SAP iMRO Applications Manager

Key Responsibilities: SAP iMRO Solution Leadership - Lead the acquisition, implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP iMRO and related enterprise applications. - Own the end-to-end SAP iMRO solution landscape, ensuring alignment with business and operational requirements. - Provide expert guidance on SAP iMRO processes including: Component Maintenance, Work Order Management, Bill of Work (BoW), Maintenance Planning, Shop Floor Execution, Engineering Processes, Material Management, and Repair and Overhaul Operations. - Drive solution standardization and adoption of SAP best practices. Application Development and Delivery - Oversee the development and enhancement of SAP applications, reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, workflows, and custom developments. - Manage software development lifecycles from requirements gathering to deployment and support. - Ensure successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards. - Collaborate with technical teams to design robust and scalable solutions. Solution Architecture and Innovation - Provide technical and functional expertise for SAP iMRO solution architecture and design. - Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs), prototypes, and innovative solutions. - Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency. - Support integration initiatives involving SAP and non-SAP systems. Quality Assurance and Governance - Monitor the effectiveness, stability, and performance of implemented SAP solutions. - Establish and enforce development standards, architecture principles, and quality assurance processes. - Conduct solution reviews and ensure compliance with organizational governance frameworks. - Ensure proper documentation of functional and technical solutions. Security, Risk, and Compliance - Ensure that security, risk, and compliance requirements are incorporated into solution design and implementation. - Assess potential system risks and recommend mitigation measures. - Support audit, regulatory, and governance requirements related to enterprise applications. - Ensure appropriate authorization, segregation of duties, and data protection controls are maintained. Stakeholder Management - Engage business stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions. - Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with business users. - Present solution recommendations, risks, and implementation strategies to management and executive stakeholders. - Manage relationships with technology partners and SAP product teams. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor SAP consultants, developers, analysts, and support teams. - Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support. - Drive collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. - Support resource planning, workload management, and capability development. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, or Science (Computer Studies). - Minimum 15 years of experience in Application Development Management or equivalent leadership roles. - Preferred: SAP iMRO implementation and support experience; SAP EAM/PM, MM, QM, Fiori, and S/4HANA experience. - Knowledge of aerospace, aviation MRO, engineering, manufacturing, or asset-intensive industries. - Experience overseeing offshore and multi-vendor delivery teams.