Lead SAP IT Trainer

As an SAP S/4HANA Lead Trainer - R2R your role will involve:

• Providing functional support to a global network of Key Users, sharing advanced SAP S/4HANA knowledge and troubleshooting expertise
• Supporting capacity planning and upskilling initiatives to ensure continuous capability development across teams
• Designing, developing, and continuously improving training concepts using modern and innovative learning methods
• Owning and maintaining training materials for the Record-to-Report (R2R) stream
• Planning and delivering train-the-trainer sessions, including functional training, frameworks, and soft skills coaching
• Supporting Key Users in the preparation and execution of end-user training sessions
• Evaluating training effectiveness, documenting insights, and driving continuous improvement across the training programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping global SAP training initiatives within a forward-thinking, international organization. The role offers a remote working model with some occasional travel to Cambourne, Cambridge for Key Workshops and team meetings, alongside the opportunity to travel internationally (up to 25%).

• Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP and S/4HANA training and consulting in a global environment
• Proven experience working on global template rollout projects
• Expert knowledge of SAP Record-to-Report (R2R), including FI, CO, General Ledger, and Asset Accounting
• Strong experience in developing and delivering training plans, materials, and concepts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and Teams
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages such as French, German, or Chinese are advantageous
• Knowledge of discrete industries, with exposure to mechanical engineering, high-tech, optics, or semiconductors considered a plus
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a global environment
• Strong change management experience and a track record of leading global training rollouts
• Experience in capacity planning and upskilling initiatives
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)

As an employee at ZEISS, we have amazing benefits to offer you, including:

• A global role with high visibility and impact in an innovation-driven company.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative culture and the flexibility to work remotely.
• The chance to contribute to shaping how ZEISS trains and enables its global workforce.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 8.5% Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Lameez Peer

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries, generating more than 11.8 billion euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe. We're looking for an SAP S/4HANA Lead Trainer - R2R to join our team.