German Speaking Team Lead – ERP Basis & Development

Ignite; Villingen-Schwenningen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14th-month salary

Company pension

Hybrid work

30 vacation days

Bike leasing

On-site canteen

Complimentary drinks

Training programs

Job summary

This full-time role in Villingen-Schwenningen offers hybrid work (up to 2 days remote per week), a competitive €70,000–€110,000 base, 14th-month salary, and corporate benefits. Fluency in German and English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in BIS / CS / business administration.
• Very strong SAP S/4HANA expertise.
• Proven ERP project leadership experience.
• Excellent command of German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the ERP Basis & Development team.
• Ensure stability and optimization of SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Plan and manage global ERP rollout projects.
• Oversee budgets and manage external partners.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements.
• Provide stakeholder reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

German language

English language

Team leadership

ERP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in BIS/CS/Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

• Location: Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany (Hybrid – up to 2 home office days/week)

• Department: ERP Development / Technical IT

• Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

• Salary Range: €70,000 – €110,000 gross per annum (plus 14th-month salary and corporate benefits)

• Language Requirements: Professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)

About the Role

Are you an experienced SAP leader ready to drive the global ERP strategy of an established, growing corporate group?

We are looking for a visionary Team Lead – ERP Basis & Development to take full disciplinary and functional ownership of our core ERP landscape, centered around SAP S/4HANA. In this high-impact leadership role, you will guide a talented technical team, direct international rollout projects across global subsidiaries, and bridge business requirements with cutting-edge ERP solutions. If you possess a strong blend of technical SAP expertise, project management acumen, and inspiring leadership skills, we would love to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and further develop the ERP Basis & Development team covering support, system administration, authorizations, development, integration, and forms.

• System Stability & Optimization: Ensure the stable operation, continuous improvement, and strategic evolution of the company's core enterprise systems, primarily SAP S/4HANA.

• Global Rollout Management: Plan and execute international ERP projects, system integrations, and global rollouts across various group locations worldwide.

• Resource & Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, allocate internal resources effectively, and manage external service providers and partners.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with business departments to translate operational needs into efficient, scalable business processes and technical system solutions.

• Stakeholder Reporting: Provide regular status reporting and strategic insights directly to the Head of Business Development.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Education: Successfully completed university degree (minimum Bachelor's) in Business Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik), Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.

• SAP Expertise: Very strong and proven practical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.

• Professional Experience: Several years of solid professional experience within an enterprise ERP environment.

• Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated experience in leading ERP projects, rollouts, and system integrations, backed by prior leadership exposure (either disciplinary or in a functional project management capacity).

• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both German and English (written and spoken at a professional negotiation level).

• Intercultural Competence & Travel Readiness: Strong intercultural communication skills combined with a high willingness to undertake international travel for project rollouts.

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of alternative ERP systems, such as Ramsauer & Stürmer.

• Experience with supply-chain related modules and form development within an enterprise landscape.

What We Offer (Core Benefits & Perks)

• Attractive Compensation: Competitive annual base salary of €70,000 to €110,000, supplemented by a 14th-month salary and company pension schemes.

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Flexible working time models with up to 2 days of remote work (home office) per week and 30 vacation days per year.

• Strategic Leadership Scope: A high-visibility leadership role with total responsibility for SAP S/4HANA basis, development, and global rollouts, offering incredible creative freedom.

• Global Exposure: Dynamic international projects and regular travel opportunities that foster cross-cultural collaboration and high executive visibility.

• Professional Growth: Comprehensive development paths supported by internal/external training programs, LinkedIn Learning, and language courses.

• Comprehensive Perks: Modern office environment with flat hierarchies, bike-leasing (JobRad), fitness and leisure programs, an on-site canteen, and complimentary drinks.