About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Manager to lead our SAP functional team and drive the strategic direction of our enterprise applications portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing SAP implementations, upgrades, and support operations, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked with SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business.

You’ll Make a Difference By

Team Leadership & Management

• Leading and managing a team of SAP functional consultants across multiple modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, etc.)
• Providing strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development for team members
• Conducting performance evaluations, setting goals, and managing resource allocation across projects
• Fostering a collaborative team environment and promoting knowledge sharing

SAP Application Management

• Overseeing the design, configuration, and optimization of SAP systems to meet business requirements
• Managing SAP system upgrades, patches, and enhancement implementations
• Ensuring system stability, performance, and availability through proactive monitoring and support
• Developing and maintaining an SAP application roadmap aligned with business strategy

Business Partnership & Strategy

• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translating them into SAP solutions
• Partnering with IT leadership to align SAP strategy with the overall technology roadmap
• Providing thought leadership on SAP best practices and industry trends
• Managing vendor relationships and service level agreements

Project & Change Management

• Leading SAP-related projects from initiation through post-implementation support
• Coordinating with technical teams on integrations, custom developments, and data migration

Other duties as assigned 

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of experience working with SAP ERP systems
• 5+ years of experience managing SAP functional teams
• Deep functional knowledge across multiple SAP modules (minimum 2–3 modules)
• Proven track record of successful SAP implementations, upgrades, or transformations
• Strong understanding of business processes and how SAP supports them
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAP Activate)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business (FMS)
• S/4HANA implementation or migration experience
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, or other SAP cloud solutions
• Experience in retail, apparel, or fashion industry
• SAP certifications in relevant modules or areas
• Experience with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
• Knowledge of integration technologies (SAP PI/PO, CPI, APIs)

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.  

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected].

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.