SAP S / 4Hana Digital Core Program Director (m / f / d)
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Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
The digitalization of Symrise's core operational processes is a key part of our corporate strategy. Symrise Group IT is a primary enabler of this digital transformation.
We are undertaking a multi-year ERP transformation, consolidating multiple SAP ECC instances into a unified S / 4HANA platform. The SAP S / 4Hana Digital Core Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping our enterprise IT landscape, currently operating across multiple ERP systems.
Role:
Reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, you will lead this high-impact initiative, ensuring alignment with business priorities, process optimization, and enabling agile, efficient operations. You will work closely with executive stakeholders to ensure technology supports business success.
Responsibilities include:
1. Leading and executing the ERP transformation roadmap, overseeing the transition to S / 4HANA, and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems using cloud technologies.
2. Developing and implementing governance frameworks, collaborating with Global Process Owners and Process Experts to drive harmonization and operational excellence.
3. Managing a complex, multi-phase transformation program, ensuring timely, cost-effective execution, and maintaining relationships with partners and solution providers.
4. Driving technical and architectural decisions, leveraging SAP expertise to optimize system design, data integrity, and process integration.
5. Leading a cross-functional team of internal experts and external consultants, applying best practices in program and change management.
6. Ensuring business adoption and organizational alignment through structured change management strategies.
7. Identifying and implementing continuous improvements using S / 4HANA capabilities to enhance automation, efficiency, and business value.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Computer Science, IT, or relevant field; SAP certifications preferred.
* Extensive experience in SAP S / 4HANA implementations, including large-scale ERP transformations.
* Experience with multi-model ERP strategies and cloud-based architectures.
* Proven success managing global, multi-regional SAP rollouts.
* Deep knowledge of SAP modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and CX.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strategic, results-oriented mindset with hands-on problem-solving skills.
* Full professional proficiency in English.
Offer:
This is a 3-5 year temporary leadership role within our open culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to global consumer health and well-being.
If you meet the criteria, apply via our online system. Applications are confidential.
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