SAP Manager

Description
We are looking for an experienced SAP Manager to lead ERP integration efforts and guide a high-performing team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role combines people leadership with deep techno-functional SAP expertise, supporting business priorities through thoughtful planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strong operational oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and ECC environments, and a solid background in manufacturing or distribution settings.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and expand an SAP team by driving hiring efforts, onboarding new talent, and supporting ongoing employee growth and performance. Shape the SAP roadmap by aligning technical capabilities with business goals and recommending practical, forward-looking solutions. Oversee team capacity, spending, and priorities to ensure resources are used effectively and key initiatives stay on track. Provide techno-functional leadership across SAP environments, with particular emphasis on Record-to-Report processes and S/4HANA capabilities.

Partner with business stakeholders to run discovery sessions, define needs, and translate operational objectives into clear solution designs. Direct system configuration activities and guide the creation of functional specifications that support development and implementation work. Facilitate workshops and produce business blueprint documentation to establish scalable, well-defined process improvements. Support integrated ERP initiatives within a manufacturing or distribution environment, including product configuration and related cross-module processes.

Collaborate across finance and operational teams on solutions involving additional SAP areas such as FI or CO, ensuring cohesive process alignment. Contribute to post-migration optimization activities in S/4HANA by identifying enhancements, resolving process gaps, and improving system effectiveness. Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in a people leadership role with direct responsibility for performance management, goal setting, staffing, and team development. Proven success managing budgets, expenses, and resource allocation within an SAP or ERP-focused function.

Strong techno-functional expertise in SAP, including hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC. Demonstrated knowledge of Record-to-Report processes and their supporting SAP configurations. Background in manufacturing and/or distribution, with a solid understanding of product configuration processes. Experience working with system configuration, writing functional specifications, leading workshops, and preparing business blueprint documentation. Familiarity with at least one additional SAP module, with FI or CO experience strongly preferred.

Strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day execution. 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. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed.

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