Head of Enterprise Applications
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Negotiable
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Bochum
Summary: The Head of Enterprise Applications will lead the global ERP landscape for an international industrial company undergoing digital transformation. This role involves defining ERP/SAP strategies, managing large initiatives, and ensuring efficient operations across regions. The position requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, as well as a strategic approach to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company's IT roadmap and driving transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the global ERP/SAP strategy to optimize end-to-end business processes
- Take full ownership of large ERP/SAP initiatives including S/4HANA transformation, rollouts and harmonization projects
- Lead, develop and mentor the internal SAP/ERP team as well as manage external partners
- Ensure stable and efficient SAP operations across all regions
- Act as key interface between IT and business (Production, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance)
- Manage budget, timelines and delivery performance of ERP programs
- Drive continuous improvement through analytics and reporting solutions (e.g., BW, SAC, BI tools)
Key Skills:
- Degree in IT, Business Administration or comparable qualification
- Several years of leadership experience in SAP/ERP environments
- Strong understanding of SAP architecture, integrations and enterprise application landscapes
- Experience managing transformation programs and international rollouts
- Solid stakeholder management skills at senior leadership level
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Fluent English (additional languages beneficial)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bochum
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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Head of Enterprise Applications (m/w/d)
About the Role
For an internationally operating industrial company undergoing a significant digital transformation, we are seeking a Head of Enterprise Applications to lead and develop the global ERP landscape.
Your Responsibilities
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Define and drive the global ERP/SAP strategy to optimize end-to-end business processes
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Take full ownership of large ERP/SAP initiatives including S/4HANA transformation, rollouts and harmonization projects
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Lead, develop and mentor the internal SAP/ERP team as well as manage external partners
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Ensure stable and efficient SAP operations across all regions
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Act as key interface between IT and business (Production, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance)
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Manage budget, timelines and delivery performance of ERP programs
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Drive continuous improvement through analytics and reporting solutions (e.g., BW, SAC, BI tools)
Your Profile
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Degree in IT, Business Administration or comparable qualification
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Several years of leadership experience in SAP/ERP environments
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Strong understanding of SAP architecture, integrations and enterprise application landscapes
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Experience managing transformation programs and international rollouts
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Solid stakeholder management skills at senior leadership level
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
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Fluent English (additional languages beneficial)
What Makes This Role Attractive
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Strategic leadership position with global scope
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High visibility at executive level
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Key role in shaping the future IT roadmap
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International environment with transformation focus