SAP Manager Expert

Job Title: SAP Manager Expert
Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation
Work set up: Amenable to work in Taguig / Hybrid
Work shift: Mid-shift
Salary budget: Open
Experience: 5+years

Non-negotiable:

At least 5-8 yrs SAP experience and 3yrs+ in pre-sales (with experience in bid management, or client-facing consulting role)
Strong knowledge: Knows different SAP modules (architecture)
Nice to have: Expert in ECC or HANA
Should not be a job hopper who only stays for less than a year per company

we need someone who has experience 3yrs+ in managerial.

Position Description:

Job Summary:
As an SAP Manager Expert focusing on bids and opportunities, you will be responsible for driving the success of SAP proposals and pre-sales engagements. You will combine deep SAP knowledge with strategic thinking and client-facing capabilities to shape winning solutions and support business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Bid Management & Proposal Development

Lead end-to-end management of SAP-related RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs.
Analyze customer requirements and create tailored SAP solutions in collaboration with technical and delivery teams.
Prepare and review proposal documents, solution blueprints, pricing models, and compliance matrices.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., sales, legal, commercial) for input and approvals.

Solutioning & Architecture

Design high-level SAP solution architectures (R/3, S/4HANA, ECC, SAP BTP, cloud offerings, etc.) tailored to industry-specific needs.
Recommend best-fit SAP modules, platforms, and integrations for client environments.
Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies within proposed solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and bid defenses to present and defend SAP solutions.
Work closely with SAP account managers, partners, and OEMs during joint pursuits.
Influence stakeholders with a value-based approach to SAP offerings.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Track SAP market trends, competitor positioning, and customer demands.
Provide strategic inputs to improve win rates and identify new opportunity areas.

Qualifications & Experience:

. Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
. 8+ years of experience in SAP with at least 3+ years in a pre-sales, bid management, or client-facing consulting role.
. Strong knowledge of SAP modules and products (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud).
. Demonstrated experience preparing winning SAP proposals or leading RFP responses.
. Experience with industry-specific SAP solutions (e.g., manufacturing, utilities, public sector) is desirable.
. Familiarity with SAP partner ecosystems and licensing models is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

. Exceptional communication and presentation skills
. Strategic thinking and customer-centric solution design
. Strong understanding of pricing models and bid strategy
. Proposal writing and documentation skills
. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
. Familiarity with bid tools (e.g., RFPIO, Loopio, MS SharePoint, or similar) is advantageous

Skills:
Bid Management
SAP ECC
SAP ECC
SAP ERP
SAP R/3