Delivering Specialist SAP Talent for a Leading U.S. Sports & Entertainment Organisation
Securing SAP Talent for a Leading U.S. Sports & Entertainment Organisation
Key Achievements
- Specialist Talent Delivered: Successfully placed an SAP Enterprise Architect to lead a complex SAP transformation.
- Exclusive Recruitment Partnership: Won the pitch against non-SAP specialist suppliers.
- Strategic Impact: Enabled the organisation to move forward with its SAP HANA, S/4HANA, and BTP initiatives.
Overview
A leading U.S. sports & entertainment organisation owned by one of SAP’s co-founders was making a significant investment in SAP technology to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Their vision for an Intelligent Enterprise required a highly skilled SAP Enterprise Architect to lead the transformation.
However, the right hire was proving difficult to find, with the company facing challenges sourcing candidates with both deep technical expertise and strong business acumen. Whitehall was selected as the exclusive SAP recruitment partner to solve this issue.
Project Roadblocks
Despite being a high-profile organisation, the client faced significant hiring challenges:
- Lack of SAP-Specific Talent: Their existing recruitment suppliers struggled to find a candidate with the right mix of technical expertise and leadership skills.
- Business & IT Alignment: The role required an individual who could bridge the gap between IT teams, application owners, vendors, and business leaders.
- Urgency & Project Risk: Without the right talent, the organisation risked delays in key SAP initiatives, impacting their long-term digital transformation goals.
Without a specialist SAP recruitment partner, they faced the risk of extended hiring timelines and resource gaps that could delay critical projects.
Our Strategic Approach
Whitehall developed a tailored recruitment strategy to address the client’s needs, leveraging our deep SAP expertise and industry connections.
- Exclusive Recruitment Partnership: Whitehall was engaged after successfully pitching against non-SAP recruitment suppliers.
- Targeted Headhunting & Referrals: We leveraged our global SAP network to identify highly specialised talent.
- Specialist SAP Search Strategy: Using Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct referrals, we pinpointed professionals with both technical depth and business leadership skills.
This strategic approach allowed us to quickly deliver high-quality candidates who aligned with the organisation’s technical requirements and cultural expectations.
Tangible Results
Over the course of the engagement, Whitehall successfully:
- Placed an SAP Enterprise Architect with expertise in SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and cloud integrations.
- Filled the role within 60 days, allowing the organisation to move forward with critical SAP projects.
- Exceeded client expectations, securing a long-term partnership for future SAP hiring needs.
Final Insights
Whitehall’s specialist SAP recruitment expertise enabled this leading sports & entertainment organisation to secure elite talent that their previous suppliers couldn’t deliver. By providing a targeted, strategic approach, we helped them:
- Ensure a smooth transition to SAP S/4HANA and BTP
- Avoid project delays by securing talent efficiently
- Establish a trusted long-term SAP recruitment partnership
Secure the SAP talent your business needs
Finding first-class SAP professionals requires a specialist approach. Whitehall delivers expert recruitment solutions, connecting businesses with the niche SAP talent needed to drive transformation and innovation.
SAP Recruitment in the U.S.
