Head of SAP - S/4HANA & SAP B1

Location: Surrey

About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Head of SAP to lead the SAP Division, focusing on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business One, including third-party integrations and add-ons. This executive role will be responsible for shaping the organization's SAP strategy, delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation, and ensuring seamless implementation, integration, and optimization of SAP systems across business units.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the strategic direction and business transformation of SAP systems (S/4HANA & Business One) and third-party solutions.
• Communicate clearly with executives and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, risks, and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging SAP technologies to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership to SAP Team Leads, Project Managers, solution architects, analysts, and third-party developers.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, define KPIs, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Drive knowledge transfer and ensure team expertise is aligned with industry best practices.

Program & Project Oversight

• Oversee full-cycle SAP implementations and upgrades, including S/4HANA migrations and SAP Business One deployments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance standards.
• Manage integration of SAP and non-SAP systems, third-party add-ons, and custom developments.
• Implement SAP Activate and ASAP methodologies, ensuring seamless adoption and minimal business disruption.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, SAP BTP, ECC, and related SAP LOB modules.
• Proven expertise in project and program management, integration architecture, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Strong understanding of third-party SAP add-ons, ERP process optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Solid experience in finance, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, and operational processes.
• Ability to manage multiple SAP projects globally, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting skills.
• Strong technical acumen with hands-on experience in SAP configuration, implementation, integration, and support.