Head of SAP CC / SAP S/4HANA (f/m)

Your challenge

• Manage and develop the SAP team (7 direct + 7 in matrix) consisting of functional and technical staff, across geographies and time zones in close collaboration with matrix managers

• Be responsible for our SAP solution and provide leadership for daily operations, roadmap and strategy

• Act as delivery manager for all delivered solutions: change requests, projects, incident management, process optimization/automation, user support etc.

• Establish solid working relationships with business stakeholders and an understanding of segment business models

• Represent the SAP perspective within the global architecture, business process ecosystem, relevant boards and user community

• Apply industry best practices around ERP demand management, change management, agile operations, and contribute to the establishment of a group wide efficient operating model

• Raise standards and promote SAP landscape to the function heads for broad buy-in

• Drive cultural change towards user adoption of digital processes and tools

• Manage suppliers, contracts, and budget allocated to the SAP landscape, in close collaboration with other delivery managers, the architecture team, Procurement, Legal, etc.

• Actively support the transformation of the SAP architecture towards cloud consumption and SAP S/4HANA migration

• Advise senior stakeholders of towards solutions to business challenges

Your qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field such as computer science or business administration or equivalent professional qualification

• In depth knowledge, SAP certified in at least one of the following modules: FI/CO, MM SD, PP

• Built, led and developed a SAP Competence Centre

• Significant experience of managing a SAP system incorporating support and project management, including a number of implementations

• Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA system design, setup, implementation and rollout, particularly in migrating from an SAP ECC to a S/4HANA system in a multi geography setup

• Significant experience managing teams comprising permanent staff, consultants, and contractors (on and possibly offshore)

• Leadership experience with globally distributed cross functional teams

• Experience working with senior leadership and confidence in communication at all levels

• Preferably experience in an engineering focused industrial or manufacturing business

• Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills

• Planning and organizing skills to make use of these skills independently and in a goal-oriented manner as part of a strong team

• Pro-active approach with a convincing appearance and diplomatic communication skill

• able to guide and advise others to improve the situation

• Full proficiency in English (business fluent at a contractual level) is essential

• Good German language skills are an advantage

Your benefits

• Structured induction process

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions

• Working environment with professional development opportunities

• Participation in job related training and further education

• Appreciative cooperation with a family like corporate culture

• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks

• Above average pension fund

• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees