Service Delivery Manager

Service Delivery Manager (SAP CoE)

Our Team: How We Enrich Everyday Life

You will be joining Bauer Media Group at an exciting stage of growth as we establish our SAP Centre of Excellence in Portugal, alongside our existing hub in Poland. As part of our international technology organisation, you will work with talented colleagues across multiple countries, supporting critical business services that enable some of Europe's most recognised media brands to operate effectively every day.

Our SAP Centre of Excellence is a collaborative, process-driven team of specialists who focus on delivering reliable services, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the smooth operation of business-critical systems. As one of the first hires in Portugal, you will play a key role in shaping how the team grows and succeeds.

The Difference You Will Make

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and continuously improve our SAP service delivery capability. As our Service Delivery Manager, you will act as a key point of coordination across teams, countries and business functions, ensuring effective service delivery and operational excellence.

You will work closely with technical specialists, stream leads, and stakeholders across our international organisation to identify bottlenecks, resolve complex challenges, and maintain operational excellence.

Your Role

• Leading service delivery activities across the SAP Centre of Excellence
• Managing incident, problem, change, and service request processes
• Ensuring ticket queues are effectively monitored and managed
• Coordinating complex incidents and cross-functional initiatives
• Driving continual service improvement initiatives
• Identifying and resolving process bottlenecks
• Building relationships across multiple countries and cultures
• Supporting the growth and people management of a local team
• Providing leadership, coaching, and guidance

The Skills You Will Bring

Essential

• Proven Service Delivery Manager or Service Manager experience
• Strong ITIL and service management knowledge
• Experience managing incidents, problems, changes, and requests
• Previous people leadership experience
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders across functions and countries
• Continuous improvement experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Nice to Have

• SAP environment experience
• SAP S/4HANA knowledge
• International shared services or CoE experience

Working pattern / location

This role is based in Porto and follows a hybrid working model: 2-3 days in the office and the rest from home. This is a permanent position.

What’s in it for you

• Additional vacation days (birthday, tolerance days, half‑day for children up to age 12).
• On‑site medical consultations twice per month and psychotherapy sessions via Team 24.
• Access to BMAP Club events and activities.
• Meal allowance provided separately.

Closing

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d love to hear from you – apply now. If there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know.