Manage and develop the SAP team (7 direct reports and 7 in a matrix) consisting of functional and technical staff across different geographies and time zones, while closely collaborating with matrix managers.
Take charge of our SAP solution, providing leadership for daily operations, roadmap planning, and strategic direction.
Act as a delivery manager for all solutions delivered, including change requests, projects, incident management, process optimization/automation, and user support.
Establish strong working relationships with business stakeholders and develop a comprehensive understanding of various business models within the segment.
Represent the SAP perspective within the global Burckhardt compression architecture, business process ecosystem, relevant boards, and user communities.
Implement industry best practices for ERP demand management and change management, contributing to the establishment of an efficient operating model across the group.
Raise standards and promote the SAP landscape to function heads for broad buy-in.
Drive cultural change towards the adoption of digital processes and tools among users.
Manage suppliers, contracts, and budgets allocated to the SAP landscape, collaborating closely with other delivery managers, the architecture team, Procurement, Legal, and more.
Actively support the transformation of the SAP architecture towards cloud consumption and the migration to SAP S4/HANA.
Advise senior stakeholders on solutions for business challenges.
Your Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification.
In-depth knowledge and SAP certification in at least one of the following modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, PP.
Experience in building, leading, and developing a SAP Competence Centre.
Significant experience in managing a SAP system that includes support and project management, along with multiple implementations.
A proven track record in S4/HANA system design, setup, implementation, and rollout, particularly in migrating from an SAP ECC to an S4/HANA system in a multi-geography setup.
Experience managing teams that include permanent staff, consultants, and contractors (onshore and potentially offshore).
Leadership experience with globally distributed cross-functional teams.
Experience working with senior leadership and strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
Preferred experience in an engineering-focused industrial or manufacturing business.
Your Personality
Full proficiency in English (business fluent at a contractual level) is essential.
Good German language skills are an advantage.
Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, along with planning and organizing skills to utilize these effectively both independently and as part of a strong team.
A proactive approach with a convincing demeanor and diplomatic communication skills.
Able to guide and advise others to improve various situations.
We Offer
A structured induction process.
Flexible and hybrid working conditions.
A working environment that provides opportunities for professional development.
Participation in job-related training and further education.
An appreciative environment that fosters a family-like corporate culture.
Versatile and autonomous tasks and activities.
Above-average pension fund.
A dynamic, international environment with dedicated employees.
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