Job Description

SAP Manager

An exciting opportunity for an experienced SAP Manager to join a Local Authority IT Services team within Enterprise Architecture and Systems Services. This is a hybrid role, with office attendance (at Britannia House, Bradford) determined by programme and business needs.

You will lead the SAP function, ensuring high-quality operational service delivery while playing a key role in a major ERP transformation programme, including the selection and implementation of a new system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP incident, problem, and service management (BAU)
• Oversee SAP change and release processes, including CAB governance
• Support ERP transformation and migration to a new platform
• Manage SAP vendors and third-party suppliers
• Ensure SAP security, access controls, and audit compliance
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into solutions
• Lead and develop the SAP support team

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong SAP support and delivery experience across multiple modules
• Experience in SAP solution design, configuration, testing, and documentation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver service improvements
• Experience supporting projects and large-scale system changes

Technical Knowledge

• SAP FI/CO, HR/Payroll, ESS/MSS
• SAP PS, SD/MM, PI, Portal, Fiori
• ABAP, BASIS, Solution Manager
• Security, Workflow, Transports