Demonstrates extensive SAP expertise with a focus on S/4HANA transformations, governance, and strategic leadership in managing global teams and application lifecycles. Proven ability to harmonize business processes and drive organizational change while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP S/4HANA TransformationSAP CoE LeadershipEnd-To-End SAP ExpertiseStakeholder ManagementBudget And Vendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of SAP experience
5+ years leading an SAP CoE or SAP teams in an international environment
Proven end-to-end SAP expertise across multiple functional areas
Strong background in SAP delivery and solution architecture
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
Experience leading through Delivery Managers or Project Managers
Responsibility for global teams, budgets, vendors, contracts, and cost optimisation
Stable career track record with recent, relevant SAP involvement
Strategic leadership combined with a strong understanding of delivery
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
Ability to influence senior management and drive organisational change
German at C1/C2 level, ideally native
Very good English
Willingness to travel internationally during rollouts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits
Flexible working hours and hybrid work from home
Dynamic international working environment
Personal and professional development support, including training and qualifications
EUR 500 reward for a successful placement recommendation

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Hard Skills

SAP ArchitectureSAP DeliverySolution ArchitecturePortfolio ManagementBusiness Process HarmonizationApplication Lifecycle ManagementGovernance StructuresCost OptimizationInternational RolloutsIntegration Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing Senior ManagementStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Change ManagementTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

SAPWorkdayXFlow

Industry Keywords

Global SAP StrategyClean Core ApproachExecutive Steering CommitteesRisk ManagementOperational Excellence