ERP/SAP Functional Manager

Description
We are looking for an experienced ERP/SAP Functional Manager to oversee functional delivery for a complex enterprise systems program in Metro-Detroit. This position will guide a team of analysts, provide senior-level direction across core business processes, and help drive execution during critical implementation and go-live activities. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP and S/4HANA expertise, hands-on implementation experience, and the leadership skills needed to support long-term platform performance and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the ERP analyst team, setting priorities, resolving functional issues, and ensuring consistent support across business areas. Partner with internal stakeholders and external delivery teams to keep implementation activities aligned with project goals, timelines, and operational needs. Provide hands-on functional leadership for testing coordination, data readiness, cutover planning, and go-live execution. Review business needs and translate them into clear functional direction, documentation, and solution decisions for the SAP environment.

Support application migration efforts and help manage the transition from project delivery into stable production support and future enhancements. Drive issue resolution and decision-making by evaluating risks, dependencies, and impacts across integrated ERP processes. Collaborate with technical resources on items involving ABAP development, system configuration, and cross-functional process integration. Establish effective change management practices to support user adoption, process consistency, and sustained system value.

Requirements
7+ years of experience in ERP or SAP functional leadership roles. Proven background participating in at least one full SAP implementation lifecycle, including go-live support. Strong working knowledge of SAP and S/4HANA business processes in a complex enterprise environment. Experience leading analysts or functional team members and providing day-to-day people management. Ability to create and interpret business requirement documentation and convert it into practical system solutions.

Familiarity with testing, data migration, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization activities. Understanding of application migration concepts and integrated ERP process dependencies. Effective collaboration and communication skills when working with business users, technical teams, and leadership. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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