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Job Title: SAP GTS Senior Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled SAP GTS Senior Manager to lead complex SAP implementation projects and programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale SAP initiatives, from initiation through to delivery, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills, as well as deep expertise in SAP solutions and project management methodologies. The candidate must have extensive experience in implementing and supporting SAP GTS modules to ensure compliance with global trade regulations and optimize cross-border trade processes. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to understand requirements, configuring SAP GTS to meet business needs, providing end-user training, and resolving issues as they arise.
Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale SAP implementation projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, and oversee project governance to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations. Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project stakeholders, including senior leadership, business users, and project team members. Manage cross-functional project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure successful project execution. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed to minimize project disruptions. Monitor project progress and performance metrics, and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and risks. Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards. Collaborate with internal and external partners, including SAP consultants, vendors, and service providers, to ensure successful project delivery and knowledge transfer. Proven ability to quickly learn existing Business Processes and combine knowledge from multiple disciplines (e.g. SAP capability, Standard industry best practice) in order to produce an optimal business solution Demonstrated ability to work across organizational regional and global boundaries, ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-divisional and cross-functional environment Ability to work independently, effectively coordinating multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing environment and also in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Adept at understanding customer challenges, navigating from problem to resolution and communicating process and resolution effectively both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably with all levels of management and staff Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for global trade compliance and optimize trade processes. Configure SAP GTS modules including Customs Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, and Electronic Compliance Reporting. Customize SAP GTS functionalities to align with business processes and regulatory requirements. Conduct system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure the quality of SAP GTS implementations. Provide end-user training and support to ensure successful adoption of SAP GTS solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP GTS functionality, data integration, and system performance. Stay updated on changes in global trade regulations and SAP GTS updates, and recommend adjustments to SAP GTS configurations as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, supply chain, legal, and finance to drive continuous improvement in global trade compliance and efficiency.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum X years of experience in implementing and supporting SAP GTS modules. Strong understanding of global trade compliance regulations and processes. Proficiency in SAP GTS configuration, customization, and integration with other SAP modules. Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
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