SAP Systems Manager - 12 months FTC

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness apparel company is seeking an SAP Systems Manager to lead the operations of their SAP S/4HANA ERP system in Solihull. This hybrid role involves overseeing daily operations, leading SAP projects, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP ERP systems, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of finance and supply chain modules. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering a range of benefits including performance bonuses, healthcare, and a flexible benefits program.

Benefits

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday plus extra day for your birthday

Contributory Employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark Employee Discount

Access to High Street cashback and discounts

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Family Leave package

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing SAP ERP systems (S/4HANA Public Cloud).
• Strong understanding of SAP modules for Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the SAP S/4HANA ERP system.
• Lead SAP-related projects including upgrades and implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver SAP solutions.

Skills

Managing SAP ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Concur

Job description

Join us on a true greenfield journey - we’re upgrading our enterprise architecture with SAP S/4HANA to deliver a future‑ready ERP ecosystem and as the SAP Systems Manager you will provide leadership and technical expertise achieving operational targets while continuously evolving alongside Gymshark.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the SAP S/4HANA ERP (Public Cloud) system, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Lead SAP‑related projects including upgrades, module implementations and integrations.
• Manage a small team of System Administrators, providing clear direction, roadmap delivery and coaching/mentoring.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and deliver SAP solutions that support business processes, now and into the future.
• Curate and manage lasting relationships with 3rd party suppliers, including regular touchpoints as well as contract and SOW reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues, investigating root causes and designing lasting and scalable resolutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, architectural diagrams and user guides.
• Support the wider engineering teams as the SAP subject‑matter expert, advising throughout ideation and design phases as part of Agile practices to build collaborative, robust solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience managing SAP ERP systems (S/4HANA Public Cloud)
• Strong understanding of SAP modules supporting Core Finance, Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Experience in project management and delivering SAP related initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience in change management and user adoption strategies.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and approaches.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in the management and implementation of SAP Concur.
• SAP certification(s) relevant to modules, administration or project management.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA migration or implementation.
• Familiarity with integration tools and middleware (e.g. Integration Suite/BTP).
• ITIL certification.
• Adaptability in a high growth environment.

WORKING MODE & LOCATION:

This is a hybrid role. The suitable candidate will be expected to work from the HQ in Solihull office at least 3 days a week.

CONTRACT:

12‑month fixed term contract.

CLOSING DATE:

Please note the closing date for applications.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Performance‑based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

PLEASE NOTE:

We’re an equal‑opportunities employer and we are committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates during the recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.