SAP Execution Lead Working with Bus ireann means joining one of Irelands key public service organisations, helping keep the country moving by connecting communities, supporting economic activity and promoting social inclusion. The organisation is undergoing major digital and operational transformation, including SAP modernisation and the adoption of S/4HANA. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to major technology-enabled change while building leadership, delivery and operational management capability in a large-scale national organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the SAP Execution Lead plays a central leadership role in managing the SAP functional delivery team, ensuring high-quality execution across enhancements, projects and operational support. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders, programme leadership and the SAP Centre of Excellence (COE), the role ensures that priorities are clear, governance is adhered to and solutions are delivered efficiently, consistently and in alignment with organisational goals. The successful candidate will bring strong practical SAP delivery experience, proven leadership capability and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining oversight of processes, documentation and stakeholder engagement. Experience in S/4HANA transformation and multi-vendor delivery environments is highly desirable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Delivery Management Lead, coach and coordinate the SAP functional team to ensure high-quality delivery across projects, change requests and operational support. Oversee day-to-day workload management, resource allocation and prioritisation. Drive consistent execution standards, documentation quality and compliance with governance processes. Ensure a smooth and well-governed transition from ECC to SAP S/4HANA, aligning team activities to support both remediation of existing issues and adoption of new capabilities. Embed a focus on correcting current functional and process failings as part of delivery oversight, ensuring improved stability and readiness ahead of S/4HANA. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary liaison between business functions, project teams and the SAP Center of Excellence. Ensure business needs are correctly understood, prioritised and translated into actionable delivery plans. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, process owners and end-users across the organisation. Support business users in realising and leveraging new S/4HANA functionality through effective engagement, communication and guidance throughout the transition. Execution Governance & Process Ownership Ensure adherence to governance requirements including design authority, change control and quality assurance processes. Champion best-practice delivery methodologies such as SAP Activate. Maintain ownership of delivery frameworks, templates, procedures and standards. Integrate transition-specific governance to ensure ECC to S/4HANA work is controlled, traceable and aligned with both enterprise architecture and future operating models. Programme Coordination & Continuous Improvement Support planning and execution of major SAP initiatives, including S/4HANA transformation workstreams. Oversee issue management, root-cause analysis and process optimisation activities. Promote standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement across SAP supported processes. Drive and coordinate activities required to correct current system failings and strengthen processes ahead of the S/4HANA migration. Contribute to the design, establishment and ongoing support of a Super User focused Centre of Excellence (CoE) within BE post-transition, ensuring sustainable capability and continuous improvement. Communication & Organisational Enablement Communicate progress, risks and decisions to business and IT leadership. Facilitate workshops, solution walkthroughs and delivery reviews. Support training, change management and user adoption activities. Enable users to understand, adopt and benefit from new S/4HANA functionality, ensuring clear communication and effective transition-readiness activities. KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Extensive experience leading SAP functional teams through complex delivery environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines. Deep knowledge of SAP modules, integration points and full lifecycle delivery methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate), enabling seamless end-to-end solution delivery. Skilled in developing comprehensive process maps, workflows and system process flows to drive efficiency, standardisation and compliance. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and enforce delivery discipline, ensuring successful project outcomes. Strong capability in stakeholder management, including communication, negotiation, facilitation and expectation management across business and technical teams. Experienced in structured governance frameworks, change control, testing cycles and release management to maintain system integrity and compliance. Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, balance leadership and hands-on responsibilities and make data-driven decisions to mitigate risks. Experience in S/4HANA programmes, multi-vendor landscapes and public-sector projects, delivering scalable, future-ready SAP solutions. WHY JOIN BUS IREANN? Joining Bus ireann offers the opportunity to be part of a respected national transport company that plays a vital role in connecting communities across Ireland. Employees benefit from careers with competitive pay, comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to a sustainable public transport system, Bus ireann is an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. HOW TO APPLY If youre ready to shape the future of Bus ireann, visit to apply by close of business on Wednesday 15th April. Bus ireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.