optimisation, and future development of its SAP landscape.
This position will play a critical role in ensuring the stability and performance of a complex SAP S/4HANA environment while helping drive ongoing transformation initiatives and cloud readiness activities.
Managing a team of SAP specialists, this role combines technical leadership, service ownership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities*Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAP analysts and developers
*Manage SAP service delivery across BAU, enhancements, projects, and support activities
*Own SAP system performance, stability, and availability
*Oversee critical business support activities including month-end and year-end processing
*Manage third-party vendors, AMS providers, and external partners
*Govern change management, transport management, and release processes
*Support SAP transformation initiatives and future cloud adoption programmes
*Ensure documentation, compliance, audit, and governance standards are maintained
*Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and senior leadership
Required Experience*Previous experience managing SAP teams within complex enterprise environments
*Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA operations and support
*Experience across SAP Finance (FI/CO) and HCM landscapes
*Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
*Experience working within structured service management frameworks (ITIL, CAB, release management)
*Understanding of SAP integrations, workflows, and authorisation concepts
Desirable Experience*Experience supporting SAP transformation or cloud migration programmes
*Exposure to professional services or regulated industries
*Experience managing external suppliers and AMS providers