Global SAP Teamlead Architecture & Development.

To strengthen our Global IT organization, we are looking for a Team Lead SAP Architecture & Development (m/f/d). In this role, you will lead the evolution of Hero's SAP architecture landscape, drive major transformation initiatives, and develop an international team of SAP professionals. You will act as a key partner to the business, ensuring that our SAP ecosystem remains secure, scalable, sustainable, and aligned with Hero's future ambitions. Your Responsibilities

• Own and continuously evolve Hero's global SAP architecture across S/4HANA, integrations, data models, authorizations, and solution design principles.
• Lead architectural decision-making and governance, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and strategic objectives.
• Drive modern SAP architecture approaches leveraging technologies such as SAP BTP, APIs, CDS Views, SAP AI Data Products, and integration platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for major SAP transformation programs, balancing innovation, standardization, operational stability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure a stable, secure, scalable, and future-ready SAP landscape while maintaining compliance with governance and security standards.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate business priorities into sustainable SAP capabilities and architectural roadmaps.
• Define and enforce development standards, quality guidelines, governance frameworks, and security principles.
• Foster effective collaboration across Business, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop an international SAP Architecture & Development team, driving capability building, knowledge sharing, and delivery excellence.

• More than 10 years of SAP experience within complex international SAP environments.
• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA, ideally within a RISE with SAP environment.
• Deep understanding of SAP architecture, integrations, security, authorizations, and development governance.
• Experience leading global SAP transformation programs and managing complex system landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end SAP business processes and enterprise-wide architecture concepts.
• Proven people leadership experience, including team development, coaching, and capability building.
• Experience working with Enterprise Architecture teams, governance forums, and technology roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into business value.
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent English language skills.

At Hero, we believe in delighting consumers by conserving the goodness of nature. We are an international branded food company with a clear purpose: to make high-quality, natural food accessible to everyone., * The opportunity to shape the future SAP architecture of an international organization. * High visibility across business and technology functions with direct impact on strategic initiatives. * A truly international working environment with global stakeholders and projects. * The chance to build and develop a high-performing international team. * Exposure to innovative technologies, including SAP BTP, AI-enabled solutions, and modern enterprise architecture practices. * Attractive development opportunities, including potential progression into broader IT leadership roles. * Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, purpose-driven culture guided by Hero values. Our Culture: How We Grow Together * Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It's about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus. * Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It's about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork. * Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It's about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity. * Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It's about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.