SAP Sustainability – Manager

Sigma Earth; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager in the SAP Sustainability Team to drive sustainability into business strategies using SAP technologies. You will lead transformative projects, guide cross-functional teams, and shape the future of sustainable operations and ESG compliance, making a significant impact on the organization and its stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in SAP implementation projects.
• 2–3 years focused on SAP Sustainability solutions.
• Proven leadership experience guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative projects focused on sustainable business practices.
• Guide cross-functional teams towards strategic goals.
• Make a lasting impact on sustainability in business operations.

Skills

SAP Sustainability Solutions Expertise

Data Modelling and Analytics Proficiency

Program & Stakeholder Leadership

Pre-Sales and RFP Expertise

Innovation & Thought Leadership

Communication and Influence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Sustainability

Tools

SAP HANA (Cloud)

SAP Datasphere

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Skills and Experience:

1. SAP Sustainability Solutions Expertise:

   • Deep expertise in implementing and leading SAP’s comprehensive sustainability suite, including SCT, SFM, RDP, Green Token, SDX, and Green Ledger across multiple client engagements.

2. Data Modelling and Analytics Proficiency:

   • Strong skills in data modeling using SAP HANA (Cloud) or SAP Datasphere.

   • Proven experience in developing stories, dashboards, and BI reports using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or other BI tools (SAC preferred).

   • Understanding the role of data and analytics in sustainability reporting and strategic decision-making.

3. Program & Stakeholder Leadership:

   • Over 7 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles managing SAP or sustainability transformation programs.

   • Expertise in managing large teams, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning with executive stakeholders.

4. Pre-Sales and RFP Expertise:

   • Demonstrated experience in contributing to RFPs, proposals, and client presentations for SAP Sustainability projects.

   • Skilled in solution design, effort estimation, and positioning SAP’s ESG solution suite to meet client needs and regulatory standards.

5. Innovation & Thought Leadership:

   • Track record of developing assets in SAP Sustainability, leveraging AI/GenAI for automation, predictive insights, and ESG reporting.

6. Communication and Influence:

   • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate vision, strategy, and technical concepts to stakeholders at various levels.

   • Proven capability to influence organizational change and drive sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Sustainability, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 7–10 years of experience in SAP implementation projects, including 2–3 years focused specifically on SAP Sustainability solutions like SCT, SFM, RDP, Green Token, etc.

• Expertise in extracting data from SAP S/4HANA, building models in SAP Datasphere or SAP HANA Cloud, and developing visual reports using BI tools (preferably SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)).

• Strong understanding of ESG principles, net zero strategy, and critical regulations such as CSRD, EUDR, CBAM, and EPR/PPT.

• Proven leadership experience with the capability to guide cross-functional teams and achieve strategic sustainability goals.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a strategic perspective and a commitment to sustainable business operations.

• Knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies applied to sustainability and ESG use cases.

• SAP certifications in Sustainability solutions and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) are highly preferred.

Role Overview:

As a Manager in the SAP Sustainability Team, you will be responsible for driving sustainability deep into business strategies and operations using SAP technologies.

• Lead transformative projects focused on sustainable business practices.

• Guide cross-functional teams towards strategic goals.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable business operations and ESG compliance.

• Make a lasting impact on the organization and its stakeholders by embedding sustainability at the core of business practices.