Global Enterprise Solutions Manager

RIXT Recruitment

Waalwijk

Hybrid

EUR 138,150 - 168,850

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €153,500 annually

29 vacation days + option to buy 8 more

Good pension scheme

Personal development budget of €750

Direct employment with a permanent contract

Job summary

A global leader in process and specialty chemicals is seeking a Global Enterprise Solutions Manager to guide IT strategy and digital transformation in a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, strong SAP ERP knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to €153,500 annually, along with generous vacation days and personal development opportunities. Work location can be in Waalwijk or Barcelona.

Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in a similar role.
Proven experience in SAP ERP with S/4HANA transition.
Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels.
Ability to translate organizational needs into digital solutions.
Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute business IT roadmap.
Lead the Global Enterprise Solutions team.
Manage planning, budgeting, and execution of IT initiatives.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Provide guidance on technological innovations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

SAP ERP

Digital solutions development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Stahl is a global leader in process and specialty chemicals for flexible materials. With nearly 2,000 colleagues across more than 25 countries, Stahl develops innovative and sustainable solutions for industries such as automotive, fashion, interior design, and architecture.

Headquartered in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stahl operates 11 manufacturing sites and 38 application laboratories worldwide. Working at Stahl means joining a diverse, ambitious organization with a clear mission: “Touching lives, for a better world.”

Your Role

As Global Enterprise Solutions Manager, you will be a senior member of Stahl’s global IT management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and digital leadership. You will be responsible for both the enterprise application landscape (architecture, lifecycle, roadmap, integration) and the development and execution of the business-IT roadmap.

You will lead and manage the Global Enterprise Solutions team (ERP, BI) — consisting of 5 FTEs (3 NL, 2 ES) — and collaborate with external partners. You will develop and execute a multi-year business IT roadmap, integrating end-to-end processes, stakeholder needs, and technological and data advancements.

You are a technology enthusiast with a pragmatic mindset, focused on delivering solutions that create real value for the organization — faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Change Leadership: Develop a forward-looking business IT roadmap, including digital transformation and process optimization
Chair the Business-IT Roadmap Committee (Directors, Heads of Function)
Drive digitalization by enabling business value through smart use of data and technology
Act as a strategic advisor to the business, translating goals into IT solutions
Provide guidance on technological innovations and their impact on business processes
Lead change management initiatives within SAP and other enterprise applications
Own Stahl’s enterprise application landscape (SAP and non-SAP): architecture, lifecycle, integration, and roadmap
Lead and manage the Global Enterprise Solutions team and coordinate with external IT partners
Manage planning, budgeting, and execution of enterprise IT initiatives
Oversee programs and projects within Global IT, including large-scale ERP transitions and M&A integrations
Report on roadmap progress and maintain financial control
Support integration of acquisitions and act as escalation point for incidents
Build strong relationships across technology, process, and business domains
Engage with stakeholders at all levels — from operational teams to C-level executives
Establish governance frameworks and reporting structures for senior leadership

Profile

✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5–10 years of experience in a similar role
✅ Proven experience in SAP ERP (S/4HANA transition experience is a strong advantage)
✅ Conceptual and consulting mindset with experience in large-scale change and program management
✅ Ability to translate organizational needs into digital solutions, balancing short- and long-term priorities
✅ Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels
✅ Team player with a positive and “can-do” mentality
✅ Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

What Stahl Offers

✨ A dynamic international work environment with a friendly and supportive culture
✨ The chance to work in a fast-growing medium-sized company with flat hierarchies and a great team
✨ Salary up to €153,500 annually including 8% Holiday allowance and 13th month
✨ 29 vacation days per year + option to buy 8 more (full-time)
✨ Good pension scheme: partially non-contributory
✨ Opportunities for personal development and professional growth: including € 750,- personal sustainable employability budget
✨ Direct employment by Stahl with a permanent contract

NOTE: Location for this position can be in Waalwijk (The Netherlands) or in Barcelona (Spain)

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