Manager SAP ERP CoE

Strong brands. Innovative products. And a unique team This is the Husqvarna Group, the world's largest producer of outdoor power products for forestry, lawn and garden, and construction. Join us and use your creative ideas and enthusiasm to further advance our premium brands such as Husqvarna and Gardena. In exchange we will offer you the exceptional opportunity to develop our product portfolio, our company and, above all, your career. Discover the Husqvarna Group, achieve great results and experience a promising future. 

• Lead and develop a SAP  team consisting of Product Owners, Delivery Leads, agile capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Lead and develop our strategic partnership with our off-shore partner to further evolve our SAP based deliveries.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for SAP operations. 
• Ensure adherence to Husqvarna group processes and best practices across SAP legacy deployments to prepare for ongoing S/4 HANA roll-ins.
• Promoting our strategic initiative NextStep to evolve our DevOps/Agile ways of working in an ERP context
• Actively participate on our work to strengthen our culture within or global ERP operations within Global Information Services.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and operations to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and integration.
• Development and maintenance of key business stakeholder relationships that enable transition and sustain ongoing operations
• Cross-functional coordination with diverse delivery teams and business projects
• Alignment with Amplify Program pre-requisites, to meet objectives and timelines
• Planning and maintaining sunset timeline and processes for legacy platforms as they become redundant
• Development and maintenance of plan for resource transformation / enablement throughout transition
• At least three days a week in office

Key Responsibilities:  

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute the CoE strategy to support the organization's SAP landscape and other connected systems 
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across SAP systems. 
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks for SAP operations. 
  • Define and anchor strategy and roadmap towards S/4HANA    
• Operational Management:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SAP infrastructure and connected systems. 
  • Ensure system stability, performance, and scalability. 
  • Manage SAP upgrades, enhancements, and integrations 
• Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of SAP experts and professionals. 
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the CoE. 
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities. 
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders. 
  • Understand business needs and translate them into SAP solutions. 
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 
• Project Management:
  • Oversee SAP-related projects from inception to completion. 
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. 
  • Implement best practices and methodologies for project management and delivery. 

 Qualifications:  

• Education:
  • Masters's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. 
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in SAP ECC 6.0 and preferably basics knowledge in related systems (APO, BW, EWM, ME). 
  • Proven track record in leading SAP CoE or similar roles within a global organization. 
  • Extensive experience in SAP project management and system integration. 
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP ECC systems and their functionalities. 
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. 
  • Fluent language skills in English and German 

Personal Attributes:  

• Innovative: Ability to drive change and foster a culture of innovation. 
• Collaborative: Strong team player with a collaborative approach. 
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving business objectives and delivering value. 
• Adaptable:  Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

The future:  

Experience a dynamic and challenging environment. Bring your enthusiasm for innovation to a company that is simply different. And which - in addition to an open, team-oriented atmosphere - also has a lot to offer you in terms of your career 

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications