Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head SAP to join our IT team in Winterthur, Switzerland.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the SAP Center of Excellence, providing internal service to Sulzer divisions running on SAP templates. You will lead a team of 70 full-time employees (FTEs) across different countries and manage operations execution and projects.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Ability to lead and manage a team, communicate effectively, mentor, and resolve conflicts.
* Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the SAP systems landscape revolving around ECC Templates, ensuring regular operations run smoothly and updates are applied in a timely manner.
* Operation Management: Ensure Service Level Agreements are achieved (e.g., incidents, service requests, and changes).
* Projects and Innovation: Ensure proper rollout and implementation of ERP roll-out projects, drive innovation within the organization through controlled projects and enhancements.
* Release Management: Prioritize and control the demands process for change and innovation during the lifecycle of the SAP templated.
* Audit: Support ECC audit activities.
Requirements
* Higher education in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field, supplemented by relevant SAP certifications.
* At least 10 years of professional experience in global industrial engineering and manufacturing organizations, preferably in similar vertical sectors.
* Proven track record of managing cross-functional and global offshore delivery teams, as well as leading SAP rollouts, as a Project Manager or Stream Lead.
* At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in a Team Lead capacity, consisting of 50 or more FTEs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and accountable for driving performance and delivery.
* Extensive expertise with SAP solutions, support models, and best practices, including deep knowledge of SAP ECC systems.
* Strong knowledge of SAP modules MM/PP/QM/WM and of integrations among modules.
* Exposure to SAP Cloud solution as BTP and/or familiarity with SAP templates that closely compare with Sulzer's is considered an advantage.
* Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align SAP initiatives to business goals, supported by a deep understanding of processes and SAP best practices across various templates.
* Process and Data mining working expertise (e.g., Celonis).
* Proficient in internal consulting and facilitation, with the capacity to quickly learn new technologies and processes while adapting to changes in timelines and sequences.
* Fluent in English, with proficiency in additional languages relevant to Sulzer's regional business operations considered a strong advantage.
* Willingness to travel.
What We Offer
* 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program/health care
* On-site car parking/public transport allowance
* Access to a wide range of discounts