Develop, review, and maintain the responsible domain’s SAP architecture roadmap and strategy to ensure adequacy and concurrency. (Bring benchmarking and best practices.)
Manage and lead the design and implementation of complex SAP solutions and projects across various functional areas.
Deliver critical programs across the RMDx SAP roadmap: Effectively manage the functional and technical team, providing oversight to deliver on strategic engagements and program deliverables, ensuring the team has against its commitments with the highest quality in a timely fashion.
Create and own appropriate business-aligned implementation plans, timelines, milestones, etc.
Ensure seamless integration of SAP modules and components with existing systems and third-party applications.
Manage Core SAP, connected applications projects, and interfaces or middleware integration.
Set and enforce global architecture standards for global ERP solutions.
Provide expert guidance and leadership in SAP-related technical matters to internal teams and external partners.
Develop, motivate, and direct the functional team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Requirements & Skills:
Have an accredited bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or another relevant discipline.
10+ years in SAP implementation, support, and management, with at least 8+ years working as an architect, managing SAP projects and teams; working knowledge of all aspects of the SAP implementation methodologies, including Applications, configurations, Integrations, Data, Security, Change Management, Training, and Communications.
5+ years of experience working as a manager or technical lead.
Experience working on Sales and distribution (OTC) modules.
Experience working in a highly validated system environment.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale SAP projects and teams.
In-depth knowledge of various SAP modules aside from your domain.
Experience writing and reviewing functional Requirements, User Requirements, and FUT/SIT in MF-ALM.
15+ years of IT and business/industry experience, including extensive senior-level technical expertise.
Working knowledge of critical processes within the relevant business area and various pharmaceutical industry regulations.
Experience hands-on planning and facilitating blueprint workshops.
Experience leading functional ERP (SAP) teams – both direct and indirect.
Experience coaching and mentoring business and IT resources to ensure effective and sustainable application designs.
Proven ability to influence strategic direction and deliver business results.
Exceptional communication, both written and verbal, and facilitation skills.
SAP S/4 HANA migration experience preferred.
Ability to build and leverage vendor/service provider relationships to improve support.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated business process innovation.
Proven ability to lead talent and foster the professional development of direct reports.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
Proficient in SLC documentation related to system validation
Test automation experience with Tosca
A Master’s Degree is Preferred in a similar area of expertise.
