General Manager - SAP & IT

Job Purpose: The General Manager (GM) - SAP & IT will be responsible for overseeing the entire SAP ecosystem and IT infrastructure across the corporate office and all construction projects (highway/railway). This role ensures seamless integration of SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, PM, PS, SD) with project operations, optimises IT systems for construction management, and drives digital transformation initiatives. Role & responsibilities 1. SAP & ERP Management Lead the implementation, customization, and optimization of SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, PM, PS, SD) for construction project management. Ensure SAP integration with project costing, procurement, inventory, and financial reporting. Oversee SAP HANA or S4HANA migration (if applicable) for real-time analytics in construction projects. Manage SAP Fiori/UI5 for mobile accessibility at project sites. 2. IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation Design and maintain IT infrastructure (cloud, on-premise, hybrid) supporting corporate and remote project sites. Implement IoT, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and GIS for highway/railway construction monitoring. Drive AI/ML-based predictive analytics for equipment maintenance and project delays. Ensure cybersecurity compliance (ISO 27001, NIST) for corporate and project IT systems. 3. Project & Construction IT Support Deploy project management tools (Primavera, MS Project) integrated with SAP for scheduling and cost control. Implement field mobility solutions (tablets, drones, RFID) for real-time site reporting. Optimise ERP workflows for procurement, subcontractor management, and material tracking. 4. Team & Vendor Management Lead a team of SAP consultants, IT engineers, and data analysts . Manage IT vendors (SAP partners, hardware/software providers, telecom for remote sites). Conduct training programs for end-users (project managers, finance, procurement teams). 5. Budgeting & Compliance Oversee IT & SAP budget (CAPEX/OPEX) for corporate and projects. Ensure compliance with government IT policies (data localisation, e-tendering for construction projects). Preferred candidate profile Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelors/Master’s in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering (Civil preferred for construction background) . Certifications: SAP Certification (MM/PM/PS), PMP, ITIL, CISSP (preferred). Experience: 15+ years in SAP & IT management , preferably in highway/railway construction companies . Hands-on experience in SAP for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects . Knowledge of SCADA, GIS, and BIM in infrastructure projects.