Demonstrates extensive experience in leading SAP S/4 transformations, including migration strategy, program governance, and operational readiness. Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets, stakeholder relationships, and cross-functional teams in regulated industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP S/4 Transformation LeadershipProgram GovernanceFinancial ManagementAI-Enabled Process AutomationStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4, Philips IT's largest enterprise transformation program
Run the multi-year SAP S/4 program end to end with the business program leader, businesses and functions
Own the migration approach, business case, roadmap, timeline, budget, partners, risks and executive reporting
Coordinate business-specific S/4 workstreams and enterprise process standardisation
Manage stage gates covering design, build, testing, data migration, cutover and hypercare
Own the SAP ECC decommissioning plan
Own S/4 solution design within enterprise architecture and AI guardrails
Embed AI-enabled process automation and apply AI to testing, data migration and documentation
Simplify the SAP legacy and integration landscape, including SAP PO and EDI
Define the target support model and operational readiness criteria
Lead hypercare and transition operational accountability to the run organisation
Ensure partner knowledge transfer and close out the program after transition and ECC decommissioning
Manage capital and operational transformation budgets, investment governance, value tracking, partner costs and licence costs
Represent the program in IT Leadership Team forums, ExCom updates and board-level reporting
Establish program governance and manage strategic relationships with SAP and systems integrators
Build and lead the SAP Transformation program team of internal and partner resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven track record as a senior IT executive (SVP, VP, CIO or equivalent) with direct accountability for multiple large-scale SAP programs in a global, matrixed organisation
Experience in health technology, medical devices, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries is strongly preferred
Consulting experience at a top-tier firm or major systems integrator with deep SAP expertise is valued as complementary background
Deep, hands-on experience leading SAP S/4 transformations, including migration approach decisions, program governance, business process redesign, data migration, cutover and systems integrator management
Prior experience as an SAP transformation program leader or sponsor is essential
Demonstrated experience transitioning large ERP programs into steady-state operations, including operational readiness, hypercare and knowledge transfer
Strong understanding of SAP S/4 solution architecture, with ability to make and defend enterprise-level design decisions
Experience applying AI and automation in ERP programs with delivered capability and measurable outcomes
Strong financial management skills, including large program budget governance, business case management and vendor negotiation
Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management, including executive leadership and board reporting, global technology vendor negotiation and building trust with business leaders
Track record of building and leading large program teams combining internal staff and partner resources
Leadership style aligned with Philips' Impact with Care values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and salary range details provided to candidates selected for the initial screening phase before their first business interview
Office-based teams work in-person at least 3 days per week

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Hard Skills

SAP S/4 Solution ArchitectureData MigrationBusiness Process RedesignERP Program TransitionBudget Governance

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP ECCSAP POEDI

Industry Keywords

Health TechnologyMedical DevicesLife SciencesRegulated Industries