SAP Sustainability - Manager
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Manager - SAP Sustainability
Purpose and Objectives:
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Manager to lead end-to-end SAP Sustainability and ESG transformation programs. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across SAP’s Sustainability Solution Suite, including SAP Sustainability Footprint Management (SFM), SAP Sustainability Control Tower (SCT) for ESG reporting, SAP Responsible Design & Production (RDP), as well as ESG-enabling tools such as SAP Green Token, SAP Green Ledger, and SAP Sustainability Data Exchange (SDX).
This role is for a Senior leader who can advise clients on Net zero transformation, ESG strategies, and regulatory compliance including CSRD, EUDR, CBAM, and EPR/PPT. You will drive digital sustainability programs, integrating SAP technologies to embed ESG across core business functions and supply chains.
Skills and Experience:
- SAP Sustainability Solutions Expertise: Extensive implementation and leadership experience in positioning and implementing SAP’s end-to-end sustainability suite including SCT, SFM, RDP, Green Token, SDX, and Green Ledger across multiple client engagements.
- Expertise in Data Modelling and Analytics: Proficiency in data modelling with SAP HANA (on cloud) or SAP Datasphere and skilled at creating stories, dashboards, and BI reports in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or any other BI tools, with SAC being preferred. Understanding the role of data and analytics in sustainability reporting and decision-making is essential.
- Program & Stakeholder Leadership: 7+ years of total experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles delivering SAP or sustainability transformation programs. Skilled in managing large teams, cross-functional collaboration, and executive stakeholder alignment.
- Pre-Sales and RFP Expertise: Proven experience in contributing to RFPs, proposals, and client presentations for SAP Sustainability projects, including solution design, effort estimation, and positioning of SAP’s ESG solution suite aligned to client needs and regulations.
- Innovation & Thought Leadership: Experience in developing assets in SAP Sustainability - ideally leveraging AI/GenAI for automation, predictive insights, and ESG reporting is a strong plus.
- Communication and Influence: Excellent communication abilities, with the skill to convey vision, strategy, and technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated competence in influencing organizational change and driving sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Sustainability, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 7-10 years of overall experience in SAP implementation projects, including 2- 3 years focused on SAP Sustainability solutions like SCT, SFM, RDP, Green Token etc. Skilled in extracting data from SAP S/4HANA, building models in SAP Datasphere or SAP HANA Cloud, and developing visual reports using BI tools, with a preference for SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Strong understanding of ESG principles, net zero strategy, and key regulations such as CSRD, EUDR, CBAM, and EPR/PPT.
- Proven leadership experience with the capability to guide cross-functional teams and achieve strategic sustainability goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a strategic perspective and a dedication to promoting sustainability in business operations.
- Knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies applied to sustainability and ESG use cases, along with SAP certifications in Sustainability solutions and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), is highly preferred.
- As a Manager in SAP Sustainability team, you will lead the charge in embedding sustainability deeply into business strategies and operations, leveraging SAP technologies. You will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable business practices, guiding teams through transformative projects, and making a lasting impact on our organization and its stakeholders.
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