ERP/SAP Functional Manager

We are looking for an experienced ERP/SAP Functional Manager to oversee functional delivery for a complex enterprise systems program in Metro-Detroit. This position will guide a team of analysts, provide senior-level direction across core business processes, and help drive execution during critical implementation and go-live activities. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP and S/4HANA expertise, hands-on implementation experience, and the leadership skills needed to support long-term platform performance and ongoing improvement.Responsibilities:• Lead and mentor the ERP analyst team, setting priorities, resolving functional issues, and ensuring consistent support across business areas.• Partner with internal stakeholders and external delivery teams to keep implementation activities aligned with project goals, timelines, and operational needs.• Provide hands-on functional leadership for testing coordination, data readiness, cutover planning, and go-live execution.• Review business needs and translate them into clear functional direction, documentation, and solution decisions for the SAP environment.• Support application migration efforts and help manage the transition from project delivery into stable production support and future enhancements.• Drive issue resolution and decision-making by evaluating risks, dependencies, and impacts across integrated ERP processes.• Collaborate with technical resources on items involving ABAP development, system configuration, and cross-functional process integration.• Establish effective change management practices to support user adoption, process consistency, and sustained system value.