Job Description
Job Description
Application Manager- SAP Platform
Mansfield, MA
SAP Platform Manager
Salary: $160- $200k
4 days on site in Mansfield MA
Overview
We are seeking a senior SAP Platform Manager to lead the technical strategy, governance, and day-to-day operations of a complex SAP environment, with a strong emphasis on SAP Basis and cloud-based ERP platforms. This role will serve as the central point of coordination between internal IT teams, business stakeholders, cloud providers, and external partners to ensure a secure, reliable, and scalable SAP ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in SAP platform management, strong technical expertise in Basis and infrastructure, and a background supporting modern SAP cloud deployments in a global environment, and have experience with RISE.
This position follows a hybrid schedule, with a mix of on-site and remote work. This position does not manage any employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage the SAP platform strategy, roadmap, and operational model across core ERP systems, analytics platforms, databases, and integration layers
- Oversee daily platform operations including system performance, availability, monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery
- Coordinate with cloud providers and external partners to manage service delivery, SLAs, escalations, and maintenance activities
- Lead technical initiatives including system upgrades, migrations, and platform enhancements aligned with modern SAP architecture standards
- Ensure system security, compliance, and audit readiness through proper governance, access controls, and risk mitigation practices
- Collaborate with functional, development, and architecture teams to support scalable and reliable solutions for business initiatives
- Manage distributed and offshore support teams, including workload allocation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts
- Establish and maintain operational standards, documentation, and best practices for SAP platform management
- Drive incident, problem, and change management processes, including root cause analysis and long-term resolution strategies
- Act as a primary escalation point for critical system issues, coordinating resolution across technical and business teams
- Support enterprise transformation initiatives and major system deployments
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technology solutions and business needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience working with SAP platforms, with a strong focus on Basis administration and technical operations
- Hands-on experience supporting modern SAP cloud environments (e.g., S/4HANA or similar platforms)
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, vendor-managed services, and shared responsibility models
- Proven experience leading SAP platform or Basis teams in distributed or global environments
- Deep technical expertise in system administration, performance tuning, transport management, monitoring, and high availability strategies
- Solid understanding of SAP databases, integration components, and enterprise architecture concepts
- Familiarity with SAP security, user access controls, and compliance requirements
- Experience working with external vendors, system integrators, and cloud providers on large-scale initiatives
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership and vendor management capabilities, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
\nCompany Description
Founded in 2019, RIM Recruitment Professionals has experienced rapid and sustained growth. The company has nearly doubled in size over the past 12 months and now includes over 125 team members located across 30 states and more than 60 cities throughout the United States.
The firm’s unique peer-to-peer model allows experienced recruiters to operate independently while remaining connected to a larger support network. This approach has proven highly effective in today’s fast-paced, distributed work environment, driving both client satisfaction and team growth.
At RIM Recruitment Professionals, we credit our success to a team that averages 10–15 years of industry experience. This depth of tenure provides clients with seasoned insight, gives candidates reliable guidance, and ensures every search is handled with expertise and care.
Company Description
Founded in 2019, RIM Recruitment Professionals has experienced rapid and sustained growth. The company has nearly doubled in size over the past 12 months and now includes over 125 team members located across 30 states and more than 60 cities throughout the United States.\n\nThe firm’s unique peer-to-peer model allows experienced recruiters to operate independently while remaining connected to a larger support network. This approach has proven highly effective in today’s fast-paced, distributed work environment, driving both client satisfaction and team growth.\n\nAt RIM Recruitment Professionals, we credit our success to a team that averages 10–15 years of industry experience. This depth of tenure provides clients with seasoned insight, gives candidates reliable guidance, and ensures every search is handled with expertise and care.