VP SAP Professional Services

Job Title: Vice President (VP) - SAP Professional Services
Location: Europe or North America

Virtual with travel as and when required
 

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Job Summary: Vice President (VP) of SAP Professional Services is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing SAP consulting and implementation services, ensuring client success, and driving business growth. This role includes full P&L (Profit & Loss) accountability, requiring a strategic leader who can optimize financial performance while delivering high-quality SAP solutions. The VP will work closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to enhance service offerings and expand market presence. 

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & P&L Accountability:
- Own and manage the P&L for SAP professional services, ensuring revenue growth and profitability. 
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for SAP service delivery aligned with business objectives. 
- Optimize pricing models, resource utilization, and operational efficiency to maximize margins. 
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement. 

- Build and execute a long-term strategic plan that positions Strada as a leader in SAP Professional Services

Service Delivery & Client Success:

- Oversee the execution of SAP implementation, migration, and support projects. 
- Ensure projects meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and stay within budget. 
- Establish best practices, methodologies, and frameworks for SAP service excellence. 

Team Management & Development:
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of SAP consultants, project managers, and solution architects. 
- Drive talent acquisition, retention, and skill development to maintain a competitive edge. 
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

- Efficient Allocation and Utilization: Ensure optimal allocation of resources to projects based on skill sets, availability, and project requirements to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

- Capacity Planning and Forecasting: Implement robust capacity planning and forecasting techniques to anticipate resource needs, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of projects.

Client Relationship & Engagement:
- Serve as an executive sponsor for key SAP clients, ensuring strong relationships and long-term partnerships. 
- Address escalations, resolve challenges, and drive customer satisfaction. 
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning SAP solutions with their business goals. 

Sales, Business Development & Growth:
- Work closely with sales and pre-sales teams to support SAP solution selling and proposal development. 
- Identify and drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts. 
- Expand service offerings by identifying new market trends and SAP innovations. 

Partnerships & Industry Engagement:
- Collaborate with SAP and other strategic technology partners to enhance service capabilities. 
- Stay updated on SAP product innovations, cloud transformation trends, and industry best practices. 
- Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and executive meetings. 
 

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Education & Certification: 
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (MBA preferred). 
- SAP certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud, SAP Solution Manager) are a plus. 

Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in SAP consulting, implementation, or professional services. 
- 7+ years in a senior leadership role, managing large-scale SAP engagements. 
- Proven track record of P&L management, revenue growth, and financial accountability. 
- Strong knowledge of SAP solutions, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud, SAP Fiori, and SAP BTP. 

Skills & Competencies: 
- Strong leadership and team-building skills. 
- Deep understanding of P&L management, financial planning, and cost optimization. 
- Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement. 
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. 
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. 
 

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Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.