Director - SAP S/4 Service Delivery
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Job description
- Own end-to-end SAP S/4HANA production support and service delivery across all regions.
- Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability aligned with business SLAs.
- Lead incident, problem, and change management processes to minimize business disruptions.
- Establish and run a 24x7 global support model with clear escalation paths.
- Business Continuity & Stability
- Ensure robust hypercare, release management, and transport governance processes.
- Drive risk mitigation strategies for production deployments (e.g., major releases, go-lives).
- Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for SAP systems.
- Lead command centers during critical events and go-live periods.
- Vendor & AMS Management
- Manage global Application Management Services (AMS) partners and vendors.
- Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics.
- Drive vendor performance through governance frameworks and regular reviews.
- Optimize cost and improve service quality through strategic vendor management.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner closely with business leaders, IT leadership, and functional teams to align priorities.
- Act as the single point of accountability for SAP production support.
- Communicate system performance, risks, and improvements to executive stakeholders.
- Ensure business satisfaction and alignment with IT service delivery.
- Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Drive automation, AI/ML-based monitoring, and proactive issue resolution.
- Implement best practices in ITIL service management.
- Lead initiatives to improve system performance, user experience, and operational efficiency.
- Support ongoing S/4HANA enhancements, upgrades, and innovation programs.
- Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing global SAP support organization.
- Foster strong collaboration across onshore/offshore teams.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Ensure proper resource planning and skill development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher AND 15 plus years of experience in IT Service Delivery or Technology Delivery, * 12 plus years of SAP Implementations and or SAP Service Delivery
- 5 years of managing large SAP Service Delivery
- 5 years of managing large global teams of 50+ people
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- 5 plus years of experience in Manufacturing Industry
- 3 years of experience in Healthcare or Medtech Industry
- Skills include Service Delivery, IT Operations , Business Stakeholders Management
Benefits & conditions
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $246,800 - $339,350, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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