Lead, EDT Applications Development

Stryker; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker seeks a Lead, EDT Applications Development to steer global finance application initiatives. You will drive architecture, delivery, and governance of ERP and finance platforms, collaborating with business stakeholders to implement scalable, compliant solutions.

This senior role leads global teams and partners with partners for enterprise transformation. The position emphasizes security, data governance, and continuous improvement across the finance technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of software design, development, and deployment experience.
• 5+ years delivering enterprise Finance and Accounting solutions.
• Certifications in SAP, Oracle, BlackLine, Workiva, or Hyperion preferred.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications preferred.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent ITSM certifications preferred.
• Extensive expertise in Finance Applications including BlackLine, Hyperion, Workiva, and AP automation.
• Experience with ERP ecosystems and integrations (APIs, middleware).
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and drive program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead global finance application development and serve as the primary build lead for transformation programs.
• Drive solution architecture, technology strategy, and design decisions across finance platforms.
• Collaborate with business and finance stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure solutions.
• Own end-to-end project delivery from planning to deployment and post-go-live support.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for upgrades, integrations, and transformations.
• Ensure security, audit, data governance, and SOX compliance across finance tech solutions.
• Coordinate with ERP, middleware, testing, and implementation teams for high-quality delivery.
• Advise leadership on modernization opportunities and technology investments.

Skills

Finance applications

Solution architecture

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Security & compliance

SOX controls

Enterprise architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA

Oracle EBS/Oracle Cloud ERP

BlackLine

Hyperion

Workiva

Job description

## Lead, EDT Applications DevelopmentApply: Gurugram, India: Full time: Posted Today: R576267Work Flexibility: Hybrid**Lead, EDT Applications Development** Lead, Finance Applications (Solution Architect) We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Lead, Finance Applications to drive the strategy, application development, delivery, and continuous improvement of our global finance application landscape. This is a senior individual contributor role that serves as the primary build lead and trusted contributor for finance technology initiatives.Experienced Finance Applications Solution Architect with expertise in BlackLine, Hyperion, Workiva, and AP Automation, driving scalable finance transformation initiatives and solution delivery. Proven leader in aligning business and technology strategies, delivering secure, compliant, and innovative finance solutions across global enterprise environments. **What you will do:*** Lead global finance application development initiatives, serving as the primary build lead for strategic transformation programs.* Drive solution architecture, technology strategy, and design decisions across finance platforms, integrations, and enterprise applications.* Partner with business and finance stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.* Own end-to-end project delivery, from planning and design through implementation, deployment, and post-go-live support.* Provide technical leadership and governance for system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise transformation initiatives.* Ensure compliance with security, audit, data governance, and operational excellence standards across all finance technology solutions.* Collaborate with ERP, middleware, testing, and implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions and drive successful execution.* Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, identifying modernization opportunities, mitigating risks, and guiding finance technology investment decisions. **What you will need:** * Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (advanced degree preferred), with 5-8 years of software design, development, and deployment experience, including 5+ years delivering enterprise Finance and Accounting solutions with a proven track record of driving business transformation.* Relevant certifications such as:SAP, Oracle, BlackLine, Workiva, or Hyperion certifications./ PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications, preferred./ ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management certifications, preferred.* Extensive expertise in Finance Applications including BlackLine, Hyperion, Workiva, AP Automation, and enterprise financial systems, with a strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, Financial Close, Fixed Assets, and Reporting.* Proven experience as a Solution Architect/Technical Lead delivering large-scale finance transformation programs and driving enterprise-wide technology modernization initiatives.* Strong knowledge of ERP ecosystems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud ERP, and enterprise integration technologies, APIs, middleware, and data architectures.* Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams in matrixed environments, influencing stakeholders, managing implementation partners, and driving successful project delivery.* Expertise in enterprise architecture, solution design, governance, security, SOX compliance, audit controls, and application lifecycle management to ensure scalable and compliant solutions.* Strategic thinker with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, capable of driving architecture decisions, process optimization, automation, and continuous business improvement.Travel Percentage: 10%