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SAP Functional Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Cadent Gas Ltd

   Lead the SAP capability that powers Cadent’s operations      

   As an SAP Functional Manager at Cadent, you’ll play a key role in leading the SAP Functional team, shaping how we design, deliver and support SAP solutions across the organisation. This is a leadership role at the heart of our application management and transformation capability, ensuring that SAP systems are aligned to business priorities and delivering maximum value. 

You’ll be responsible for building and managing an in‑house SAP functional capability, overseeing development, configuration and delivery across multiple workstreams. Working closely with delivery teams, architects, suppliers and stakeholders, you’ll ensure solutions are designed to meet business needs, delivered to a high standard and supported effectively in operation.  

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role, driving strategy, influencing direction and leading a team that supports critical business systems across Cadent. 

      Why you'll love this role     

 This role combines leadership, strategy and hands‑on delivery in a complex and business‑critical environment.

Strategic Ownership – Own and develop the SAP Functional roadmap, ensuring alignment to business strategy and outcomes. 

Leadership & Team Development – Lead, mentor and grow a high‑performing SAP Functional team, supporting career development and wellbeing. 

End‑to‑End Delivery Oversight – Oversee SAP development, configuration and integration activities across multiple programmes and workstreams. 

High‑Impact Stakeholder Engagement – Work with delivery teams, architects and senior stakeholders to shape solutions and priorities. 

Operational Excellence – Ensure SAP systems meet performance, availability and SLA expectations across a 24/7 operational environment. 

Continuous Improvement – Drive best practice, improve processes and enhance system functionality to deliver better outcomes for the business. 

What you'll bring:   You’re an experienced SAP leader with strong functional knowledge and the ability to operate across strategy and delivery. 

SAP Functional Expertise 

Deep knowledge across SAP modules such as FICO, SD, CRM/CX, PM, EWM, MM, HR/Payroll and Procurement  
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA environments and connected systems    

 Leadership & Delivery Experience 

Proven experience leading and managing SAP functional teams  
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and delivery commitments  
Experience overseeing third‑party delivery and integrations    

 Strategy & Roadmap Development 

Experience shaping SAP strategies and roadmaps aligned to business needs  
Strong understanding of how SAP supports operational and commercial outcomes    

 Technical & Integration Awareness 

Knowledge of SAP‑connected systems and integrations (e.g. ESRI, Click/NextGen)  
Awareness of cloud environments such as AWS and integration platforms like SAP CPI    

 Stakeholder & Communication Skills 

Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels  
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability    

 Qualifications & Experience 

Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience  
SAP professional qualification in a relevant field  
Extensive experience working in SAP environments, ideally within complex or regulated organisations

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