Grocery Outlet

Sr. Manager, SAP Application Support

Grocery Outlet$140K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of application support or IT operations experience, including leadership roles
  • Strong SAP ERP experience (S/4 or ECC), specifically in MM, SD, FICO modules
  • Proven skills in incident management and root cause analysis
  • In-depth knowledge of systems related to Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Store operations
  • Experience managing integrated SAP and non-SAP environments
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and best practices
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end application support for SAP and non-SAP systems
  • Manage incident and problem management processes, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved
  • Oversee SAP ERP and related modules, ensuring system and data integration stability
  • Implement continuous improvement practices and identify automation opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize enhancements
  • Manage vendor relationships, ensuring accountability and reducing dependency
  • Provide operational governance through regular reporting on system health and performance metrics

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity options
  • 401(k) profit sharing
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Strong emphasis on continuous improvement and career development for team members
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Sr. Manager, Application Support is responsible for leading the end-to-end application support function (Run) across SAP and non-SAP systems supporting Merchandising, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Store systems. This role ensures system stability, incident management, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across enterprise applications. The position will lead a team responsible for managing production support, vendor coordination, and operational excellence, while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture teams. A key focus is driving the shift from reactive issue resolution 12 proactive problem management and system reliability, ensuring that recurring issues are identified, analyzed, and permanently resolved. This position reports to the VP, Business Solutions.

Responsibilities Include:

Application Support Leadership (Run Ownership)
  • Own end-to-end application support across SAP and non-SAP systems
    02 Establish clear ownership of incident management, problem management, and service delivery
    02 Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability across business-critical platforms

Incident & Problem Management
  • Lead incident management processes, including triage, prioritization, and resolution
    02 Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure issues are tracked to permanent resolution
    02 Reduce recurring incidents through structured problem management practices
    02 Establish SLAs, monitor performance, and ensure adherence

SAP & Enterprise Systems Support
  • Oversee support for SAP ERP (S/4 or ECC) and related modules (MM, SD, FICO)
    02 Manage support across integrated systems including WMS, TMS, store systems, and financial applications
    02 Ensure seamless data flow and system integration stability across platforms

Continuous Improvement & Automation
  • Implement processes to move from reactive support 12 proactive improvement
    02 Identify opportunities for automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency
    02 Establish a Run insights loop, feeding recurring issues into product and engineering backlogs

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product teams to align on prioritization of enhancements and fixes
    02 Work closely with Engineering and Architecture to address systemic issues
    02 Collaborate with PMO on governance, reporting, and prioritization

Vendor & Offshore Management
  • Manage external vendors and AMS partners supporting SAP and non-SAP systems
    02 Ensure vendor accountability for SLA adherence, quality, and delivery
    02 Drive reduction in vendor dependency by strengthening internal capabilities

Operational Governance & Reporting
  • Provide regular reporting on incidents, trends, root causes, and system health
    02 Track KPIs such as incident volume, resolution time, and repeat issues

People Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing application support team
    02 Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

About The Pay:
  • Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 Annually
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:
  • 8-12+ years of experience in application support, production support, or IT operations, with leadership experience
  • Strong experience supporting SAP ERP (S/4 or ECC), particularly MM, SD, and/or FICO modules (required)
  • Proven experience in incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis
  • Deep understanding of enterprise systems across:
    • Merchandising and Purchasing
    • Supply Chain and Logistics
    • Finance systems
    • Store systems
  • Experience managing integrated SAP and non-SAP environments
  • Strong experience working with AMS vendors and offshore teams
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Drive issues to permanent resolution (not just quick fixes)
    • Establish support processes, SLAs, and governance models
    • Improve system reliability and reduce incident volume
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and best practices
  • Strong collaboration skills across Product, Engineering, and Business teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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About Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is a supermarket company that offers discount, overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers. The company was founded in 1946 in San Francisco, California and has since expanded to over 350 locations in the United States. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. went public in 2019 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol GO. The company's mission is to provide customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
Learn more about Grocery Outlet
Size
803 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$92.2 million
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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