SAP - Head

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: 

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the SAP Centre of Excellence in a global company, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives;
• Work closely with the CTO office to align SAP initiatives with the companys broader technology strategy and innovation goals;
• Collaborate with the SAP Practice Leader to drive the design, positioning, estimation and implementation of innovative SAP solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency for clients.  

Team Leadership & Development: 

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of SAP Consultants, Developers and Architects, ensuring continuous and sustainable team and its competency growth;
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the CoE;
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and skills enhancement. 

Project Management: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, the CTO office, and SAP Practice Leader to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure the successful integration of SAP solutions;
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of SAP projects;
• Monitor project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive the adoption of new SAP technologies (e.g., S/4HANA Private and Public Cloud, SAP BTP Integration/Development/Analytics/AI, SAP SuccessFactors and HCM, SAP CX/Hybris) to optimize business processes and improve user experience for global clients;
• Stay updated on the latest SAP developments and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement within the SAP implementation and outsourcing sector;
• Lead the implementation of best practices in SAP solution design, development, and deployment for a diverse range of industries, especially for CPG/Pharma, Manufacturing, and FSI. 

Business Alignment & Stakeholder Management: 

• Act as the primary liaison between the SAP CoE, key business stakeholders, the CTO office, SAP Practice Leader, and global clients, ensuring effective communication and collaboration; 
• Align SAP initiatives with client business objectives, ensuring SAP CoE delivers value by improving client performance, efficiency, and agility;
• Support relationships with external vendors, SAP partners, and service providers to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness for clients. 

Financial Management: 

• Develop and manage the budget for the SAP CoE, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple client engagements;
• Ensure cost-effective operation of the SAP CoE, identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve ROI for the organization. 

Education: 

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in the SAP area, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven track record in leading large-scale SAP transformations, including experience with SAP S/4HANA and other modern SAP technologies;
• Experience in managing SAP projects, including project scoping, budgeting, resource management, and risk mitigation. 

Skills & Competencies: 

• Expertise in SAP systems and key modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, consulting experience in SAP FI-CO or SAP MM-SD would be a plus) and technical architecture, including SAP solutions customizations/development and integration with other systems;
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align SAP capabilities with business objectives;
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, IT governance, and business process optimization;
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and SAP innovations. 

Certifications (Preferred): 

• SAP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate/Professional, SAP Certified Technology Professional, etc.);
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus. 

Key Attributes: 

• Results-driven with a focus on delivering business value through SAP solutions;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments;
• Proactive and visionary in identifying technology trends and translating them into actionable business