Senior SAP Operations Specialist; Grid Automation

Job Description Summary

Senior SAP Operations Specialist – Stafford, UK | Bilbao (Pinoa), Spain | Montpellier, France – Permanent, Hybrid

Bridge between operations and digital technology, shaping how a global energy leader uses SAP to power its future.

Senior SAP Operations Specialist is the critical connection point between Regional Operations, Central Operations, and Digital Technology, ensuring SAP accurately reflects and supports the needs of our Grid Automation business.

• Represent GA Operations as the go‑to authority in all IT and SAP initiatives, translating end‑to‑end operational needs—from order management to product hierarchy and material attributes—into clear, actionable business requirements.
• Govern system integrity by challenging digital solutions that deviate from SAP logic or GA standards, ensuring all regional tools remain aligned with SAP master and transactional data.
• Lead process optimisation through gap analysis of existing operational systems, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and data integrity across the business.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology teams and Subject Matter Experts to design, test, and deploy SAP‑based tools, and drive user readiness through training materials and hands‑on sessions.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting and support for complex business flows, supporting GA users across SAP SD, MM, and PP modules.
• Drive the standardisation of GA SAP processes globally, fostering a continuous improvement mindset focused on eliminating waste and strengthening consistency across all regions.

• Operational SAP fluency; expert level in SAP SD with strong functional knowledge across SAP MM, PP, and FI modules.
• Solid understanding of end‑to‑end business flows within a manufacturing, order management, production, or logistics environment, from customer order intake to fulfilment, payment, and returns.
• Active listener and translator, facilitating discussions between technical DT teams and business users.
• Team empowerment: passion for training and upskilling colleagues.
• Proven experience supporting or deploying SAP‑based digital tools in operational environments, ideally across multiple regions or business units.
• Ability to translate complex SAP logic into clear operational language, communicating effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Experience working as a SAP Key User, Super User, or Business Process Expert.
• Process improvement mindset; proactively applying Lean concepts to drive small, meaningful improvements.
• Flexibility to travel to regional locations as business needs require.

A background in Order Management, Production, or Logistics is a strong advantage. Familiarity with traceability requirements such as serial number management and installed‑base tools such as Service Max would also be beneficial. A formal degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline is a nice to have.

Permanent position with flexibility to be based in Stafford (UK),
Bilbao – Pinoa (Spain), or Montpellier (France). Hybrid working model allows you to balance time between office and home.

Hybrid working model, fair pay, performance‑based rewards, wellbeing programmes for employees and families, career development opportunities across teams and functions.

GE Vernova is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting disadvantaged groups and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No