Manager SAP ERP CoE (m/w/d)

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Manager SAP ERP CoE (m/w/d) role at Husqvarna Group. Strong brands, innovative products and a unique team make Husqvarna the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products for forestry, lawn & garden, and construction. This position offers you the opportunity to develop our product portfolio, company and career while leveraging your creative ideas and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a SAP team consisting of Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and agile capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and nurture our strategic partnership with an 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.
• Promote the strategic initiative \“NextStep\“ to evolve our DevOps/Agile ways of working in an ERP context.
• Actively participate in strengthening our culture within global ERP operations within Global Information Services.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and operations to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and integration.
• Develop and maintain key business stakeholder relationships that enable transition and sustain ongoing operations.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with diverse delivery teams and business projects.
• Align with Amplify Program pre‑requisites to meet objectives and timelines.
• Plan and maintain sunset timelines and processes for legacy platforms as they become redundant.
• Develop and maintain a plan for resource transformation/enablement throughout transition.
• Work 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 toward S/4HANA.
• Operational Management:
  • Oversee 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:
  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in SAP ECC 6.0 and knowledge of 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 offers you a lot in terms of career growth.

Application Deadline

We are continuously accepting applications.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Consumer Goods, and Automotive