Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; master's preferred.
8-10+ years of SAP ERP implementation and management experience, with 5+ years in leadership.
Experience in discrete manufacturing, preferably high-tech or electronics.
Strong knowledge of SAP modules: PP, MM, SD, WM, QM, and FI/CO.
SAP S/4HANA experience is highly preferred.
Proven ability to lead global projects with cross-cultural teams.
Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Build and execute an SAP roadmap aligned with business goals.
Lead a global team of SAP consultants through project delivery and support.
Identify process improvements and digital transformation opportunities with senior leadership.
Oversee implementation of core SAP modules for discrete manufacturing.
Ensure seamless integration between SAP and other enterprise systems.
Standardize global manufacturing processes using SAP best practices.
Manage end-to-end SAP projects, including plans, budgets, and risk.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Paid time off
Disability and life insurance
Hospital and accident indemnity insurance
Wellness programs and commuter benefits
Full Job Description
SAP ERP Manager
Location: Long Island, NY Department: Information Technology Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 base salary, plus comprehensive benefits Search type: Confidential retained search. Client identity is shared with qualified candidates. The Opportunity
The company is looking for a hands-on SAP leader to own its ERP landscape across global discrete manufacturing operations. You will set the SAP roadmap, lead a global team of functional and technical consultants, and partner with operations, supply chain and finance leaders to make the business faster, more scalable and more efficient. This is a high-visibility role with a direct line to senior leadership and real influence over the company's digital transformation. What You'll Do Strategy and Leadership
Build and execute an SAP roadmap tied to business and manufacturing goals.
Lead a global SAP team of functional and technical consultants through project delivery and ongoing support.
Work with senior leadership to identify process improvement and digital transformation opportunities.
Implementation and Optimization
Oversee implementation of core modules supporting discrete manufacturing, including PP, MM, SD, WM, QM and FI/CO.
Drive clean integration between SAP and surrounding enterprise systems such as MES, PLM and CRM.
Continuously tune configurations to raise manufacturing efficiency, lower cost and improve data accuracy.
Business Process Alignment
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, finance and IT to turn business requirements into SAP solutions.
Standardize global manufacturing processes around SAP best practices.
Keep systems and processes aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Project Management
Run SAP projects end to end, owning plans, budgets, resourcing and risk.
Deliver on time, on scope and on budget, with regular progress reporting to stakeholders.
Support and Training
Lead the SAP support function: issue resolution, root cause analysis and prevention.
Build and deliver end-user training programs.
Maintain system documentation and ensure knowledge transfer across the team.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with SAP, implementation partners and other third-party providers.
Keep SAP processes and systems consistent across global sites.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field; master's degree preferred.
8-10+ years of SAP ERP implementation and management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Background in discrete manufacturing, ideally high-tech or electronics.
Strong working knowledge of PP, MM, SD, WM, QM and FI/CO.
SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
Experience leading global projects with cross-cultural teams.
Solid grasp of manufacturing processes, supply chain management and financial operations.
Fluency in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall delivery and the tools that support them.
Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at every level, from the shop floor to the executive suite.
Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Nice to have: SAP certification in relevant modules; PMP or equivalent project management certification. You'll Thrive Here If You
Bring real energy and enthusiasm to your work.
Hold yourself to a high quality bar and keep looking for ways to improve.
Make sound, business-minded decisions.
Put internal and external customers first.
Own your results and your commitments.
Move with urgency without losing sight of the details.
Collaborate openly toward shared goals.
Lead with honesty, integrity and respect.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Paid time off
Disability and life insurance
Hospital and accident indemnity insurance
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, benefits advocate and employee assistance program
Qualifications listed are guidelines; the client may consider candidates outside them.
