Head of Global SAP Center of Excellence (S/4HANA) in Linz

Lead the global SAP landscape and S/4HANA transformation, combining

broad SAP expertise, strategic leadership, solution architecture, and hands‑on delivery experience

to drive standardisation, governance, and international transformation. YOUR MISSION

Define the global

SAP strategy, target architecture, and roadmap , taking overall responsibility for the S/4HANA transformation and rollout. Drive a

standard-first / Clean Core approach

and harmonise end-to-end business processes across international entities and functional areas. Oversee the wider

SAP application landscape and integrations , including Workday and xFlow, managing roadmaps, releases, and application lifecycles. Establish

SAP CoE governance

for demand, portfolio prioritisation, projects, and change requests, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with business objectives. Lead and develop global SAP and application teams, guide the Delivery Manager, and represent the CoE in executive steering committees. Own

budget, vendor, contract, and risk management , ensuring cost efficiency, security, compliance, and operational excellence. YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS

10+ years of SAP experience , including

5+ years leading an SAP CoE or SAP teams

in an international environment. Proven

end-to-end SAP expertise across multiple functional areas

— beyond a single specialisation such as Finance or CX/CRM. Strong background in

SAP delivery and solution architecture , with demonstrable involvement in global

S/4HANA transformations and rollouts . Solid understanding of

end-to-end business processes, SAP architecture, integrations, and the wider SAP application landscape . Experience establishing

CoE governance, portfolio management, and delivery structures , including leadership through Delivery Managers or Project Managers. Proven responsibility for

global teams, budgets, vendors, contracts, and cost optimisation . A

stable career track record

with recent, relevant SAP involvement, combining strategic leadership with a strong understanding of delivery. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior management and drive organisational change. German at C1/C2 level

(ideally native) and

very good English ; willingness to travel internationally during rollouts. BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT

Competitive

remuneration and attractive

benefits Flexible working hours

and hybrid work from home Dynamic

international

working environment High

value on personal and professional development , including support to training and qualifications

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