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DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for an internal SAP practice across the BBC Group (Public Service and Commerical)
• Ensure alignment between SAP initiatives and overall business and technology goals.

Team leadership

• Lead a cross-functional team of SAP professionals, including systems engineers, solution architects, analysts and third party developers.
• Foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment and support staff development through training and mentoring.
• Align resources within the practice to agreed priorities
• Demonstrate and Champion the BBC’s culture and values.

Project Oversight

• Partner with internal and external technology and other multi-discipline delivery teams on SAP implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by bringing expert functional and technical knowledge and team leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with business teams to gather requirements and understand their SAP needs.
• Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders on strategy, project updates, challenges, and achievements.

Process Improvement

• Continuously assess and optimize SAP processes with business partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and standards for utilising and leveraging investment in SAP in the BBC, or best in breed products as required: consistently operating with standardisation as a primary efficiency driver

Change Management

• Support business change management efforts led by the business during SAP implementations or upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions for users.

Performance Monitoring

• With Service management teams identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating the success of SAP systems and initiatives.
• Analyse system performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Supplier Management

• Work in close collaborarion with SAP and AMS and BPO external partners to ensure proper support and evolution for critical services enabled by SAP and other technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend third-party tools and add-ons that integrate with SAP systems.

Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure proper documentation of processes, configurations, and user guides for all SAP systems.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to data management and security.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to maintain high standards and compliance for critical financial processes

Innovation and Trends

• Stay current with SAP advancements and industry trends to ensure the organization leverages the latest technologies and functionalities.
• Explore opportunities for new SAP solutions that could benefit the organization.