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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, IT - SAP Process Excellence & Intelligence - **Company:** Jabil Circuit, Inc. - **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP NetWeaver Data Management, SAPBasis, Information Technology, Data Analytics, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58882346-senior-director-it-sap-process-excellence-intelligence ## About the Role * 12+ years of experience in enterprise IT, SAP, or digital transformation roles. * Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance and Materials/Supply Chain domains. * Demonstrated success leading large-scale process excellence, standardization, and transformation initiatives. * Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, and modern enterprise data architectures. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively with platform, infrastructure, and operations leaders. * Strong business acumen with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders. * Experience operating in complex, global, matrixed organizations. Preferred Qualifications * Experience implementing or scaling AI-enabled SAP capabilities, including SAP Joule. * Background supporting Clean Core and fit-to-standard SAP strategies. * Experience in global, multi-instance SAP environments. * Familiarity with zero-copy data architectures and modern data platforms., * Bachelor's Degree required. * Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems. * Six (6) to eight (8) years' work-related experience required in a relevant Jabil IT position and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within an IT department. * Or a combination of education, experience and/or training ## Description Direct and lead the SAP Process Excellence & Intelligence function, driving enterprise process transformation, business value realization, and data-driven intelligence across the SAP landscape. This role is accountable for advancing finance and materials process excellence, AI-enabled insights, and SAP data products, while partnering closely with a peer Director responsible for SAP Platform Services & Operations., The Director plays a pivotal role in executing Jabil's Clean Core strategy, enabling fit-to-standard SAP processes, and accelerating adoption of SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), Datasphere, and Joule to support scalable, intelligent, and sustainable global operations., Leadership & Executive Management Recruitment and Retention * Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and teams across SAP process, data, and analytics domains. * Define role accountability and skill requirements aligned to SAP process excellence and transformation objectives. * Monitor engagement and retention metrics; proactively address gaps and succession needs. Employee and Team Development * Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis. * Establish and maintain training curricula aligned to SAP S/4HANA, process excellence, analytics, and AI capabilities. * Coach and mentor leaders and contributors to deliver consistent value to internal customers and business stakeholders. * Develop and execute succession plans for critical SAP process and data roles. Performance Management * Establish clear, measurable objectives and operational metrics linked to business outcomes and transformation value. * Provide ongoing coaching and feedback based on stakeholder input, delivery performance, and capability maturity. * Drive continuous improvement in execution quality, delivery predictability, and value realization. * Ensure consistent, fair, and timely recognition, rewards, and performance evaluations. Communication * Maintain regular forums for cross-functional communication and alignment. * Communicate strategy, priorities, and progress clearly using appropriate executive and operational messaging. * Adapt communication style to effectively influence a global, matrixed organization. * Provide regular updates to IT and business leadership on strategy execution and outcomes., Business Strategy & Direction * Define and execute the SAP Process Excellence & Intelligence strategy aligned to enterprise and campus strategic objectives. * Translate finance, supply chain, and enterprise strategies into executable SAP-enabled capabilities. * Serve as a trusted partner to Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, and Data leadership. * Provide clear roadmaps and progress updates on transformation initiatives. Business Process Excellence & Transformation Finance Transformation * Partner with Finance leaders to modernize finance processes leveraging SAP S/4HANA, analytics, and intelligent automation. * Drive standardized, best-practice financial processes aligned with Jabil's global operating model. Materials Optimization * Enable end-to-end materials planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain visibility through advanced SAP capabilities. * Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations leaders to improve material availability, cost efficiency, and resiliency. AI-Enabled Intelligence * Lead adoption of SAP Joule and AI-driven insights across Finance and Materials domains. * Partner with Data Science, Automation, and business teams to identify, prioritize, and scale AI use cases. * Ensure AI solutions are explainable, governable, and aligned to enterprise architecture and compliance standards. Data Products & SAP Data Strategy SAP Data Products * Define, establish, and manage SAP-centric data products supporting Finance, Supply Chain, and Enterprise Analytics. * Set data ownership, quality standards, governance, and lifecycle management., * Co-lead SAP platform enablement with the Director of SAP Platform Services & Operations. * Partner on: + Enterprise deployment and adoption of SAP BDC, Datasphere, and Joule + Platform roadmaps, dependencies, and architectural guardrails + Change management and business enablement * Co-own and advance the SAP Clean Core strategy, reducing customizations and promoting extensibility best practices. * Ensure process excellence initiatives align with platform sustainability, security, and operational stability. * Drive enterprise standardization across SAP instances. OPERATIONAL & GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES * Ensure projects and initiatives are planned and executed with the right balance of strategic transformation and operational integrity. * Define, track, and communicate meaningful KPIs and value metrics. * Drive cost transparency and identify opportunities to optimize spend through standardization and simplification. * Ensure full compliance with company policies related to security, privacy, health, safety, and quality. * Maintain strict confidentiality of enterprise and customer data. * Share best practices across Jabil facilities and global IT teams. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)