Product Manager - SAP

Product Owner / SAP COE Lead (S/4HANA Transformation)

Dublin | Hybrid

A large, complex organisation is entering the next phase of its SAP S/4HANA transformation and is seeking a Product Owner / SAP COE Lead to shape, build and lead a modern SAP capability.

This is not a traditional SAP management role.

It’s a transformation leadership position focused on moving from a project-driven model to a product-led, business-aligned SAP Centre of Excellence (COE).

You’ll play a central role in turning SAP into a trusted, high-value platform that the business actively chooses to use.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to:

• Build a best-in-class SAP COE from the ground up
• Define how SAP delivers value across a large, multi-layered organisation
• Operate with strong executive sponsorship and visibility
• Lead a shift to product-led, agile, outcome-focused delivery
• Unlock the full value of a significant S/4HANA investment

If you’re someone who wants to shape strategy, not just manage delivery, this is that role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and build of a modern SAP Centre of Excellence, including operating model, governance, and standards
• Own and drive a business-aligned roadmap and prioritised backlog, focused on measurable outcomes
• Position SAP as a trusted, business-facing platform, not just a technology function
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships, building confidence and engagement at senior level
• Drive a product-led, pull-based model, where demand is driven by business value
• Introduce agile and multi-speed delivery models, improving speed to value
• Lead, coach and evolve a team into a high-performing, product-oriented capability

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership in SAP environments (ideally S/4HANA) in a Product Owner, Product Lead, or similar role
• Experience building or transforming a COE / shared services function
• Strong track record of owning roadmaps, backlogs, and delivering measurable business value
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption across complex organisations
• Experience moving teams from traditional delivery to agile / product-led models
• Comfortable leading technical teams without needing to be deeply hands-on

What Success Looks Like

• A high-performing SAP COE seen as a strategic partner to the business
• A clear, trusted roadmap and transparent backlog aligned to business priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and increased business adoption of SAP services
• A shift to faster, more agile delivery with measurable outcomes
• A platform that delivers real, visible business value

What This Role Is (And Isn’t)

This role is:

• A transformation leadership role
• Focused on product mindset, value delivery, and behavioural change
• About building something new and impactful

This role is not:

• A traditional SAP Manager position
• Focused on hands-on SAP configuration
• Limited to project delivery or BAU oversight

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to build a best-in-class SAP COE from the ground up
• High visibility and influence across core business functions
• Strong backing to drive meaningful transformation
• Chance to unlock real business value from a major S/4HANA programme

Salary and benefits on offer for the role are available upon application