Job Description

SAP Application Lead

Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote (Irvine, California) Onsite first 3 months, followed by hybrid flex time after 90 days.

We’re looking for an SAP Application Lead who’s excited to play a key role in our SAP S/4HANA journey — from implementation through long-term operational ownership. This role blends hands‑on application support, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys both project work and ongoing system stewardship.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead IT workstreams throughout the SAP S/4HANA implementation and partner closely with external consultants.
• Work directly with business users and technical partners to manage day‑to‑day system activities.
• Support project coordination tasks like documentation, follow-ups, and communication across teams.
• Oversee ongoing SAP S/4HANA operations across SD, MM, and FI/CO at a coordination level.
• Manage IBP cycles, scheduled jobs, and basic master data sync.
• Monitor EDI/IDoc workflows and handle initial troubleshooting before engaging vendors.
• Support RPA operations, working with automation partners on bot updates and improvements.
• Drive issue triage, testing, and enhancement deployment across supported applications.
• Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and operational documentation.
• Lead key ITGC activities, including access reviews and change management processes.
• Prepare materials for SOX and J‑SOX audit requirements.
• Track IT spend, review vendor invoices, and support the annual IT budget process.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience supporting SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA)
• Strong understanding of SAP SD, MM, or FI/CO processes
• Hands-on experience participating in SAP implementation projects
• Experience coordinating IT initiatives and working with external vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SOX or J‑SOX ITGC requirements
• Experience working in multi‑system environments with integrations
• Exposure to EDI/IDoc, IBP, or RPA operations
• Japanese language skills (highly preferred skill.)

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