SAP Application Manager (Outside IR35)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the upstream oil and gas sector is seeking a Senior SAP Application Manager to lead client-side integration with Systems Integrators. This hybrid role requires extensive SAP S/4HANA expertise and experience in managing upstream operations, enhancing business continuity through project governance. Candidates should possess in-depth industry knowledge and strong stakeholder management skills for effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience with 5+ years in upstream oil and gas.
• 3 full lifecycle SAP implementations with S/4HANA IS-Oil.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end upstream value chain.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary SAP functional lead on the client's behalf.
• Oversee solution design and configuration across SAP S/4HANA.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across IT, finance, operations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Solution Design

Project Governance

Risk Mitigation

Education

SAP S/4HANA Certification

IS-Oil Components Certification

Tools

SAP PI/PO

SAP BTP/CPI

Fiori apps

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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Hybrid – London or Aberdeen (3 days onsite: Tuesday–Thursday)

Upstream Oil & Gas

Contract Outside of IR35

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior SAP Application Manager with extensive experience in upstream oil and gas operations and deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA IS-Oil. This role will act as the lead client-side representative, interfacing directly with the Systems Integrator (SI) to ensure that the SAP implementation is aligned with the full upstream business landscape—from exploration to production, logistics, and commercial operations.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering a fit-for-purpose S/4HANA solution and safeguarding business continuity throughout the transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary SAP functional lead on behalf of the client for a major upstream SAP transformation.
• Oversee and validate solution design, configuration, and delivery across SAP S/4HANA IS-Oil components, with a strong focus on upstream operations.
• Represent the client's interests during interactions with the Systems Integrator and challenge solution proposals where necessary.
• Ensure business process alignment across the upstream landscape, including exploration, drilling, production, hydrocarbon supply chain, and revenue accounting.
• Lead fit-gap analysis, ensuring upstream requirements are captured and effectively translated into system configuration.
• Maintain oversight of key IS-Oil modules and components, including:
• Hydrocarbon Product Management (HPM)
• Trader’s and Scheduler’s Workbench (TSW)
• Joint Venture Accounting (JVA)
• Production Sharing Accounting (PSA)
• Upstream Operations Management (UOM)
• Revenue Distribution and PRA (Production and Revenue Accounting)
• Provide governance across the project lifecycle, including design reviews, testing, cutover planning, and hypercare.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across IT, finance, operations, and field teams.
• Support quality assurance, issue resolution, and risk mitigation activities.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5 years in upstream oil and gas environments.
• Minimum of 3 full lifecycle SAP implementations, including one or more involving S/4HANA IS-Oil.
• Deep expertise in S/4HANA upstream modules and functionality (listed above), with a proven ability to interpret and translate complex operational needs.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end upstream value chain, including asset lifecycle management, field data capture, well management, and hydrocarbon accounting.
• Proven experience working client-side or as a transformation advisor, managing integrator relationships and ensuring delivery quality.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• SAP certifications in S/4HANA and IS-Oil components.
• Familiarity with data migration tools, Fiori apps, and middleware platforms (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP BTP/CPI).
• Experience with UKCS regulations, joint venture operations, and cost recovery models.