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# Head of Global SAP Center of Excellence (S/4HANA)

- **Company:** CROWDCONSULTANTS
- **Location:** Salzburg, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Systems Integration, SAP S/4HANA, Workday
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/linz-head-global-sap-center-excellence-4hana-158662365

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.