Ariat International · 17 hours ago
Senior Applications Manager
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAriat International is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. They are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Manager to lead their SAP functional team and drive the strategic direction of their enterprise applications portfolio.
FashionManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Leading SAP-related projects from initiation through post-implementation support
Coordinating with technical teams on integrations, custom developments, and data migration
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
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
Company
Ariat International
Ariat International It is a designer and producer of equestrian clothing, accessories, and footwear.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Ariat International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LNK Partners
2006-11-15Private Equity
Leadership Team
Pankaj Gupta
CFO and COO
Recent News
Ariat International, Inc.
2025-09-02
Company data provided by crunchbase