ERP Platform Lead (SAP S/4 HANA) - Barcelona

Opella Healthcare Group; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella Healthcare Group seeks an ERP Platform Lead to define and drive the strategy, governance and operational excellence of its global SAP platform ecosystem.

You will lead a global team delivering critical platform services and transformation initiatives, partnering with business stakeholders and SAP to enable a reliable ERP landscape. The role requires strong SAP expertise, cross‑functional leadership and a focus on security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise SAP platforms and ERP transformation.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and related cloud services.
• Experience managing global teams and external providers.
• Ability to translate technical topics into business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the technology roadmap for SAP platforms (on-prem, Rise, SAP Cloud).
• Lead platform lifecycle activities including migrations and upgrades.
• Provide technical governance across SAP components and integrated tech.
• Drive performance monitoring, incident management and security/compliance.

Skills

SAP platforms

S/4HANA

Platform governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

BTP

ALM

Cloud services

Job description

Salary Range:€69,200.00 - €92,266.66All Compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.You've built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we're challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what's next. As an ERP Platform Lead, you'll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human. About the job As ERP Platform Lead, you will define and drive the strategy, governance and operational excellence of Opella's global SAP platform ecosystem. You will ensure platform availability, performance, security and compliance while leading a global team responsible for delivering critical platform services and transformation initiatives. Acting as a key technology leader, you will partner closely with business stakeholders, application teams, service providers and SAP to enable a reliable and future-ready ERP landscape. Lead initiatives that strengthen the reliability, scalability and performance of our global SAP platforms. Develop and support teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration, expertise and continuous improvement. Drive major technology transformation programs, including migrations, upgrades and platform modernization initiatives. Promote operational excellence through governance, compliance and proactive risk management. Help shape a culture that is ambitious, collaborative and focused on delivering meaningful business outcomes. Main responsibilities Define and deliver the technology roadmap for SAP platforms (on-prem, RISE and BTP SAP Cloud platforms) and integrated technologies, ensuring high service availability and operational effectiveness. Lead platform lifecycle activities including migrations, upgrades, re-platforming initiatives and continuous service improvements. Act as Technical System Owner for SAP platforms, providing technical governance and oversight across platform components and integrated technologies. Drive platform performance, monitoring, reporting and incident management, including root-cause analysis and preventive action plans. Ensure cybersecurity, quality and compliance requirements are embedded across the SAP landscape, including support for regulated and GxP environments. Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, application owners and service providers to align platform priorities with business needs. Lead and develop a global team of internal and external experts responsible for platform operations, lifecycle management and project delivery. About you Proven experience leading enterprise SAP platforms and ERP transformation initiatives within a global organization. Strong expertise in SAP technologies, including S/4HANA and related cloud and platform services (BTP, ALM, Cloud services), combined with a solid understanding of enterprise technology architecture. Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams and external service providers in complex operational environments. Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical topics into clear business outcomes. Knowledge of platform governance, cybersecurity, compliance and service management best practices. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Fluent spoken and written English. Location: Barcelona Hybrid working policy: days remote working per week. This is more than the next step in your career, it's a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world. If you're ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we're ready for you. We are challengers. We are Opella. About Us Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. #LI-HYBRID