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The SAP Implementation Lead is responsible for the implementation, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of SAP business processes across manufacturing operations throughout North America. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that SAP solutions align with operational requirements while supporting strategic initiatives and ERP transformation efforts.
The ideal candidate will possess strong functional expertise across multiple SAP modules, proven experience implementing and supporting SAP solutions, solid project management skills, and a customer-focused mindset. This individual will support manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, and operational excellence initiatives while driving process improvements and business value through SAP technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAP Business Process Leadership
Analyze business requirements and identify opportunities to improve business processes using SAP best practices.
Design, configure, test, implement, and support SAP solutions across multiple functional areas.
Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to define future-state processes that align with organizational objectives.
Conduct fit-gap analyses and recommend scalable, sustainable, and practical solutions.
Ensure data integrity, system reliability, and process standardization across multiple locations and business units.
SAP Implementation & Continuous Improvement
Lead and participate in SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, migrations, and enhancement projects.
Support both greenfield and brownfield SAP deployment initiatives.
Develop business cases, project plans, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with IT Project Managers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, automation, process optimization, and standardization.
Manage the full project lifecycle, including readiness assessments, blueprint workshops, business process analysis, collaboration with consultants and key users, master data preparation, data migration, user training validation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), go-live activities, and post-implementation support.
Project Management
Manage multiple SAP projects simultaneously across various functional areas and manufacturing locations.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
Coordinate activities among business teams, consultants, vendors, and technical resources.
Facilitate project meetings and provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.
SAP Support & Operations
Provide second- and third-level SAP support to business users.
Troubleshoot complex SAP issues and coordinate resolution efforts with functional and technical teams.
Evaluate enhancement requests and prepare functional specifications for development teams.
Support integrations between SAP and third-party systems, including EDI, MES, WMS, BI, and other manufacturing-related applications.
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
Customer Service & Business Partnership
Build strong relationships with plant leadership, production teams, supply chain, finance, engineering, quality, and other business functions.
Deliver exceptional customer service through a consultative, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.
Conduct end-user training sessions and facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on SAP capabilities, limitations, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and maximize the value of SAP investments.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time to support on-site SAP implementations, project activities, and plant operations across North America.
Experience
Minimum of 7-10 years of hands-on SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of experience implementing SAP solutions, with additional experience providing production support and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven experience leading or participating in multiple full-cycle SAP implementations, upgrades, migrations, and rollouts.
Experience working within automotive manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and SAP integration across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and finance functions.
Experience supporting multi-site operations and enterprise-wide SAP deployments across North America is preferred.
SAP Functional Knowledge
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and system integration across multiple SAP functional areas, including:
MM (Materials Management): Procurement, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling agreements, vendor collaboration, and material master data management.
PP (Production Planning): Production planning, manufacturing execution, capacity planning, shop floor processes, and production scheduling.
SD (Sales & Distribution): Order-to-cash processes, customer requirements management, pricing, shipping, billing, and logistics execution.
WM/EWM (Warehouse Management/Extended Warehouse Management), QM (Quality Management), PM (Plant Maintenance), and PS (Project Systems): Warehouse operations, inventory control, quality processes, maintenance management, project tracking, and related operational activities.
FI/CO (Finance & Controlling), EDI, BI, and SAP S/4HANA: Financial integration, cost and profitability analysis, electronic data interchange, reporting and analytics, business intelligence, and modern SAP S/4HANA platforms.
Preferred Automotive & Manufacturing Experience
Experience supporting JIT (Just-in-Time) and JIS (Just-in-Sequence) manufacturing environments and automotive supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, and material flow processes.
Experience supporting EDI transactions and integrations with automotive OEMs, suppliers, and third-party partners.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities across North America is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with automotive industry requirements, including quality standards, traceability, customer releases, and supply chain management processes.
Skills & Competencies
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven leadership capabilities, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple projects, and support requests in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused mindset with a proactive, consultative, and service-oriented approach.
Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Strong presentation, documentation, facilitation, and end-user training skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Power BI.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective SAP solutions and recommendations.
Travel Requirements
Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico to support plant operations, SAP implementations, project deployments, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel requirements may reach up to 80% depending on project phase, implementation schedules, and business needs.
Must possess or be able to obtain all required travel documentation, including a valid passport and any applicable work authorization.
Ability to support occasional off-hours and weekend activities during critical project milestones, system cutovers, and go-live events.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate combines deep SAP functional expertise with strong project leadership and a thorough understanding of automotive manufacturing operations.
This individual is a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver who can effectively bridge the gap between business and IT.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering SAP solutions that improve operational performance, support business objectives, and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing locations.
They will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to customer service while supporting complex SAP initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Above all, they will bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach and the ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable SAP solutions.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
What we offer:
Group Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The SAP Implementation Lead is responsible for the implementation, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of SAP business processes across manufacturing operations throughout North America. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that SAP solutions align with operational requirements while supporting strategic initiatives and ERP transformation efforts.
The ideal candidate will possess strong functional expertise across multiple SAP modules, proven experience implementing and supporting SAP solutions, solid project management skills, and a customer-focused mindset. This individual will support manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, and operational excellence initiatives while driving process improvements and business value through SAP technologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAP Business Process Leadership
Analyze business requirements and identify opportunities to improve business processes using SAP best practices.
Design, configure, test, implement, and support SAP solutions across multiple functional areas.
Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to define future-state processes that align with organizational objectives.
Conduct fit-gap analyses and recommend scalable, sustainable, and practical solutions.
Ensure data integrity, system reliability, and process standardization across multiple locations and business units.
SAP Implementation & Continuous Improvement
Lead and participate in SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, migrations, and enhancement projects.
Support both greenfield and brownfield SAP deployment initiatives.
Develop business cases, project plans, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with IT Project Managers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, automation, process optimization, and standardization.
Manage the full project lifecycle, including readiness assessments, blueprint workshops, business process analysis, collaboration with consultants and key users, master data preparation, data migration, user training validation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), go-live activities, and post-implementation support.
Project Management
Manage multiple SAP projects simultaneously across various functional areas and manufacturing locations.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, status reports, and risk mitigation plans.
Coordinate activities among business teams, consultants, vendors, and technical resources.
Facilitate project meetings and provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.
SAP Support & Operations
Provide second- and third-level SAP support to business users.
Troubleshoot complex SAP issues and coordinate resolution efforts with functional and technical teams.
Evaluate enhancement requests and prepare functional specifications for development teams.
Support integrations between SAP and third-party systems, including EDI, MES, WMS, BI, and other manufacturing-related applications.
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
Customer Service & Business Partnership
Build strong relationships with plant leadership, production teams, supply chain, finance, engineering, quality, and other business functions.
Deliver exceptional customer service through a consultative, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.
Conduct end-user training sessions and facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on SAP capabilities, limitations, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and maximize the value of SAP investments.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time to support on-site SAP implementations, project activities, and plant operations across North America.
Experience
Minimum of 7-10 years of hands-on SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of experience implementing SAP solutions, with additional experience providing production support and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven experience leading or participating in multiple full-cycle SAP implementations, upgrades, migrations, and rollouts.
Experience working within automotive manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and SAP integration across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and finance functions.
Experience supporting multi-site operations and enterprise-wide SAP deployments across North America is preferred.
SAP Functional Knowledge
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and system integration across multiple SAP functional areas, including:
MM (Materials Management): Procurement, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling agreements, vendor collaboration, and material master data management.
PP (Production Planning): Production planning, manufacturing execution, capacity planning, shop floor processes, and production scheduling.
SD (Sales & Distribution): Order-to-cash processes, customer requirements management, pricing, shipping, billing, and logistics execution.
WM/EWM (Warehouse Management/Extended Warehouse Management), QM (Quality Management), PM (Plant Maintenance), and PS (Project Systems): Warehouse operations, inventory control, quality processes, maintenance management, project tracking, and related operational activities.
FI/CO (Finance & Controlling), EDI, BI, and SAP S/4HANA: Financial integration, cost and profitability analysis, electronic data interchange, reporting and analytics, business intelligence, and modern SAP S/4HANA platforms.
Preferred Automotive & Manufacturing Experience
Experience supporting JIT (Just-in-Time) and JIS (Just-in-Sequence) manufacturing environments and automotive supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, and material flow processes.
Experience supporting EDI transactions and integrations with automotive OEMs, suppliers, and third-party partners.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities across North America is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with automotive industry requirements, including quality standards, traceability, customer releases, and supply chain management processes.
Skills & Competencies
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven leadership capabilities, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple projects, and support requests in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused mindset with a proactive, consultative, and service-oriented approach.
Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Strong presentation, documentation, facilitation, and end-user training skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Power BI.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective SAP solutions and recommendations.
Travel Requirements
Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico to support plant operations, SAP implementations, project deployments, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel requirements may reach up to 80% depending on project phase, implementation schedules, and business needs.
Must possess or be able to obtain all required travel documentation, including a valid passport and any applicable work authorization.
Ability to support occasional off-hours and weekend activities during critical project milestones, system cutovers, and go-live events.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate combines deep SAP functional expertise with strong project leadership and a thorough understanding of automotive manufacturing operations.
This individual is a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver who can effectively bridge the gap between business and IT.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering SAP solutions that improve operational performance, support business objectives, and drive continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing locations.
They will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to customer service while supporting complex SAP initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Above all, they will bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach and the ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable SAP solutions.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in implementation lead jobs.
- Three or more years managing full-cycle software or platform implementations end to end
- Experience with at least one enterprise platform such as Salesforce, SAP, Workday, or ServiceNow
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams through go-live milestones
- Proficiency with project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
- Strong client-facing communication skills with experience presenting to executive stakeholders
- PMP, CAPM, or platform-specific certifications preferred but not always required
Tips for Your Implementation Lead Job Search
Quantify your project outcomes on your resume
Recruiters scanning implementation lead resumes want to see go-live dates hit, adoption rates achieved, and escalations avoided. Replace vague descriptions of project oversight with specific outcomes tied to timelines, team size, and the platform you deployed.
Tailor your resume to the tech stack listed
Implementation lead roles vary sharply by platform. A listing for Salesforce CRM and one for Workday HCM are looking for different experience. Mirror the exact product names from each job description so your resume clears automated screening before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists implementation lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional stakeholder experience
Implementation leads operate at the intersection of IT, operations, and end users. Employers want to see that you've managed conflicting priorities across departments. Name the functions you aligned, not just the project, to show you can handle the political complexity of large rollouts.
Prepare a structured case study for interviews
Most implementation lead interviews include a scenario question about a derailed deployment. Walk interviewers through a real situation using a clear problem, action, and result structure. Concrete details about scope creep, vendor delays, or resistance to change make your answer credible and memorable.
Negotiate start date alongside base compensation
If you're mid-deployment at your current employer, a flexible start date protects your professional reputation and gives you negotiating room. Raise it during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, and frame it around a clean handoff rather than a personal preference.
Implementation Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most implementation leads?
The companies hiring the most implementation leads right now include Sargent & Lundy, Paylocity, and Strada, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at enterprise software vendors, management consulting firms, and large healthcare systems running platform migrations.
How many implementation lead jobs are remote?
About 74% of implementation lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though on-site presence is more common during go-live phases and initial client onboarding. Roles focused on post-launch support, training coordination, and configuration tend to offer the most consistent remote flexibility compared to those tied to physical infrastructure deployments.
How do you become an implementation lead?
Start in a project coordinator or business analyst role at a software vendor or consulting firm where you gain exposure to implementation cycles. From there, take on progressively larger deployment projects, earning ownership of client communication and go-live planning. Building platform certifications and demonstrating you can manage cross-functional teams without direct authority is what moves candidates into lead roles.
Can you get hired as an implementation lead with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior implementation lead roles if they have strong technical aptitude and client-facing experience from adjacent positions like customer success, IT support, or business analysis. Emphasizing your ability to translate technical requirements into plain language for end users, and showing you've contributed to a deployment project in any capacity, significantly strengthens an entry-level application.
What does the implementation lead interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen focuses on your background and platform experience. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on a specific deployment you led, including how you handled scope changes or stakeholder conflict. A final round often includes a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would structure a rollout, sometimes in front of a panel.
Where can I find and apply to implementation lead jobs?
You can find and apply to implementation lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your platform experience, industry background, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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