Head of Corporate Applications

KIMBERLYCLARK MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL SL

. Define and execute the global applications strategy for HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, GBS and ERP systems .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading enterprise applications strategy, particularly in SAP ERP, Workday, and Anaplan, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR and SOX. Proven ability to manage large-scale transformations and optimize IT service delivery across global corporate functions.

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SAP S/4HANA ExpertiseGlobal Leadership ExperienceERP System TransformationSOX Compliance KnowledgeStrategic Business Partnering

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Applications ManagementIT Cost ManagementApplication Lifecycle ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingAgile MethodologyDevOps PracticesKPI DevelopmentSystem IntegrationPortfolio Roadmap DevelopmentOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Relationship BuildingStakeholder InfluenceTeam ManagementConsulting SkillsHigh-Performance Culture Development

Tools & Technologies

SAP ERPWorkdayAnaplanOracle CloudCoupa

Industry Keywords

GDPRSOXCorporate ApplicationsFinance ProcessesHR ProcessesProcurement ProcessesLegal ProcessesGlobal Application DeliveryIT ControlsTransformation Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global applications strategy for HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, GBS and ERP systems
Act as the senior technology leader for core enterprise applications, including SAP ERP, Anaplan, Workday and related corporate platforms
Partner with executive stakeholders including the CHRO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer to align application roadmaps with functional priorities and business outcomes
Shape the future-state corporate applications landscape, ensuring platforms are standardised, scalable, secure and cost-effective
Oversee a portfolio of 280+ enterprise applications across HR, Legal, Finance, GBS, Procurement and ERP domains
Lead the establishment and transformation of the operating model across people, process, technology and data for Corporate functions
Support TSA exit and ongoing optimisation by ensuring applications, services and support models are fit for standalone Arbex operations
Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps aligned with transformation activity, upgrades, integrations, system health and business value delivery
Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track application health, service performance, user satisfaction and business value realisation
Provide IT leadership for the ERP system in steady state, working closely with Infrastructure teams for SAP security, Basis and hosting support
Govern major programmes including system transformations, regional rollouts, upgrades, integrations and platform lifecycle activity
Ensure corporate applications support effective Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and GBS processes across global and regional needs
Oversee global application delivery, budget adherence, risk management and measurable business value realisation
Manage more than $10m of IT run costs across the Corporate Applications portfolio
Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio progress, application health, financial performance, risk and service outcomes
Ensure compliance with global regulatory and enterprise control requirements, including GDPR and SOX
Partner with the CISO and GRC teams to ensure IT controls are in place and critical SOX tools are audit compliant
Own strategic vendor relationships with SAP, Workday, AMS partners, integration partners and major system integrators
Manage IT service providers and system integrators covering 50–100+ contingent partner resources
Lead a global team of 20+ internal application managers, architects and analysts
Create a high-performance culture focused on innovation, agility, operational excellence and continuous improvement
Develop leadership capability, succession plans and technical expertise across the Corporate Applications team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline
15+ years of IT experience in large organisations or enterprise applications environments, including at least five years in a global leadership role
Proven track record leading large-scale ERP and corporate systems transformations
Deep expertise in platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Workday, Coupa, Anaplan or similar enterprise application platforms
Strong understanding of Finance, Legal, HR and Procurement processes and the role technology plays in operational effectiveness
Experience managing global teams and working in matrixed, multicultural environments
Strong strategic business partnering and consulting skills supporting executive leadership team members
Exceptional ability to build cross-functional relationships with senior leaders and diverse teams
Strong track record creating and delivering technology strategies for business functions
Experience with IT cost management, operational efficiency and service optimisation across business-critical systems
Experience working with SOX-compliant systems and understanding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as it relates to systems and data
Experience working with external and internal auditors on system and process audits
Strong team management, vendor leadership, stakeholder influence and transformation delivery capability
Practical understanding of Agile, DevOps, application lifecycle management, IT controls and data-driven decision-making