SAP EAM Solution Lead

Associated British Ports; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK ports operator is seeking a SAP EAM Solution Lead to drive best practices and continuous improvement. In this hands-on role, you will oversee the design and delivery of SAP solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of the Engineering business functions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate deep SAP expertise, experience in leading teams, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Training and personal development

Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave plus purchase option

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle SAP EAM implementations.
• Proven track record in delivering complex SAP projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver SAP EAM solutions across the company.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and process owners.
• Lead a team of SAP experts, driving development and coaching.

Skills

Deep SAP expertise in SAP EAM / PM

Strong knowledge of asset management processes

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with mobile asset management

Education

SAP certification in EAM or PM

Tools

S / 4HANA

Fiori apps

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Are you an experienced SAP professional with a passion for driving best practice and continuous improvement? ABP is looking for a SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution Lead to lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of SAP solutions that support our Engineering business functions.

About the role

As the EAM Solution Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for SAP EAM within ABP. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders and SAP functional teams to ensure the right solutions are selected and delivered. Your role combines architecture, leadership, and strategic planning—guiding the business on SAP best practices, staying ahead of the SAP roadmap, and ensuring solutions deliver real value. Experience of balancing capacity and fostering collaboration in an agile environment is essential. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll champion continuous improvement and ensure our solutions evolve to meet business needs.

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of SAP EAM solutions across ABP.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and process owners.
• Prioritise and manage change requests, ensuring alignment with architecture principles and best practice.
• Lead a team of SAP experts, driving development, coaching, and resource planning.
• Analyse data to identify improvements and enhance service delivery.
• Manage risks, issues, and ensure successful delivery of complex, integrated solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Deep SAP expertise in SAP EAM / PM, including at full‑cycle implementations.
• Strong knowledge of asset management processes and integration with SAP modules (MM, FI, CO).
• Experience with S / 4HANA and Fiori apps (highly desirable).
• Proven track record in leading teams and delivering complex SAP projects. (Desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with mobile asset management, predictive maintenance, and integration with GIS, IoT, or cloud platforms.
• SAP certification in EAM or PM is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), and a wide range of discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers. We foster an inclusive work environment and offer ongoing development through our in‑house training academy.

Closing date for the role is 9th January.