Applications Manager (SAP & Non-SAP)

Recru-it; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Applications Manager to lead the management and continuous improvement of its enterprise application landscape. This role is key in supporting business operations with SAP and non-SAP systems, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in application management.
• Experience with third-party manufacturing/agriculture applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle management of SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP applications.
• Align application strategies with business objectives.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

Deep understanding of SAP modules (FICO, SD, MM, PP)

Strong project management skills (Agile/Waterfall)

Proven leadership and vendor management capabilities

Education

BSc in IT/Computer Science

SAP certification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Applications Manager (SAP & Non-SAP) to lead the strategic management and continuous improvement of the company’s enterprise application landscape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the companies SAP and non-SAP systems effectively support business operations, drive innovation, and align with the company’s long-term objectives.

Role Purpose
Lead the management and evolution of SAP and non-SAP application ecosystems to support business operations, optimization, and innovation across the company’s business units.

Qualifications

• BSc in IT/Computer Science
• SAP certification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in application management

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle management of SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP applications.
• Align application strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure integration and interoperability across systems.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure SLAs are met.
• Oversee change requests, testing, and deployment.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of SAP modules (FICO, SD, MM, PP, etc.)
• Experience with third-party manufacturing/agriculture applications
• Strong project management skills (Agile/Waterfall)
• Proven leadership and vendor management capabilities

Our client is seeking an experienced Applications Manager (SAP & Non-SAP) to lead the strategic management and continuous improvement of the company’s enterprise application landscape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the companies SAP and non-SAP systems effectively support business operations, drive innovation, and align with the company’s long-term objectives.

Role Purpose
Lead the management and evolution of SAP and non-SAP application ecosystems to support business operations, optimization, and innovation across the company’s business units.

Qualifications

• BSc in IT/Computer Science
• SAP certification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in application management

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle management of SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP applications.
• Align application strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure integration and interoperability across systems.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure SLAs are met.
• Oversee change requests, testing, and deployment.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of SAP modules (FICO, SD, MM, PP, etc.)
• Experience with third-party manufacturing/agriculture applications
• Strong project management skills (Agile/Waterfall)
• Proven leadership and vendor management capabilities

Desired Skills:

• • BSc in IT
• • SAP certification
• 7 years application management
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP applications
• FICO
• SD
• MM
• PP