Head of SAP Application

Responsibilities:

• Oversee SAP Application Management, including project implementation and ongoing maintenance under a "you build it, you run it" philosophy.

• Lead and develop a team of 5 SAP Application Managers.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align SAP solutions with operational needs.

• Define and execute SAP application strategy.

• Evaluate new SAP technologies and lead upgrade decisions.

• Manage external SAP service providers and oversee the SAP application budget (eg, licenses).

Requirements:

• Degree in IT or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience in SAP implementation and application support.

• Mandatory experience with SAP S/4HANA.

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI, CO, FSCM, and integration with MM, SD, LE, and VIM (OpenText).

• Experience with SAP IS-OIL and OpenText VIM architecture is a plus.

• Basic ABAP and debugging skills preferred.

• Familiarity with offshore delivery and PMP/PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

• Fluency in English; German skills highly valued.