Global SAP Transformation Director

Abena A/S; Aabenraa Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABENA, a global leader undergoing a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, seeks a Global Program Director – Digital Transformation to drive the ONE Horizon initiative. You will orchestrate business processes, governance and execution across markets, reporting to the CEO in this newly established role.

You will lead a team, strengthen governance, and enable disciplined execution while balancing global standards with local requirements to enable scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading large-scale business and digital transformation programs in complex international organizations.
• Proven experience as Program Director, Transformation Director or equivalent with end-to-end responsibility for major international programs.
• Strong experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementations or rollouts across multiple countries or business units.
• Experience in operationally complex businesses, ideally in manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, distribution or logistics.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end processes and governance structures, including Business Process Owner models.
• Proven track record taking ownership of challenging transformations with stakeholder alignment challenges.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and maintain alignment across diverse interests.
• Balance global standards with legitimate local requirements, and execute with discipline.
• Familiarity with structured SAP implementation approaches and a bias toward execution.
• Clear, direct communication and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the execution of ABENA’s global ONE Horizon SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
• Establish and enforce program governance, with transparency on scope, risks and delivery.
• Lead and develop the PMO team and cross-functional workshops to drive alignment.
• Drive clarification, ownership and standardization of core end-to-end processes across functions and markets.
• Develop a strong global Business Process Owner network with clear accountability for process design and standards.
• Work closely with IT to ensure alignment of priorities, process decisions and technology delivery.
• Balance global standardization with local business requirements and drive organizational readiness and change management.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA expertise

Program leadership

Governance and decision rights

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP Activate

Job description

ABENA, a global leader undergoing a major SAP S/4HANA transformation, seeks a Global Program Director – Digital Transformation to drive the ONE Horizon initiative. You will orchestrate business processes, governance and execution across markets, reporting to the CEO in this newly established role.

You will lead a team, strengthen governance, and enable disciplined execution while balancing global standards with local requirements to enable scalable growth.