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IT Manager, SAP COE Operations

12/14/2025

Lead SAP Production Planning workstreams and ensure the stability and optimization of SAP PP capabilities across manufacturing facilities. Partner with various stakeholders to drive efficiency through process improvements and deliver functional solutions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

North Point Technology, LLC, was founded in 2002 by Lisa W. Lee and Robert P. Lee, with a basic mission to provide the highest-quality service possible in systems integration, automation engineering and industrial controls. The firm also offers proprietary software products, which allow our clients to optimize their industrial automation processes and implement the latest in systems engineering solutions at a fraction of the cost and time. The firm is one of only a few systems integrators in the Northeastern U.S. which holds a Premier level of Certification in Ignition software by Inductive Automation. We employ a staff of highly specialized engineers with expertise in a wide variety of industries and applications. Our business administration and operations staff have executive level experience with Fortune 500 corporations in high tech manufacturing and engineering. We value and promote hard work, ingenuity, creativity, strong client partnerships, and good business ethics. North Point Technology is a business member of the Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA) internationally, The Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology of the Southern Tier( AM&T), as well as The Greater Binghamton and Greater Syracuse Chambers of Commerce. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a flexible and varied work environment, with challenging opportunities in the field of industrial automation and control systems engineering. We are growing with new office locations to support a diverse client base. We serve clients across the United States and around the world, including Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. *North Point Technology, LLC is categorized as a Women Owned Business Enterprise(WBE) and a Small Business Enterprise. The company holds WBE Certification with the City of Albany, New York.

About the Role

<h3 data-start="350" data-end="371">Role Overview</h3> Dana is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead SAP Center of Excellence Operations with a primary focus on SAP Production Planning and manufacturing execution support. This role owns the stability, optimization, and evolution of SAP PP capabilities across Dana manufacturing facilities and plays a critical role in SAP deployments, organizational changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and ongoing production support. This position requires a hands on leader who understands manufacturing environments, SAP in production settings, and how to drive results across cross functional teams. <hr data-start="971" data-end="974"> <h3 data-start="976" data-end="1004">Key Responsibilities</h3> Lead SAP Production Planning workstreams across deployments, enhancements, and operational support Define and execute mid term and long term SAP PP strategy in coordination with SAP Release and Enterprise IT leadership Own SAP PP configuration, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations Partner closely with plant operations, supply chain, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions Drive efficiency through process improvements, innovation, and automation within SAP and connected systems Lead SAP PP enhancements, new implementations, and rollouts across Dana facilities Gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional specifications Ensure system configurations, customizations, and processes meet quality, security, and compliance standards Partner with developers and technical teams to deliver functional solutions and resolve issues Ensure incidents and system issues are identified, tracked, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing SAP COE team <hr data-start="2130" data-end="2133"> <h3 data-start="2135" data-end="2166">Required Qualifications</h3> Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, engineering, or related technical discipline Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education Seven or more years of relevant SAP and manufacturing systems experience Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience leading SAP workstreams or teams in manufacturing environments <hr data-start="2582" data-end="2585"> <h3 data-start="2587" data-end="2614">Required Experience</h3> Hands on experience with SAP Production Planning in discrete manufacturing environments Experience supporting SAP deployments, enhancements, and production operations Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and how they integrate across systems Experience with requirements gathering, process modeling, and functional design Experience developing functional specifications and supporting system testing including integration testing and user acceptance testing Strong issue identification and problem solving skills in complex operational environments Familiarity with project methodologies and structured delivery approaches <hr data-start="3266" data-end="3269"> <h3 data-start="3271" data-end="3309">Preferred Technical Experience</h3> Discrete manufacturing environments MES system integration Material Master data management Capacity Planning and MRP RF scanning solutions SAP Fiori applications Inventory Management and Warehouse Management systems <hr data-start="3534" data-end="3537"> <h3 data-start="3539" data-end="3565">Leadership Profile</h3> This role requires a leader who is comfortable operating in plant environments, engaging directly with stakeholders, and making decisions that impact production operations. The ideal candidate brings credibility, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.<div class="content-conclusion">North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!  We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!  We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.  Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!  For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</div>

Key Skills

SAP Production PlanningManufacturing OperationsProcess ImprovementsRequirements GatheringFunctional SpecificationsProblem SolvingProject MethodologiesMES System IntegrationMaterial Master Data ManagementCapacity PlanningMRPRF Scanning SolutionsSAP Fiori ApplicationsInventory ManagementWarehouse Management Systems