We are looking for an experienced SAP Manager to lead ERP integration efforts and guide a high-performing team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role combines people leadership with deep techno-functional SAP expertise, supporting business priorities through thoughtful planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strong operational oversight. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and ECC environments, and a solid background in manufacturing or distribution settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead, coach, and expand an SAP team by driving hiring efforts, onboarding new talent, and supporting ongoing employee growth and performance.<br>• Shape the SAP roadmap by aligning technical capabilities with business goals and recommending practical, forward-looking solutions.<br>• Oversee team capacity, spending, and priorities to ensure resources are used effectively and key initiatives stay on track.<br>• Provide techno-functional leadership across SAP environments, with particular emphasis on Record-to-Report processes and S/4HANA capabilities.<br>• Partner with business stakeholders to run discovery sessions, define needs, and translate operational objectives into clear solution designs.<br>• Direct system configuration activities and guide the creation of functional specifications that support development and implementation work.<br>• Facilitate workshops and produce business blueprint documentation to establish scalable, well-defined process improvements.<br>• Support integrated ERP initiatives within a manufacturing or distribution environment, including product configuration and related cross-module processes.<br>• Collaborate across finance and operational teams on solutions involving additional SAP areas such as FI or CO, ensuring cohesive process alignment.<br>• Contribute to post-migration optimization activities in S/4HANA by identifying enhancements, resolving process gaps, and improving system effectiveness.