SAP Platform Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a SAP Platform Manager to lead the architecture, governance, and evolution of our SAP platform. You will align SAP capabilities with enterprise processes and deliver scalable solutions across the organization, working with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams.

The ideal candidate combines deep SAP functional expertise with enterprise solution design skills to guide cross‑functional teams in delivering integrated SAP capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP functional, solution architecture, or platform design experience.
• 3+ years in a lead functional architect, solution architect, or SAP design leadership role.
• SAP certification in relevant functional modules or S/4HANA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the long‑term SAP platform architecture and technology roadmap.
• Establish solution design standards, architectural principles, and functional integration patterns for SAP solutions.
• Serve as the design authority for SAP initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy.
• Govern functional solution designs across SAP modules to ensure scalability, sustainability, and cross‑module consistency.
• Identify and manage architectural risks, integration dependencies, and technical debt within the SAP landscape.
• Design end‑to‑end SAP solutions across multiple functional domains including Finance, Procurement, and Materials Management.
• Translate business requirements into integrated SAP solution designs that align with platform standards and business goals.
• Lead solution architecture efforts for SAP implementations, enhancements, and S/4HANA initiatives.
• Ensure cross‑functional business process alignment across SAP modules and enterprise systems.
• Review and validate functional designs to ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability.
• Partner with business leaders, product owners, and delivery teams to define SAP‑enabled business capabilities.
• Facilitate alignment across functional stakeholders on business process design and system capabilities.
• Advise leadership on SAP capabilities, architectural trade‑offs, and solution roadmap options.
• Support key implementation activities including testing strategy, cutover planning, and go‑live readiness from a solution perspective.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Stakeholder communication

SAP S/4HANA architecture

Analytical/problem-solving

Leadership/negotiation

Enterprise environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Information Systems/CS

SAP certification in relevant modules

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The SAP Platform Manager is a strategic and technical leader responsible for the architecture, governance, and evolution of Rumpke’s SAP platform. This role ensures SAP capabilities align with enterprise business processes while delivering scalable, integrated, and high-value solutions across the organization. The SAP Platform Manager defines the platform vision, architectural standards, and solution patterns that guide SAP development and implementation efforts. Working closely with business leaders, product owners, and technical teams, this role ensures SAP investments support operational efficiency, business process integration, and long‑term platform sustainability. The ideal candidate combines deep SAP functional expertise with strong enterprise solution design skills and the ability to guide cross‑functional teams in delivering integrated SAP capabilities.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Define and maintain the long‑term SAP platform architecture and technology roadmap
• Establish solution design standards, architectural principles, and functional integration patterns for SAP solutions
• Serve as the design authority for SAP initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy
• Govern functional solution designs across SAP modules to ensure scalability, sustainability, and cross‑module consistency
• Identify and manage architectural risks, integration dependencies, and technical debt within the SAP landscape
• Design end‑to‑end SAP solutions across multiple functional domains including Finance, Procurement, and Materials Management
• Translate business requirements into integrated SAP solution designs that align with platform standards and business goals
• Lead solution architecture efforts for SAP implementations, enhancements, and S/4HANA initiatives
• Ensure cross‑functional business process alignment across SAP modules and enterprise systems
• Review and validate functional designs to ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability
• Partner with business leaders, product owners, and delivery teams to define SAP‑enabled business capabilities
• Facilitate alignment across functional stakeholders on business process design and system capabilities
• Advise leadership on SAP capabilities, architectural trade‑offs, and solution roadmap options
• Support key implementation activities including testing strategy, cutover planning, and go‑live readiness from a solution perspective
• Perform other duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1-5 employees
• This position will not oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Strong stakeholder communication and facilitation skills
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, business processes, and best practices
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Strong critical thinking, negotiation, and leadership skills to drive collaboration across teams
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, evolving enterprise environment

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 8+ years of SAP functional, solution architecture, or platform design experience
• 3+ years in a lead functional architect, solution architect, or SAP design leadership role
• Experience designing and delivering integrated SAP solutions in complex enterprise environments
• SAP certification in relevant functional modules or S/4HANA preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24‑hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.