Manager of IT Consultants - $60.10 - $81.73 per hour

About the role

This opportunity is for an experienced Manager of IT Consultants to lead a team of SAP specialists in a remote role with regular client-site travel. The role focuses on team leadership, consultant development, project oversight, cost management, client relationship management, and delivery support for SAP EWM-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of SAP EWM consultants.
• Build and maintain a high-performance team culture focused on accountability, ownership, and strong delivery.
• Define priorities, set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career progression for team members.
• Guide consultants in a remote team environment while maintaining strong team alignment and performance.
• Skills Development
• Implement training programs to strengthen the technical and soft skills of consultants.
• Support consultant development in SAP module certifications, warehouse optimization best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Help team members build capabilities related to automation, AI integration, and modern SAP delivery practices.
• Cost Management
• Manage organizational budgets, resource allocation, and cost controls to support profitability.
• Monitor expenses and ensure actual costs remain aligned with approved budgets.
• Optimize staffing plans and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency.
• Client Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for SAP EWM-related projects.
• Gather requirements, manage expectations, resolve issues, and support timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Ensure delivered solutions align with client business objectives.
• Project Oversight
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver SAP EWM solutions.
• Help ensure projects meet timelines, quality standards, and SAP best practices.
• Support implementation, training, issue resolution, and troubleshooting activities.
• Apply knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, project management tools, and SDLC processes.
• Strategic Planning
• Contribute to SAP strategy by identifying market trends and recommending process improvements.
• Support business development efforts related to SAP consulting and delivery capabilities.
• Help improve consulting operations, team readiness, and client delivery outcomes.
• Travel and On-Site Support
• Conduct regular visits to client sites for hands-on leadership, workshops, training, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain productivity and team leadership while working remotely.
• Travel up to 50% of the time, including domestic and potentially international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership and/or managerial role.
• Proven track record managing and developing teams.
• Experience leading teams in remote work environments.
• Strong understanding of SAP EWM functionality is desirable.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes, inventory management, and transportation management is preferred.
• Experience with cost management tools and methodologies, including keeping actual costs within budget.
• Earned Value Management System knowledge, including EVM or EVMS, is highly desirable.
• Excellent client-facing skills with successful stakeholder management and project delivery experience.
• Experience working with the Department of War or other federal agencies is desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including resource allocation, resource management, coaching, and skills development.
• Financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Outstanding communication skills for client interactions and executive leadership briefings.
• Proficiency in SAP EWM configuration, customization, and integration with other SAP modules is desirable.
• Experience with SAP module integrations such as TM, MM, SD, and FICO is desirable.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills in complex warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle processes.
• Willingness to travel regularly up to 50% while working remotely.