Head of SAP - IT Applications & IT Platforms

Exyte AG

Stuttgart, Germany

about 2 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, German

Job source

de.indeed.com

Tech stack

SAP Cloud Software Applications Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) IT Management SAP (Applications) SAP Plant Maintenance SAP Project Management Information Technology SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Own and drive the SAP strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and transformation objectives
Ensure continuity of the end-to-end SAP program across implementation, rollout, and operations
Lead and govern the global SAP (S/4HANA) template + SAP cloud ecosystem, ensuring standardization, integrity, and controlled deviations
Provide functional leadership to SAP IT teams leads, ensuring alignment across domains and E2E processes
Manage SAP licensing, vendor ecosystem, and strategic partners, including performance, cost, and risk control

Requirements

10-15 years of experience leading global SAP S/4HANA landscapes, transformation initiatives, and rollout programs
Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, governance, template management, and integration landscapes
Proven leadership experience in matrix organizations with strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
Solid knowledge of IT governance, compliance, security, audit requirements, and end-to-end traceability
Experience in vendor, service, and contract management (SAP, AMS), including budget ownership and cost optimization
University degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field; MBA is an advantage
SAP and project management certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ITIL, COBIT, PM methodologies) preferred; fluent English required, German is a strong advantage

Benefits & conditions

Buddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team
Work-life balance: There is always the possibility of switching to mobile working
Catering: Free coffee specialities as well as water dispensers are accessible on every floor
Keep fit: Exyte subsidises your fitness contract through EGYM Wellpass at over 5,000 locations in Germany