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Global SAP Program Director and Head of SAP Platform

Global SAP Program Director and Head of SAP Platform

ConfidentialAhmedabad
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities :

Phase 1 : Implementation Leadership

  • Own the global SAP S / 4HANA program end-to-end : strategy, execution, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Lead a cross-functional, cross-regional team of internal and external resources (including SI partners, integration partners, and business leads).
  • Ensure successful design, testing, data migration, training, cutover, and hypercare for all program phases.
  • Establish and chair program governance structures (Steering Committees, Design Authorities, etc.).
  • Monitor and report program KPIs, risks, mitigations, and readiness metrics to senior leadership.
  • Coordinate change management and communication in partnership with functional leaders and HR.

Phase 2 : SAP Platform Ownership

  • Transition into leading the SAP CoE post go-live.
  • Build and lead a team of SAP functional, technical, and support resources to stabilize and evolve the platform.
  • Define and drive the roadmap for enhancements, integrations, and new module rollouts.
  • Ensure strong alignment with business process owners across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial.
  • Drive continuous improvement, user adoption, and value realization from the SAP investment.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data teams to ensure compliance, performance, and data integrity.

    • Organizational Alignment :

  • This position will  report directly to the Global CIO  and act as the  single point of accountability  for SAP globally.
  • Will collaborate closely with the  AVP of India IT  and  VP of U.S. IT  for regional execution.
  • Will manage internal SAP leads and partner teams to ensure delivery and post-go-live platform success.

    • Qualifications :

  • 20+ years of experience in IT or ERP leadership, with 10+ years leading large-scale SAP programs.
  • Proven track record delivering complex, multi-region ERP transformations (ideally in pharma, life sciences, or manufacturing).
  • Must understand U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley controls and compliance requirements.
  • Prior leadership experience in a regulated industry (GxP). Familiarity with validated systems and CSV processes.
  • Strong understanding of SAP S / 4HANA core modules (FICO, MM, SD, PP, QM) and integration platforms (e.g., Boomi, CPI).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, budgets, timelines, and executive stakeholders under pressure.
  • Experience building and leading ERP teams, including functional analysts, architects, developers, and support staff.
  • Exposure to enterprise data strategy, master data governance, and business transformation.
  • Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation skills.

    • Skills Required

    Risk Management, Fico, Mm, Sd, Pp, Qm, Vendor Management

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