Senior Manager – ERP Systems (Oracle & SAP)

We are looking for

A Senior Manager – ERP Systems (Oracle & SAP) to join our team at H&P, to be based at our offices in Aberdeen.  

Key details

Job title: Senior Manager – ERP Systems (Oracle & SAP)

Location: Aberdeen, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag, and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies https://www.hpinc.com/about/careers

At H&P, our people are our strength

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

There are many benefits of working for H&P, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare
• Health risk assessment
• Retired benefits
• Family leave
• Vacation leave

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

You and the role

The Senior Manager – ERP Systems is responsible for the strategic leadership, stability, and evolution of enterprise ERP platforms, primarily Oracle and SAP. This role owns the ERP roadmap, drives cross-functional delivery, ensures operational excellence, and acts as a trusted partner to Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT leadership.

The role balances hands-on governance with business-level stakeholder management, ensuring ERP platforms support business growth, compliance, and digital transformation.

Primary responsibilities 

ERP Strategy & Leadership

• Define and own the ERP application strategy and multi-year roadmap for Oracle and SAP platforms
• Lead ERP modernization initiatives like cloud migration, upgrades, integrations, and process optimization
• Ensure ERP solutions align with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and technology standards

Program & Delivery Management

• Oversee large-scale ERP programs including implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and acquisitions
• Manage dependencies across Oracle and SAP landscapes and related systems (EPM, HCM, SCM, BI)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable business outcomes

Operational Excellence

• Own ERP production stability, availability, performance, and incident management
• Establish and enforce ITIL-based service management, SLAs, and KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and automation

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Act as the primary ERP liaison for Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, and Executive Leadership
• Translating business requirements into scalable ERP solutions
• Influence decision-making at the VP and C-suite level with clear data and recommendations

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage system integrators, AMS providers, and software vendors
• Own ERP budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure vendor accountability and value realization

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish ERP governance models covering security, controls, data integrity, and change management
• Ensure compliance with SOX, audit requirements, and data privacy standards
• Oversee role design, access controls, and segregation of duties

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor ERP managers, architects, and functional leads
• Build high-performing teams across internal staff and partners