Global Platform Owner SAP ERP & Integrated Solutions (mfd)

We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to shape and drive our global SAP ERP platform landscape including Spend Management and Backoffice solutions.

In this role you will lead a team of internal and external experts and serve as the key interface between IT and business functions. Reporting to the Head of SAP this position plays a central role in defining and executing the roadmap for all SAP ERP systems and related SaaS platforms across Fresenius Kabi.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a global complex environment and can lead cross-functional collaboration while continuously aligning technology capabilities with business needs., * Lead and develop a global team across SAP ERP Spend Management and Backoffice Solutions

• Act as a central point of contact for business counterparts and Business Relationship Managers
• Govern initiatives and manage escalations related to SAP ERP and related platforms
• Oversee solution design and estimation including review and approval of proposals
• Align IT delivery with business priorities project goals and key deliverables
• Conduct resource and capacity planning; manage onboarding / offboarding and external partners
• Drive coordination between SAP functional teams and other IT areas (e.g. Basis Infrastructure)
• Partner with senior leadership to contribute to business objectives and long-term planning
• Ensure compliance by collaborating with Quality Validation and Audit teams
• Scale SAP and partner solutions in alignment with business needs
• Define and manage the application and services portfolio
• Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives
• Govern project delivery from design to go-live ensuring quality and timeliness
• Manage budgets and financial performance of the area
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coach team members and support professional development

• 10 years of experience in IT management with deep SAP ERP system expertise (implementation and operations)
• Proven leadership of large-scale programs and cross-functional teams in complex global settings
• Strong expertise in SaaS-based Spend Management and Backoffice solutions (e.g. Ariba, Taulia, Blackline, OpenText, VIM)
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management and harmonization across multinational organizations
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or validated environments is a plus
• High cultural and political sensitivity; adept at navigating matrix organizations and managing global stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of SAP ERP and related engagement / delivery models
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Able to translate technical concepts into business value and vice versa
• Strong communication influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Fluent in English both spoken and written
• Proactive solution-oriented and collaborative leadership style
• Willingness to travel occasionally

At Fresenius Kabi we are committed to life and to transformation. As we modernize and centralize our IT platforms globally this role is pivotal to delivering innovative scalable and reliable solutions that support our mission. You will join a collaborative team led with purpose and have the opportunity to shape the future of our ERP and supporting platforms across the globe. #J-18808-Ljbffr