ERP Asst Deputy Director

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Job Req ID: 367 

Department: SAP Support - Administration 

Salary Range: $214,011.00 to $214,011.00 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: Information Technology 

Personnel Area: SAP Support Organization 

Closing Date: 07/21/2025 

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The Position:

Under the general direction of the Department Director and Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the City’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) support activities. A primary focus of this role is leading the City’s multi-year ERP modernization initiative, including the transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. The ADD will serve as a key project leader—facilitating RFP execution for vendor partners, coordinating across functional, technical, and business stakeholders, and establishing governance structures to ensure compliance throughout the transition.

In addition to modernization efforts, the ADD will help oversee daily ERP operations, ensuring system performance, issue resolution, and business continuity. The role includes developing and executing strategic plans, project schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and communication plans to align ERP initiatives with organizational goals and ensure timely delivery. The ADD will also play a critical role in maintaining continuity of operations while supporting the City’s shift to modern digital platforms that enhance core enterprise functions

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.

• A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related field OR
• Eight (8+) years of SAP functional or technical support and five (5) years of management or supervisory experience in a systems support environment

Desirable Qualifications:  

• Detailed understanding of SAP ERP systems including SAP core modules functionality, technical architecture and key integration points within a public sector environment 
• Strong understanding of SAP project management methodologies 
• Practical experience in and knowledgeable in SAP software development lifecycle 
• Able to interpret, formulate, administer, and implement information technology policies, standards, procedures and internal controls within the City of San Diego 
• Demonstrated leadership and direct management experience in fast-paced environments
• Effective collaborator and able to engage efficiently with elected officials, agency partners, and various internal stakeholders
• Proven experience in fast-paced operations-based settings
• Track record of driving quality and efficiency improvements, monitoring performance, and cultivating an inclusive and positive workplace that values all employees
• Strong ability to proactively identify challenges and implement creative, viable operational solutions to improve service delivery
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects effectively, maintain accurate project schedules, and ensure timely completion of milestones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex or technical information to various audiences, including the public
• An advanced degree in Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Benefits:

The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). 
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate. 
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance. 

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees  (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924. 

The Department: 

The Department of Information Technology (IT), with a vision of delivering superior technology and wireless services, aims to foster strategic innovation through active collaboration with City and regional stakeholders. It provides enterprise IT services to the City of San Diego, its departments, locations, employees, and residents. The department includes ten teams working in key areas, including Wireless Technology Services, IT Contracts Management Team, and Cyber-Security and Risk Management Team. Through its mission of driving forward-thinking technology initiatives, IT seeks to provide high-quality services that meet the City's current needs. For more information, please visit this link.

The City:

With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan". 

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:

Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. 

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

  
 
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.