SAP Talent Secures £1m Digital Transformation for Global Manufacturer

POSTED ON 21 January 2025 BY Whitehall Resources

Expert SAP Talent Secures £1m Digital Transformation for Global Manufacturer

Key Achievements

  • Strategic Placements Delivered Ahead of Schedule: SAP specialists sourced and onboarded within tight timelines.
  • Successful Project Delivery: All hires completed within budget and two months ahead of schedule.
  • Trusted Partnership Established: Exclusive recruitment agreement and long-term collaboration.

Overview

With a history spanning 135 years, this global manufacturer has earned a reputation for innovation, delivering state-of-the-art designs incorporating groundbreaking technology. Their products, trusted by over 100 armed forces worldwide, are complemented by comprehensive 360-degree maintenance services.

To stay competitive, the manufacturer embarked on a £1m+ SAP S/4HANA upgrade across the US and Europe. Facing tight deadlines and regulatory challenges in the US, they required an expert recruitment partner capable of rapidly assembling a high-performing SAP team. Whitehall was selected exclusively to meet this critical need.

Project Roadblocks

The client’s ambitious digital transformation required a recruitment partner that could:

  • Source SAP Experts with Niche S/4HANA Skills: Specialists were needed with experience in key areas such as data migration, business processes, and BTP integration, ready to work on-site or in hybrid roles across regions.
  • Deliver Hires Swiftly: Tight project deadlines meant the partner needed to provide qualified professionals quickly, ensuring no delays to the upgrade timeline.
  • Navigate Stringent US Compliance: With the project managed in the US, the recruitment process had to meet strict governance and onboarding requirements, ensuring every hire was compliant and ready to start.

Our Strategic Approach

Whitehall implemented a tailored recruitment strategy to address the client’s complex requirements. By establishing a single point of contact, we streamlined communication and built strong relationships with the client’s talent team and SAP stakeholders, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs.
Leveraging our extensive SAP talent pool, we identified highly qualified candidates with relevant S/4HANA experience, carefully pre-screening each one to ensure both technical expertise and cultural alignment. This focused approach enabled us to deliver the right candidates efficiently, avoiding time wasted on irrelevant searches.

Tangible Results

Over seven months, Whitehall successfully delivered all required hires ahead of schedule and within budget, including:

  • SAP Data Migration Specialists
  • SAP Data Project Manager
  • SAP QM Consultant
  • SAP BTP Specialist
  • SAP QM Business Process Owner
  • Change Lead for SAP
  • Talent Training Developer
  • Windchill Solution Architect

All team members were fully onboarded nearly two months earlier than planned, enabling the client to meet critical project milestones with confidence.

Final Insights

Whitehall’s ability to deliver specialist SAP talent with speed and precision ensured the success of this manufacturer’s digital transformation. The seamless execution and strong trust established during the engagement highlight the value of partnering with an experienced SAP recruitment agency.

If your organisation is embarking on a digital transformation and requires expert SAP talent, Whitehall Resources is here to help. Contact us to learn more about our specialist recruitment services.

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