Sr. Manager, Enterprise Applications at OpenText — NeverHard

Overview OpenText is a global leader in information management. As a member of the team you will partner with highly regarded companies on complex digital transformation projects. Role Responsibilities Oversee design, build, test, and deployment for enhancements and projects across SAP ERP On‑Prem, SAP Ariba and SAP Concur. Define operating rhythms (stand‑ups, sprint reviews, release planning) and enable high‑quality, on‑time delivery through DevOps/CI‑CD processes. Ensure stable operations (incident/problem/change), meeting or exceeding SLAs. Identify and deliver automation opportunities (RPA, workflow, bots, API‑led integration, job scheduling) to reduce manual touchpoints and cycle time. Champion standardization, templating, and reuse; implement monitoring/observability, test automation, and quality gates. Serve as primary IT point of contact for Finance, Procurement, and Travel stakeholders; translate business outcomes into product roadmaps and backlogs. Facilitate intake and prioritization; deliver value iteratively with transparent metrics. Lead resource planning, ensuring the team has an optimal mix of in‑house talent and partners. Manage and mentor a team of SAP developers and functional leads; set goals, coach on best practices, and foster a culture of accountability and learning. Collaborate and coordinate with cross‑domain leaders to deliver enhancements and projects. Partner with enterprise architects to enforce solution architecture standards and data governance practices. Contribute to cloud migration planning, data archiving strategies, and technical debt reduction. Maintain documentation, change controls, and audit trails; enforce secure coding, data privacy, and access controls to meet audit/compliance requirements. Manage vendor relationships and SOWs; track license utilization and optimize run costs. What You Need To Succeed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience; ITIL certification a plus. 8–12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years leading SAP teams (developers + functional leads). Solid understanding of SAP ERP On‑Prem (finance, procurement, order‑to‑cash, AP/AR, master data flows); familiarity with ABAP, IDocs, BAPIs, OData/APIs, and integration middleware (PI/PO). Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with SAP Ariba and SAP Concur. Experience leading automation initiatives (RPA, workflow, jobs, APIs) with tangible productivity or quality gains. Strong stakeholder management, budgeting, vendor/SI oversight, and executive communication skills. People leadership & coaching experience. Strategic/architectural thinker with experience in process optimization, automation, and outcome‑driven delivery. Asset: exposure to SAP Cloud (RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, Cloud ALM) and/or SAP cloud migration programs. Compensation OpenText offers a benefits package that supports physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Detailed compensation information, including variable and commission opportunities, vacation entitlement, and paid time off, is provided during the hiring process. EEO Statement OpenText’s commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements. The Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, cultures, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. AI Usage Disclosure OpenText uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in recruitment stages such as resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human professionals, and AI systems are monitored for fairness and compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr