SAP GTS Senior Manager

Ignitesap
Germany
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
€120,000.0 - €165,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Decision Support Systems SAP (Applications) SAP Business Suiteing Systems Integration SAP Business Technology Platform SAP S/4HANA SAP GTS

Job description

  • Join a multiple SAP Pinnacle Award-winning organisation recognised for SAP innovation and excellence.
  • Lead some of the most complex SAP GTS, S/4HANA, BTP, and AI-enabled transformation programmes in the market.
  • Shape the strategic direction and continued growth of a market-leading SAP GTS practice.
  • Clear leadership pathway towards Director and Partner-level roles in 12-18 months.
  • Access to executive-level training, SAP certifications, and cutting-edge technology initiatives.
  • Work alongside leading SAP specialists across Germany and globally.
  • Flexible working model including hybrid options, tailored travel arrangements, and part-time possibilities.
  • Build your reputation as a recognised SAP GTS thought leader in intelligent global trade transformation.

Your Role

As a Senior Manager SAP GTS, you will lead strategic client engagements, oversee complex transformation programmes, and drive the growth of SAP GTS capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Own and lead large-scale SAP GTS implementation, transformation, and optimisation programmes for international clients.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, helping organisations define their future global trade strategy.
  • Shape SAP GTS solution roadmaps across:
  • SAP GTS Edition for SAP S/4HANA.
  • Customs Management.
  • Export Control and sanctions compliance.
  • Import/export processes.
  • Preference management.
  • Drive innovation through the adoption of:
  • SAP Business AI for intelligent compliance, risk management, and decision support.
  • SAP BTP for scalable extensions, integrations, and intelligent applications.
  • AI-driven automation for trade documentation, classification, and regulatory processes.
  • Advanced analytics to improve compliance visibility and operational performance.
  • Lead executive workshops, transformation assessments, and strategic roadmap engagements.
  • Manage project portfolios, delivery quality, budgets, timelines, and client satisfaction.
  • Build trusted relationships with global clients and identify opportunities for long-term collaboration.
  • Support business growth through:
  • Proposal development.
  • Pre-sales activities.
  • Account strategy.
  • Market development.
  • Mentor and develop SAP GTS consultants, managers, and future leaders.
  • Contribute to the continued expansion and market positioning of the SAP GTS practice.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in SAP GTS consulting, with a proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes.
  • Strong leadership experience managing SAP teams, large-scale projects, or client accounts.
  • Deep expertise across SAP GTS processes, including:
  • Customs Management.
  • Export control and legal compliance.
  • Sanctions screening.
  • Import/export regulations.
  • Preference determination.
  • Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing strategic business decisions.
  • Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
  • Experience with SAP GTS Edition for SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.
  • Commercial mindset with experience supporting proposals, sales cycles, and client acquisition.
  • Passion for emerging technologies, including:
  • SAP Business AI.
  • SAP BTP.
  • Intelligent automation.
  • AI-enabled enterprise transformation.
  • Excellent communication skills in German and English

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation package of €120,000-€165,000, depending on experience and expertise.

About the company

Join one of the world’s leading SAP consulting organisations, with over 600 SAP consultants in Germany and 25,000+ specialists worldwide. As a Senior Manager SAP GTS, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex SAP GTS and SAP GTS Edition for SAP S/4HANA programmes while helping clients transform their global trade, customs, and compliance functions.

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