SAP Manager - EP Group EP Group is a global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia. We specialise in a range of paper and plastic based packaging products, selling to many of the world’s largest retailers including Marks & Spencer, Amazon and McDonalds. We currently have a vacancy for a SAP Manager to lead the global SAP team and support SAP projects including the upgrade from SAP ECC6.0 to SAP S/4 Hana. Key Responsibilities - SAP Manager The SAP Manager will manage the SAP team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of SAP consultants, developers, analysts, and administrators. Plan, coordinate, and execute SAP projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, integrations, enhancements, and customizations, experience in SAP ECC6.0 to S/4 Hana. Ensure the alignment of SAP solutions with the business requirements, objectives, and strategies of the organisation. Establish and enforce SAP standards, policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure the quality, security, and compliance of SAP systems and data. Monitor and troubleshoot SAP system performance, availability, and issues, and provide technical support and guidance to end-users and stakeholders. Manage the SAP budget, resources, and vendors, and negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with SAP providers and partners. Keep abreast of the latest SAP trends, innovations, and developments, and recommend and implement improvements and enhancements to the SAP environment. Key Requirements - SAP Manager A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field. A minimum of five years of experience in SAP management, consulting, development, or administration, preferably in a similar industry or domain. A certification in SAP or a relevant SAP module, such as SAP ERP, SAP CRM, SAP BI, or SAP HANA. A strong knowledge of SAP architecture, functionality, processes, and best practices, and the ability to design, configure, test, and deploy SAP solutions. A proficient in SAP tools, languages, and methodologies, such as SAP ABAP, SAP NetWeaver, SAP Fiori, SAP Solution Manager, and SAP Activate. A excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple SAP projects and teams effectively. A analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve SAP system issues and challenges. A attention to detail, quality, and accuracy, and the ability to ensure the compliance and security of SAP systems and data.