SAP Director

Next Ventures Ltd.
London, UK
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

HTML Agile Methodology DevOps SAP (Applications) SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse SAP Implementation SAP Sales and Distribution Information Technology Cloud Migration

Requirements

TypePermanentThe SAP Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership across SAP consulting engagements, managing client relationships at the executive level, driving business development, and ensuring successful delivery of SAP transformation programs. This role combines practice leadership, solution advisory, delivery oversight, team management, and revenue growth responsibilities.The ideal candidate will have deep SAP expertise, strong consulting experience, and a proven ability to lead complex enterprise programs.Key ResponsibilitiesClient & Engagement LeadershipServe as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and client leadership teams.Lead SAP transformation programs from strategy through implementation and support.Provide governance and oversight across multiple SAP engagements.Ensure delivery quality, client satisfaction, and achievement of business outcomes.Manage executive steering committees and program reviews.Practice DevelopmentBuild and grow SAP consulting capabilities across functional and technical domains.Develop go-to-market strategies, service offerings, and accelerators.Drive innovation and adoption of emerging SAP technologies and best practices.Support internal capability development, training, and mentoring initiatives.Business Development & SalesIdentify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients.Lead proposal development, solution positioning, and client presentations.Support pre-sales activities including estimations, solution architecture, and statements of work.Achieve revenue, utilization, and growth targets for the SAP practice.Program & Delivery ManagementOversee delivery of SAP implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimization programs.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to scope.Manage risks, dependencies, resource planning, and escalation processes.Establish delivery governance standards and PMO best practices.Leadership & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop SAP consultants, managers, and delivery teams.Foster a collaborative, high-performance consulting culture.Participate in hiring, workforce planning, and performance management.Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.12+ years of SAP consulting and delivery experience.5+ years in leadership or practice management roles within a consultancy environment.Strong experience leading enterprise-scale SAP transformation programs.Deep knowledge of SAP solutions such as:SAP S/4HANASAP ECCSAP BTPSAP SuccessFactorsSAP AribaSAP BW/4HANASAP FICO, SD, MM, PP, WM/EWM, or related modulesProven experience managing executive stakeholders and large client accounts.Strong financial, commercial, and delivery management skills.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.Preferred QualificationsSAP certifications in relevant modules or technologies.Experience with cloud transformation and RISE with SAP initiatives.Experience across multiple industries such as manufacturing, retail, utilities, healthcare, or public sector.Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and modern ERP delivery methodologies.MBA or advanced degree preferred.Success MetricsSAP practice revenue growthClient satisfaction and retentionSuccessful program delivery outcomesResource utilization and team developmentExpansion of strategic client accountsDelivery quality and operational efficiencyFirst Name:Last Name:Email Address:Phone Number:LinkedIn Url Or Link To Your Portfolio:Upload Resume File:Upload Resume File: …Attach a resume file. Accepted file types are DOC, DOCX, PDF, HTML, and TXT.By submitting this application, you give us permission to store your personal information, and use it in the consideration of your fitness for the position, including sharing it with the hiring firm.By submitting this application, you agree to our Terms of

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