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Full Time with Top German MNC Job Summary: The IT Functional Head for Digital Transformation & S/4HANA at Org is a highly strategic and visionary leader responsible for spearheading the organization's digital transformation journey, with a particular focus on leveraging the S/4HANA platform as the digital core. This role drives significant change across business processes, technology landscapes, and organizational culture. This position requires exceptional leadership, deep technical and business acumen, and a proven ability to deliver impactful digital change at scale within a global, diversified enterprise. Key Responsibilities: 1. Digital Transformation Strategy & Vision: - Define and articulate a compelling digital transformation strategy for the assigned organization, aligning with Org global IT vision and business unit objectives. - Identify and prioritize key digital initiatives (beyond just SAP) that drive significant business value, process optimization, and enhanced customer experiences. - Act as a change agent, inspiring and guiding the organization through digital adoption and cultural shifts. - Continuously monitor technological trends (e.g., AI, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Analytics) and assess their applicability to Org digital transformation agenda. 2. SAP S/4HANA as Digital Core Enabler: - Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of S/4HANA as the core ERP backbone for digital transformation. - Drive the adoption of S/4HANA best practices, Fiori-first approach, and embedded analytics to unlock new levels of business insight and operational efficiency. - Oversee the architectural design and governance of the S/4HANA landscape, ensuring its scalability, security, and integration capabilities for future digital innovations. 3. Solution Architecture & Delivery Excellence: - Lead the design and delivery of integrated digital solutions, ensuring they are robust, user-centric, and deliver measurable business outcomes. - Manage a complex portfolio of digital transformation projects, including major S/4HANA programs, ensuring disciplined execution, budget adherence, and risk mitigation. - Foster strong collaboration between business and IT teams throughout the solution lifecycle. 4. Leadership & Organizational Change Management: - Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT and transformation professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability. - Drive organizational change management efforts related to digital transformation, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, user adoption, and skill development across the enterprise. - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in defining the digital future. - Champion knowledge sharing and best practices across Org global IT and business communities. 5. Ecosystem & Partnership Development: - Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, and digital innovators to accelerate transformation efforts. - Leverage Org internal and external ecosystems to source talent, solutions, and insights for digital initiatives. - Represent Org at industry forums and events, sharing insights and learning from leading digital practitioners. 6. IT Governance, Security & Performance: - Ensure all digital transformation initiatives and S/4 HANA operations adhere to Org global IT standards, cybersecurity policies, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, DPDPA), and compliance requirements. - Manage the IT budget for digital transformation, optimizing investments and demonstrating clear value realization. - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital transformation efforts. 7. IT Infrastructure Planning, Support & Management 8. Local Web Application Management & Coordination Qualifications Qualifications: Education: - Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Experience: - 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 8-10 years in senior leadership roles driving significant IT and business transformation initiatives within a large, global enterprise. - Proven track record of successfully leading major digital transformation programs, demonstrating tangible business outcomes. - Extensive and hands-on experience with SAP ERP, with a mandatory focus on SAP S/4 HANA implementations, migrations, or major upgrade projects. - Strong understanding of related SAP technologies (e.g., SAP BTP, Fiori, Analytics Cloud, Ariba, SuccessFactors) and their integration capabilities. - Experience in leveraging emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, Cloud platforms, Automation) to drive digital innovation and improve business processes. - Demonstrated success in managing large, complex IT budgets and strategic vendor relationships. - Experience working in a multinational, matrixed, and .