Sap m&a product portfolio lead (madrid)

Ph3Corporate IT Platforms /h3pCorporate IT Platforms is a core component of the new Vodafone Digital and IT function. Our Operating Model is transforming as per our Tech2025 strategy and aligned to the vision of products and platforms. We provide critical Global solutions and IT services to the entire Vodafone Plc business. With a core focus on the delivery of the Corporate Solutions including the General SAP ERP solution (EVO), and a wide portfolio of over 150 business applications supporting key business units of Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Shared Service centres (VOIS) and Group BI. The IT Platforms team are consistently leading a number of transformation initiatives including the transition to SAP Rise, migration to SAP and other SaaS products and digital accelerators such as process mining and analytics that support the Vodafone data strategy. A key cornerstone capability to support our Vodafone strategy is to execute Vodafone Mergers and Acquisitions projects. Our IT platforms MA team helps Vodafone to integrate acquired companies onto our EVO SAP platform and it helps divested entities to leave the Vodafone EVO platform. /ph3What You’ll Do /h3pRole purpose: /ppAccountable for leading Vodafone MA projects from a Technology (EVO SAP) perspective. This role supports projects in the portfolio of major MA projects. These projects can have various technical scenarios depending on the nature of the MA deal: /pulliSystem carve Out using SAP SLO services or other SLO service providers /liliBalance sheet Spin Off of Vodafone business units to form new legal entities /liliData extraction for divested entities /liliJoint Ventures /liliMergers of different dimensions: this can be mergers of major operating companies or smaller operational mergers to optimize the Vodafone portfolio of legal entities /li /ulpThe SAP MA Product Portfolio Lead is accountable for the end to end demand, design, build and deploy of the required system changes to execute MA activities. This role is a senior product manager managing the full MA lifecycle and critical senior business relationships and leadership of projects. /ppSupporting the EVO MA Product Portfolio Lead in delivering EVO related MA projects. Starting with the MA deal negotiations, this regards all matters of the EVO ERP platform and the definition of the EVO TSA (Transition Service Agreement). Setting and delivering the strategy to execute the MA deal in order to integrate new organisations into our EVO IT platforms, spin off business units into separate legal entities or to support the exit from EVO of divested entities. Managing the complete EVO platform across Finance and Supply Chain. Building a highly skilled product team capable to handle the various MA scenarios. /ppThe EVO technology suite compromises of a large SAP estate, Google GCP, SaaS solutions and on-premise applications. Main products/platforms in scope: /pulliSAP S4 Hana Finance and Supply Chain /liliSAP Success Factors /liliAriba /liliConcur /liliField Glass /liliSAP Business Intelligence /liliMDG /liliAnd further smaller and mid-size applications for Finance, Supply Chain and HR /li /ulh3Expectations /h3pWe are looking for a trusted and motivated functional SAP ERP lead who can effectively manage the SAP solutions in MA projects, consult the business and is passionate for innovation. /ppThe ideal candidate possesses comprehensive expertise in SAP Finance, HR, SCM solutions and Interfaces, along with a strong understanding of Finance, HR, and SCM business processes and their integration points. Familiarity with SAP cloud solutions and emerging technologies such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning is a plus. /ppThe role will need to blend functional SAP expertise with business process knowledge and strong stakeholder management to achieve an effective outcome that meets the needs of our business. Driving the definition of the SAP solution in MA projects with business alignment so that we ensure delivery across matrix teams and collaborate with software vendors and system integrators to execute our priorities. /ppThe candidate will serve as the key ERP (SAP) point of contact to ensure effective support, advice and expertise on the deal preparation and execution of mergers, spin offs and divestures. /ppThe candidate will also ensure compliancy with security, architecture, privacy/GDPR, SOX and audit controls. /ph3Key accountabilities and decision ownership /h3ulliAccountable E2E for all EVO (SAP) related aspects in MA projects. Ensuring the integration of companies and exits of divested entities from EVO are achieved within the agreed time and budget /liliAccountable for adopting the team to changing MA requirements /liliAccountable for ensuring the MA team can support newly implemented technologies, methodologies, automation and service improvements in order to achieve a smooth integration or a smooth exit /liliAccountable for Business Case inputs related to MA projects initiated by the business including the costing of effort, landscape and delivery capabilities in line with Global architecture standards /liliAccountable for ensuring all MA project activities meet IT policy guidelines in terms of SoX, IT controls, IT resilience and vulnerability management /li /ulh3Core competencies, knowledge and experience /h3ulliProven Capability as SAP ERP product manager in large scale, complex MA projects for multi-functional, multi-national TelCo organizations /liliIn-depth knowledge of SAP ERP systems, business processes, and software development lifecycles in the areas of Finance, SCM, and SuccessFactors, with a particular emphasis on SAP S/4HANA Finance /liliManagement skills, in particular: project management, networking, influence, communications and relationship management with both external and internal stakeholders and vendors /liliLeadership skills: aligning multiple stakeholders with different interests, delegation, empowerment and asking for input before making decisions /liliExperience in managing off-shore shared services centre resources, conducting regular service reviews with the focus on continuous improvements /liliProven ability to build and expand high performing teams /li /ulh3Must have technical / professional qualifications /h3ulliGood university degree in business management or accounting /liliDetailed knowledge of financial reporting and finance process /liliSAP Certified with detailed and extensive knowledge of SAP Finance, SCM and HR functionality, as well as SAP S4HANA knowledge and experience /liliMinimum 10 years’ experience in delivering ERP Projects in international environment /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliHybrid work model /liliBonus on top of the gross salary /liliFlexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays /liliIntensive Summer Schedule during July and August /liliUp to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations /liliPrivate Health and Life Insurance for employees and Family /lili25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off /liliOptional Pension Plan /liliAccess to an online learning platform for continuous training /li /ulpREF: /ph3EEO Statement /h3pWe are committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. /ppIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to for guidance. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr