SAP Application Manager

Swan IT is currently looking for an SAP Application Manager for a permanent position based in Johannesburg.

As the SAP Application Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation and maintenance of the SAP Systems and applications. You will lead a team of SAP specialists and collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless integration and efficient utilization of SAP functionalities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of SAP applications ensuring they align with business objectives and industry best practices.


• Manage a team of SAP specialists, providing guidance, support and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve goals effectively by optimizing processes and driving efficiencies within the SAP Application team.


• Contribute to the planning and execution of system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and adherence to security protocols.


• Contribute to the resolution of SAP-related incidents and problems, coordinating with support teams and vendors to maintain system stability and performance.


• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and other application, interfaces and data flows to facilitate data exchange across systems.


• Enforce security policies and access controls to safeguard SAP system and data, adhering to industry and regulatory standards.


• Collaborate with SAP services and vendors, ensuring contract compliance, negotiating agreements, and resolving any service-related issues.


• Ensure that the best practice processes and procedures are in place to ensure system health.


• Contribute to annual budget review and manage annual approved budgets.


• Manage resource allocation decisions to ensure on time delivery on initiatives.


• Stay updated with latest SAP trends, technologies, and innovations, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance overall business performance.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years in SAP application management, which includes ECC (MM/SD/WM/EWM) and integration technologies.


• 2 years of Agile experience


• IT related tertiary qualification beneficial


• SAP certifications in Logistics modules


• Certification in TOGAF or COBIT, Prince II advantageous


• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations.


• Previous experience in team leadership and project management, overseeing SAP projects from inception to completion.


• In-depth knowledge of SAP architecture, security principles, and best practices.


• Expert knowledge of SAP MM/WM/SD/EWM modules.

We can’t wait to hear from you!