Integral Platform Owner SAP ERP & Integrated Solutions (m/f/d)
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Global Platform Owner SAP ERP & Integrated Solutions (m/f/d)
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We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to shape and drive our global SAP ERP platform landscape, including Spend Management and Backoffice solutions.
In this role, you will lead a team of internal and external experts and serve as the key interface between IT and business functions. Reporting to the Head of SAP, this position plays a central role in defining and executing the roadmap for all SAP ERP systems and related SaaS platforms across Fresenius Kabi.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a global, complex environment and can lead cross-functional collaboration, while continuously aligning technology capabilities with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a global team across SAP ERP, Spend Management, and Backoffice Solutions
- Act as a central point of contact for business counterparts and Business Relationship Managers
- Govern initiatives and manage escalations related to SAP ERP and related platforms
- Oversee solution design and estimation, including review and approval of proposals
- Align IT delivery with business priorities, project goals, and key deliverables
- Conduct resource and capacity planning;
manage onboarding/offboarding and external partners
- Drive coordination between SAP functional teams and other IT areas (e.G., Basis, Infrastructure)
- Partner with senior leadership to contribute to business objectives and long-term planning
- Ensure compliance by collaborating with Quality, Validation, and Audit teams
- Scale SAP and partner solutions in alignment with business needs
- Define and manage the application and services portfolio
- Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives
- Govern project delivery from design to go-live, ensuring quality and timeliness
- Manage budgets and financial performance of the area
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coach team members, and support professional development
Your Profile
- 10+ years of experience in IT management, with deep SAP ERP system expertise (implementation and operations)
- Proven leadership of large-scale programs and cross-functional teams in complex global settings
- Strong expertise in SaaS-based Spend Management and Backoffice solutions (e.G., Ariba, Taulia, Blackline, OpenText VIM)
- Demonstrated experience in portfolio management and harmonization across multinational organizations
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or validated environments is a plus
- High cultural and political sensitivity;
adept at navigating matrix organizations and managing global stakeholders
- Excellent understanding of SAP ERP and related engagement/delivery models
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and financial acumen
- Able to translate technical concepts into business value and vice versa
- Strong communication, influencing, and conflict resolution skills
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative leadership style
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Why Join Us
At Fresenius Kabi, we are committed to life — and to transformation. As we modernize and centralize our IT platforms globally, this role is pivotal to delivering innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions that support our mission. You will join a collaborative team, lead with purpose, and have the opportunity to shape the future of our ERP and supporting platforms across the globe. Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
Employment type
- Employment type Full-time
Job function
- Job function Business Development and Sales
- Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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