INTERNAL ONLY - ERP and Applications Manager

Job Description ERP and Applications Manager
Position Summary:
The ERP and Applications Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategy development implementation and support of the organizations ERP and businesscritical applications with a primary focus on SAP systems. This role ensures that SAP and other enterprise platforms are optimized to support core business processes improve operational efficiency and enable datadriven decisionmaking across the organization. You will play a key role in stakeholder engagement ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into scalable and efficient ERP solutions.
This role will have a team of 12 in various roles such as Business Analysts Functional Analysts Developers and project coordinators.
Wilson Tool is embarking on an ERP evaluation determining if upgrading SAP or replatforming is the best course given the current and planned future state of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the SAP subject matter expert (SME) and lead the management maintenance and enhancement of SAP ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA ECC SAP Fiori). Plan coordinate and execute ERP system upgrades including SAP version migrations (e.g. ECC to S/4HANA) enhancement packs and support packs ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Oversee a multidisciplinary team of 12 professionals including business analysts functional analysts developers and project coordinators by providing strategic direction prioritizing tasks and ensuring alignment with organizational goals across ERP projects. Mentor team members coordinate crossfunctional collaboration manage resource allocation and drive the successful delivery of ERP implementations enhancements and support activities.
Demonstrate the ability to align ERP initiatives with organizational goals by creating and executing strategic implementation and optimization plans that drive operational efficiency and business value.
Effectively lead and coordinate efforts across departments acting as a bridge between IT finance operations sales and other business units to ensure seamless integration and adoption of ERP systems.
Guide the organization through ERP transitions by proactively managing resistance communicating clearly and promoting user adoption through training engagement and support.
Build motivate and manage highperforming project teams by fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and shared success.
Make informed datadriven decisions in complex and highpressure environments swiftly resolving issues related to system performance user requirements and project timelines.
Establish trust and maintain strong relationships with executive sponsors vendors consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment and longterm ERP success.
Communicate complex technical concepts in clear nontechnical language to diverse audiences and uses influence to gain buyin manage expectations and drive results.
Anticipate and mitigate potential risks to timelines budgets or system integrity while ensuring optimal allocation of human financial and technological resources.
Lead crossfunctional teams during upgrade assessments testing cutover planning and postupgrade validation.
Ensure compatibility and integration of upgraded SAP environments with existing business processes and thirdparty systems.
Partner with vendors consultants and internal teams to establish upgrade roadmaps timelines and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of handson experience managing SAP ERP systems with a deep understanding of SAP architecture and business process mapping.
Minimum of 7 years in a managerial or team leadership role.
Proven experience with SAP project lifecycles including implementations upgrades and support.
Experience managing integrations with nonSAP systems and cloud applications.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of SAP modules (especially FI/CO MM SD PP).
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA SAP Fiori and SAP Solution Manager.
Basic understanding of SAP Basis ABAP and security concepts.
Experience with reporting tools like SAP BW BusinessObjects or Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications:
SAP certification(s) in functional or technical modules.
Experience leading a fullcycle SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration.
PMP or other project management certification.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Experience in manufacturing distribution or regulated industries.

Core Competencies:
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Team leadership and mentoring experience.
Processoriented mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fastpaced evolving environment.

Why Join Us
Be the SAP champion and lead transformative ERP initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership to shape IT strategy.
Enjoy a dynamic and growthoriented work culture.
Competitive salary benefits and opportunities for advancement

Salary: $130300 $162900 DOQ