IT Director, ERP Solution CoE

Smith Nephew; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 286,000 - 530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Life insurance

Save As You Earn options

Car allowance

Hybrid working model

Private health and dental

Multisport card

Language course subsidies

Job summary

Smith Nephew is seeking an ERP Solution CoE Leader to define ERP strategy, architecture, governance and delivery for a global enterprise.

You will lead a diverse team of SAP and Axapta experts, align roadmaps with business priorities and drive standardisation across processes and systems.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years of IT and ERP experience, ideally within MedTech or related industry.
• Experience leading SAP programmes, portfolios or Centres of Excellence, with participation in at least two complete ERP implementations or transformation programmes.
• Broad knowledge across SAP domains including Sales & Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance.
• Proven ability to lead global teams, manage strategic partners and influence senior stakeholders on investment priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set ERP strategy, business process architecture, solution governance and functional delivery across the enterprise.
• Translate business priorities into integrated solution roadmaps and establish global standards.
• Lead a global team of SAP and Axapta consultants, architects and domain experts.
• Guide ERP investment decisions and ensure alignment with architecture, security and regulatory standards.
• Advise senior stakeholders and drive automation, analytics and emerging tech initiatives.

Skills

ERP expertise

SAP

Axapta

Leadership

Global team leadership

Strategic planning

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Architecture governance

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+... we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of ERP across a global organisation. You will lead our ERP Solution Centre of Excellence, helping Smith+... optimise today's platforms while preparing for the strategic transition to SAP S/4HANA.

What will you be doing?

As our ERP Solution CoE Leader, you will set the direction for ERP strategy, business process architecture, solution governance and functional delivery across the enterprise.

You will work closely with business process owners and senior technology leaders to simplify and harmonise end to end processes, translate business priorities into integrated solution roadmaps and establish global standards that deliver sustainable value.

Leading a global team of SAP and Axapta functional consultants, solution architects and domain experts, you will build the capabilities, partnerships and governance needed for long term success. You will also lead the ERP Functional Design Authority, guide investment and design decisions, and ensure that solutions align with architecture, security, data, integration, controls, validation and regulatory standards.

As a trusted adviser to senior business and IT stakeholders, you will bring clarity to complex choices, resolve competing priorities and help the organisation use automation, analytics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to support transformation and growth.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role will come from combining deep ERP expertise with strong commercial judgement, inclusive leadership and the ability to turn enterprise strategy into practical outcomes.

• More than 15 years of IT and ERP experience, ideally within MedTech or a related industry, including significant experience in SAP functional, solution or business process leadership
• Experience leading SAP programmes, portfolios or Centres of Excellence, with participation in at least two complete ERP implementations or transformation programmes. SAP S/4HANA transformation experience is preferred.
• Broad knowledge across SAP domains which could include: Sales and Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Finance, supported by a strong understanding of architecture, governance, security and regulatory frameworks
• A proven ability to lead global teams, develop talent, manage strategic partners and influence senior stakeholders on investment priorities, risks and enterprise wide decisions.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is PLN 285,500 - PLN 530,250 annually.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job-related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender-neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.

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Benefits

• Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.
• Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
• Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies