CoE Manager

InterEx Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

InterEx Group seeks a seasoned SAP leader to establish and steer the SAP Centre of Excellence. You will define the SAP strategy, lead global teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximise value from SAP solutions across multiple geographies.

The role requires strong governance experience, excellent communication, and fluency in English; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in SAP, ideally with a CoE setup.
• Strong knowledge of SAP landscapes, governance, and enterprise applications.
• Experience leading SAP programmes with global teams and complex stakeholders.
• Understanding of S/4HANA transformation and modern SAP technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the SAP Centre of Excellence with best practices and governance.
• Define and execute the SAP strategy and roadmap aligned to global objectives.
• Oversee SAP operations, support, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive SAP transformation programmes, including S/4HANA adoption where applicable.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, IT leadership and global delivery teams to maximize SAP value.
• Maintain consistency of SAP processes, solutions, and delivery models across geographies.

Skills

SAP leadership

Governance & operating models

Stakeholder management

Strategic roadmap planning

Tools

S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Paris, France

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the SAP Centre of Excellence, establishing best practices, standards, and governance frameworks
• Define and execute the SAP strategy and roadmap in alignment with global business objectives
• Oversee SAP operations, application support, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive SAP transformation programmes, including S/4HANA adoption, where applicable
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and global delivery teams to maximise SAP value
• Ensure consistency across SAP processes, solutions, and delivery models across multiple geographiesManage relationships with implementation partners, system integrator, and external vendors
• Monitor service performance, KPIs, risks, and budgets to ensure high-quality delivery
• Promote innovation, automation, and the adoption of SAP best practices across the organisation

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in SAP leadership, ideally managing or establishing an SAP CoE
• Strong knowledge of SAP landscapes, governance, operating models, and enterprise applications
• Experience leading SAP programmes, global teams, and complex stakeholder environments
• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA transformation and modern SAP technologies
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
• Professional fluency in English; French language skills are an advantage