Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Ensure seamless Application Management Services for core ERP solutions (SAP ECC6 & SAP S/4), including interfaced solutions (e.g., Vendor Portal, Demand Planning, Customs & Compliance).
2. Lead an experienced global SAP team across PP, MM, LE, VC, WM, and QM modules.
3. Contribute to the SAP S/4 HANA implementation, with the Brownfield conversion program initiated in 2024.
4. Drive process engineering, roll-out, and release management activities.
5. Develop and manage a strategic project portfolio and roadmap.
6. Oversee successful project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
7. Manage business demand effectively, fostering strong IT-business alignment.
8. Own IT budgeting and spend management within the area of responsibility.
9. Conduct RfI/RfP management for product, service, and vendor evaluations.
10. Execute vendor management, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
11. Willingness to travel for business purposes (approx. 10%).
Your Qualifications
12. University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent professional qualification.
13. SAP and project management certifications are a plus.
14. Preferably some leadership development experience.
15. Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global IT environment.
16. Strong know-how in global intercompany logistics, preferably in manufacturing; expertise in “forecast-to-plan,” “plan-to-produce,” and “source-to-pay” SAP processes.
17. Proficiency in business requirements analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and ensuring both functional and non-functional coverage.
18. Experience managing all project phases in waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
19. Strong collaboration, communication, delegation, and execution skills; leads by example and fosters a can-do mentality.
20. Excellent English skills (company language); additional languages are an advantage; strong intercultural and leadership abilities.
21. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to build trust, act fairly, and respect others.
Our Offer
22. an international working environment with long tradition
23. versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
24. good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
25. a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation