SAP COE Manager

SYNAPXE PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a professional for the SAP COE - Planning and Contracts Team. Responsibilities include engaging teams for SAP roadmap planning, managing and optimizing SAP licenses, and ensuring compliance with licensing agreements. The ideal candidate has experience in SAP contract management and strong negotiation skills. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to strategic business goals while minimizing costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic SAP roadmap planning and contract management.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of SAP licensing.
• Ability to create and manage KPIs and dashboards for CoE.

Responsibilities

• Engage teams for SAP roadmap planning and compliance.
• Maintain and align SAP technology roadmap with business goals.
• Manage SAP licenses and optimize costs.

Skills

SAP Roadmap and TCO Planning

SAP Demand Pipeline Management

SAP Contracts Management & Negotiation

Steering Committee Reporting

Cross-Functional Communication

SAP Licensing Process

License Cost Optimisation

Regulatory & Audit Readiness

Continuous Improvement

Job description

SAP COE - Planning and Contracts Team

This team is responsible for planning of SAP roadmaps, contract management, reporting and governance, optimising and ensuring compliance with SAP licenses, allowing usage with business needs while minimising costs and risks.

Main Responsibilities

1. Engage Solution and Governance team and SMEs in roadmap planning for upcoming projects
2. Maintain the SAP technology roadmap and keep it current
3. Ensure all SAP projects are aligned with the SAP technology roadmap and strategic business goals
4. Optimise license demand to improve commercial terms
5. Manage and administer SAP licenses, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements
6. Optimise license allocation, renewals and utilisation to control costs and manage audit readiness
7. Ensure compliance with SAP licensing agreements and stay updated on licensing policies
8. Work with solution architects to align license procurement and cost optimisation
9. Standardise contracting terms for consistency
10. Track and maximise benefits from contracts and licenses (eg. Training, certifications)
11. Provide expert guidance to project teams & clusters on SAP licensing strategy
12. Prepare structured updates for executive leadership
13. Monitor KPIs and create dashboards for CoE effectiveness

Experience

1. SAP Roadmap and TCO Planning
2. SAP Demand Pipeline Management
3. SAP Contracts Management & Negotiation
4. SAP CoE KPI Dashboards
5. Steering Committee Reporting and Cross-Functional Communication
6. SAP Licensing Process: Knowledge of SAP licensing process. Prior experience in preparing and negotiating SAP BOM
7. License Cost Optimisation: Understanding of SAP license pricing mechanism and the levers to optimize license cost
8. Regulatory & Audit Readiness: Maintain audit readiness, ensuring all SAP licenses are properly allocated and compliant
9. Continuous Improvement & Policy Updates: Keep the organisation updated on SAP licensing changes, industry trends and cost-saving opportunities