ERP Functional Platform Manager

Closing Date

Job Title:ERP Functional Platform Manager

Location:Durrington West Sussex (hybrid)

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary: depending on skills and experience

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8 we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry focused on improving environmental performance service resilience and longterm affordability for customers.

About the role

The primary task of the ERP Functional Platform Manager is to lead the Digital Corporate & Customer Application team across support maintenance and project initiatives within the ERP estate.

This position is part of the Digital Corporate & Customer Leadership Group and the incumbent will be responsible for defining agreeing and delivering KPIs across SAP Workday Coupa to the Head of Corporate & Customer Platforms.

What you will be responsible for

• Develop Motivate & Grow the team to allow maximum utilisation and retention

• Deliver a team that can Deliver Support & Improve the core capabilities of the applications

• Lead the Digital Corporate & Customer Functional Team ensuring alignment with key core strategies and roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively with Application Managers to ensure overall Platform meets and exceeds expectations
• Define good practice models across Functional Application team
• Work closely to with resource partners to understand resourcing model flexibilities and opportunities
• Work closely with application vendors to understand the roadmap and direction

• Work closely with Business Leads to understand business strategy and priority

What youll bring to the role

• A minimum of ten years practical experience working and leading application delivery & support teams within a hybrid working model (permanent contract & partner resources)
• Participate and Lead initiatives within the Corporate & Customer Platform Leadership Group
• Excellent Team management skills ensuring growth succession & retention planning
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
• Budget Management (m OPEX; m CAPEX)
• Resource Management & Planning capabilities

Essential

• Knowledge of SAP IS-Utilities solution
• Proven exceptional Functional & Business Process Understanding of SAP (IS-U CRM FI HR SRM)
• Knowledge and experience of working within an Agile/DEVOPs delivery framework

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification
• Certification within a SAP Functional Module/s
• Functional & Business Process Understanding of Coupa
• Functional & Business Process Understanding of Workday

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

Our mission is to protect and enhance life through waterand we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If youre inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute apply today. You dont need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.

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