Manager SAP Competence Center

This role will manage a regionally distributed SAP Competence Center consisting of a global team of Inhouse SAP Consultants. We are looking for a highly committed IT Leader as

Manager SAP Competence Center 100 % (f/m/d)

The Main Tasks Of Your Role

• Manage and develop the SAP team (7 direct + 7 in matrix) consisting of functional and technical staff, across geographies and time zones in close collaboration with matrix managers.
• Be responsible for our SAP solution and provide leadership for daily operations, roadmap and strategy.
• Act as delivery manager for all delivered solutions: change requests, projects, incident management, process optimization/automation, user support etc.
• Establish solid working relationships with business stakeholders and an understanding of segment business models.
• Represent the SAP perspective within the global Burckhardt compression architecture, business process ecosystem, relevant boards and user community.
• Apply industry best practices around ERP demand management, change management, agile operations, and contribute to the establishment of a group wide efficient operating model.
• Raise standards and promote SAP landscape to the function heads for broad buy-in.
• Drive cultural change towards user adoption of digital processes and tools.
• Manage suppliers, contracts, and budget allocated to the SAP landscape, in close collaboration with other delivery managers, the architecture team, Procurement, Legal, etc.
• Actively support the transformation of the SAP architecture towards cloud consumption and SAP S4/Hana migration.
• Advise senior stakeholders of towards solutions to business challenges.

• Master's degree in relevant field such as computer science or business administration or equivalent professional qualification.
• In depth knowledge, SAP certified in at least one of the following modules: FI CO MM SD PP.
• Built, led and developed a SAP Competence Centre.
• Significant experience of managing a SAP system incorporating support and project management, including a number of implementations.
• Proven track record in S4/Hana system design, setup, implementation and rollout, particularly in migrating from an SAP ECC to a S4/Hana system in a multi-geography setup.
• Significant experience managing teams comprising permanent staff, consultants, and contractors (on and possibly offshore).
• Leadership experience with globally distributed cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with senior leadership and confidence in communication at all levels.
• Preferably experience in an engineering focused industrial or manufacturing business.

• Full proficiency in English (business fluent at a contractual level) is essential. Good German language skills are an advantage.
• Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills.
• Planning and organizing skills to make use of these skills independently and in a goal-oriented manner as part of a strong team.
• Pro-active approach with a convincing appearance and diplomatic communication skill.
• Able to guide and advise others to improve the situation.

• Structured induction process.
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions.
• Working environment with professional development opportunities.
• Participation in job-related training and further education.
• Appreciative cooperation with a family-like corporate culture.
• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks.
• Above-average pension fund.
• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees.

If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU, we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur |

Gabriella Stecher | Tel.: +41 52 261 50 28

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.