Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Shift work

Languages

English, German

Job source

www.xing.com

Tech stack

SAP ERP SAP (Applications) Systems Integration SAP S/4HANA Workday

Job description

• Define the global SAP strategy, target architecture, and roadmap, taking overall responsibility for the S/4HANA transformation and rollout.
• Drive a standard-first / Clean Core approach and harmonise end-to-end business processes across international entities and functional areas.
• Oversee the wider SAP application landscape and integrations, including Workday and xFlow, managing roadmaps, releases, and application lifecycles.
• Establish SAP CoE governance for demand, portfolio prioritisation, projects, and change requests, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and develop global SAP and application teams, guide the Delivery Manager, and represent the CoE in executive steering committees.
• Own budget, vendor, contract, and risk management, ensuring cost efficiency, security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including 5+ years leading an SAP CoE or SAP teams in an international environment.
• Proven end-to-end SAP expertise across multiple functional areas - beyond a single specialisation such as Finance or CX/CRM.
• Strong background in SAP delivery and solution architecture, with demonstrable involvement in global S/4HANA transformations and rollouts.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end business processes, SAP architecture, integrations, and the wider SAP application landscape.
• Experience establishing CoE governance, portfolio management, and delivery structures, including leadership through Delivery Managers or Project Managers.
• Proven responsibility for global teams, budgets, vendors, contracts, and cost optimisation.
• A stable career track record with recent, relevant SAP involvement, combining strategic leadership with a strong understanding of delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior management and drive organisational change.
• German at C1/C2 level (ideally native) and very good English; willingness to travel internationally during rollouts.

Benefits & conditions

• Competitive remuneration and attractivebenefits
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work from home
• Dynamic international working environment
• High value on personal and professional development, including support to training and qualifications

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