Location: Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#: 1058

Job Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

JERA Americas is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, SAP Solutions to lead the strategic and operational management of SAP solutions across the organization. This role will serve as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams, ensuring seamless integration, enhancement, and support of SAP systems including S/4 HANA, SAP Concur, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Ariba.

The Manager will oversee external vendors and collaborate with global teams, including counterparts at JERA headquarters in Tokyo, to deliver high-quality SAP services. This role is critical to driving business value through SAP technologies and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Position Description

Essential Functions

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all SAP solutions within JERA Americas, including S/4 HANA, SAP Concur, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Ariba.
Lead and manage SAP-related initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Provide strategic oversight and operational management of external vendor teams responsible for Run & Maintain and Enhancement services.
Collaborate with global SAP teams, including counterparts at JERA headquarters in Tokyo, to ensure seamless integration and support.
Oversee system configuration, upgrades, and enhancements across SAP platforms.
Ensure SAP solutions are continuously optimized to meet evolving business needs.
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and support resources for SAP users.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution.
Lead user acceptance testing, change management, and training initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with SAP vendors and participate in user group meetings.

Position Description Continued

Competencies

Deep understanding of SAP S/4 HANA (FICO, Treasury, Procurement).
Solid understanding of SAP architecture, ABAP Development, and HANA DB.
Hands-on knowledge of BAPI, iDoc, Web Services, and SAP integration methods.
Expertise in SAP Solution Manager including ChaRM configuration, workflow design, and transport management.
Strong understanding of SAP ALM best practices.
Familiarity with SAP Concur, SuccessFactors, and Ariba.
Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a plus.
Strong business analysis and project management skills.
Ability to bridge functional and technical domains.
Experience managing external vendors and global teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ethical conduct and professionalism.
Process development and optimization.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP environments.
8+ years of experience with S/4 HANA and other SAP platforms (Concur, SuccessFactors, Ariba).
Proven experience managing SAP projects and vendor relationships.
Strong understanding of SAP integration and business processes.
Exposure to technology infrastructure as it applies to the delivery of functional solutions.
Experience working with diverse teams across global locations.
Strong background in application Release Management, Change Management, and Incident Management
An added benefit would be experience with software development and management

Preferred Education and Experience

SAP certifications in relevant modules.
Experience with SQL or database management.
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).

JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, JERA Americas shall have no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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