Senior ERP Manager
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Job description
Cricut is seeking a strategic and business-focused Senior ERP Manager to lead the evolution and operational excellence of its SAP S/4HANA Cloud ecosystem. This role will drive ERP transformation through strong business partnerships, AI-enabled innovation, and scalable SAP architecture aligned with Clean Core principles.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Clean Core principles, SAP BTP, Joule/Joule Studio, Business Data Cloud, and enterprise ERP delivery. This leader will partner closely with Finance, Operations, E-Commerce, Customer Care, and Sales teams to enable business growth, process simplification, automation, and data-driven decision making.
This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, hands-on ERP program execution, strong stakeholder engagement, and operational management across global ERP initiatives.
Business Partnership & Strategy
- Serve as the primary IT partner for Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse, and Fulfillment teams.
- Align ERP strategy and roadmap with business priorities and operational goals.
- Drive process standardization, automation, and AI-enabled innovation using SAP Joule, Joule Studio, and SAP BTP.
- Lead executive stakeholder engagement, prioritization, and governance discussions.
ERP Transformation & Program Leadership
- Lead SAP S/4HANA Cloud initiatives including enhancements, upgrades, quarterly releases, integrations, and transformation programs.
- Drive Clean Core adoption and scalable extension strategies leveraging SAP BTP.
- Manage ERP project portfolios including scope, timelines, budgets, vendors, risks, and delivery execution.
- Ensure successful integration across Warehouse & Logistics, Manufacturing, eCommerce, CRM, and third-party systems.
SAP Platform & Functional Leadership
- Oversee operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
- Lead adoption of SAP AI, Business Data Cloud, Fiori, analytics, and intelligent automation capabilities.
- Ensure regular SAP release upgrades, testing, change management, and business readiness.
- Provide strong functional leadership across:
- Sales & Distribution (SD)
- Materials Management (MM)
- Finance & Controlling (FI/CO)
- Production Planning (PP)
- Warehouse & Logistics integrations
Team Leadership & Governance
- Lead and mentor internal ERP teams, consultants, and managed service partners.
- Establish operational KPIs, support SLAs, release governance, and delivery standards.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, cybersecurity, audit, and enterprise governance requirements.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of ERP experience with 5+ years leading SAP environments and enterprise programs.
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP, and Clean Core architecture.
- Knowledge of SAP AI capabilities including Joule and Joule Studio.
- Understanding of SAP Business Data Cloud and enterprise analytics strategy.
- Strong functional expertise in SD, MM, FI/CO, PP, and Warehouse & Logistics integrations.
- Proven leadership in large-scale ERP transformation and cross-functional stakeholder management.
Preferred
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud and/or SAP BTP certifications.
- Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, retail, or supply chain environments.
- Familiarity with Agile and product-oriented delivery models.
Key Competencies
- Business Partnership & Executive Communication
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud Leadership
- AI & Intelligent Enterprise Strategy
- SAP BTP & Clean Core Architecture
- ERP Transformation & Program Delivery
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Vendor Management
- Operational Excellence & Change Management
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance