We are seeking a highly experienced Head of SAP COE to lead the transformation, stabilization, and modernization of our global SAP landscape. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a combination of deep SAP expertise, strong technical architecture knowledge, and proven experience building and leading SAP Centers of Excellence within large multinational organizations.

The role is in Pune- India

Key Profile Requirements

SAP Leadership & Transformation Experience

- 15+ years of SAP leadership experience within complex multinational environments.
- Proven track record leading SAP COEs and SAP transformation programs.
- Hands-on experience managing or leading full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations and large-scale SAP programs.
- Ability to define and execute SAP strategy aligned with business transformation objectives.
- Experience working closely with executive stakeholders and leading enterprise-wide SAP initiatives.

SAP COE Build-Out & Governance

- Demonstrated experience establishing, restructuring, or scaling SAP Centers of Excellence.
- Ability to design and implement world-class governance frameworks, operating models, release management, change control, KPIs, and best-practice processes.
- Experience creating SAP portfolio roadmaps, financial governance models, and long-term transformation strategies.
- Strong understanding of SAP Solution Manager, Focused Build, ITIL, DevOps, and SAP governance disciplines.

Technical & Architectural Expertise

- Deep expertise across SAP S/4HANA and major functional modules including Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, and related SAP solutions.
- Strong understanding of SAP architecture, solution design, SAP Basis, integrations, cloud environments, security, and development platforms.




- Ability to manage highly customized SAP environments and drive standardization initiatives.
- Experience overseeing capacity planning, environments, licenses, infrastructure, integrations, and technical roadmaps.
- Strong exposure to SAP Integration Suite, CPI, API Management, analytics, BTP, SAC, and emerging SAP technologies.

Technical Debt Remediation & Operational Excellence

A major focus of this role will be assessing and stabilizing a complex SAP estate that includes:

- More than 11,000 SAP customizations.
- Multiple SAP environments that require synchronization and standardization.
- Fragmented integration architecture across internal systems, customers, banking platforms, and third parties.
- Technical debt reduction and implementation of SAP best-practice standards.
- Establishment of a stable, scalable, and reliable SAP operating setting capable of supporting business transformation.

Team Leadership & Change Management

- Strong people leadership capabilities with experience leading technical and functional SAP teams.
- Proven ability to build high-performing organizations and recruit SAP talent at scale.
- Experience restructuring teams, driving accountability, and creating collaborative cultures within global matrix organizations.
- High energy, strong executive presence, influence, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are particularly interested in candidates currently or previously serving as:

- Head of SAP COE
- SAP Program Director
- SAP Transformation Director
- SAP Delivery Director
- SAP Practice Leader
- SAP Technology Director

Within large global organizations with mature SAP landscapes and significant SAP S/4HANA transformation experience.

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