Principal - Senior SAP Transformation Program Leader

GlobalSource IT is recruiting company focused primarily on SAP positions. Please don't ask us to work on a local market Java position, (we would struggle!) but as organizations have SAP needs - our recruiting expertise and network in this ERP positions us well to help clients find outstanding candidates to fill roles.

Our direct client is looking to fill a key Principal level role to lead their major multi-year SAP transformation. This organization is one of the nation's most well-known food producers: They are family owned, offer some remote work, and has an annual bonus program, and solid matching 401(k). Please see below for additional details and contact Dave with any questions at daves@globalsourceit.com. Thanks for reviewing!

Summary

This role requires extensive experience in large transformation projects and multiple SAP S4 and “bolt on systems” implementations. Experience in implementing a large multi–business unit solution with SAP as the core is desirable as well. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to work with business leaders to re-engineer business processes, incorporating best practices and the corresponding technology to support them.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Partnering with Business Leads and IT Leads, assisting with the design and implementation of new and enhanced business processes and the corresponding technology to support them. Ensure best practices and standard system processes are followed as much as possible.

Guide the SAP S4 implementation ensuring business and technical requirements are met considering cross capability integration needs.

Lead a multi-business unit approach to Perdue Farms systems creating an Eco-Systems of solutions for Perdue Farms.

Integrate supply chain and commercial applications into the overall IT architecture.

Develop and maintain application architecture blueprints, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization through system integration.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to SAP S4 HANA development and support teams, to include functional and technical resources.

Conduct regular reviews of existing applications and recommend improvements.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT program/portfolio management, with a focus on large transformation projects. Master’s degree preferred.

The ideal candidate will also have:

Proven experience with multiple large SAP S4 implementations.

Familiarity with supply chain and commercial applications, including Blue Yonder, Maximo, Transportation Management systems, Product Lifecyle Management, and Trade Promotion Management systems.

Strong understanding of application architecture frameworks and methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience Preferred

Certifications in SAP S4 HANA.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.