SAP Practice-Manager

SAP PRACTICE -  Manager Job description:

Position Overview: We are seeking an accomplished Strategy Manager to support the SAP GDS Strategy lead and the SAP GDS leadership. In this role, you drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, and seamless collaboration with GDS and US counterparts. The Strategy Manager will be instrumental in enabling GDS to transition from a pure delivery focus to strategic growth, innovation, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in business unit strategy, proven ability to work with senior leadership, and deep understanding of IT services and SAP delivery models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted Partner to SAP GDS Strategy Lead, providing strategic input, preparing leadership materials, and ensuring follow-through on priorities.
• Define and operationalize GDS SAP and GDS SAP US business unit strategies that support innovation, automation, and GDS–US integration.
• Support enterprise-level strategy deliverables including operating model analysis, capability mapping, value stream design, and solution ecosystem recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, adjusting as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with US and global counterparts to ensure alignment and smooth execution of joint initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and internal performance to provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop leadership and client visit packs, progress dashboards and other strategic enablers to drive desired business outcomes.
• Drive efficiency and integration across delivery and support functions, ensuring execution discipline and measurable outcomes.
• Co-lead workshops and discussions with stakeholders to shape priorities, clarify choices, and accelerate decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in business unit strategy development and execution, ideally in IT services/SAP ecosystem.
• Very strong presentation and dashboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior executives and influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with executive presence.
• Deep understanding of IT service delivery models, with exposure to automation, innovation, and process optimization.
• Experience in global/offshore delivery models and working across geographies strongly preferred.