Director - Enterprise Resource Planning

PIP Global Safety; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PIP Global Safety seeks a Director of ERP with deep SAP expertise to lead strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of SAP ERP systems across the organization.

The role demands strong leadership, a track record of delivering ERP initiatives in fast-growing environments, and the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; extensive ERP leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in ERP management with 7+ years SAP focus.
• Proven success in large SAP implementations including ECC6 and S/4HANA migrations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise ERP strategy with SAP at its core.
• Lead SAP projects: upgrades, integrations, and governance to deliver on time and on budget.
• Assess and optimize SAP capabilities (FICO, MM, SD, PP; ensure scalability and security).
• Build and develop a high-performing ERP team across SAP specialists and analysts.
• Serve as the primary liaison among IT, business units, and external partners for SAP initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks in SAP implementations and operations with data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure 24x7 SAP operations and robust change management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

SAP expertise

FICO

MM

SD

PP

S/4HANA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ECC6

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Tools

APIs/Integrations

Job description

The Director, ERP, specializing in SAP, leads the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of SAP ERP systems across the organization. This role requires deep SAP expertise, strong leadership, and a proven ability to deliver ERP initiatives in a fast-pace, growing environment. The position is critical to optimizing business processes, advancing digital transformation, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute an enterprise ERP strategy, with emphasis on SAP solutions that support business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and digital innovation.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure ERP performance, business value, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Project Management

• Lead planning, budgeting, execution, and governance for SAP projects, including upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

System Optimization

• Assess and improve SAP capabilities, including SAP S/4HANA, FICO, MM, SD, and PP, to enhance performance and user experience.
• Ensure SAP solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing ERP team, including SAP specialists, developers, analysts, and support resources.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison among IT, business functions, and external partners for SAP-related initiatives.
• Provide executive leadership with clear updates on ERP performance, project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to SAP implementations, integrations, and ongoing operations.
• Maintain data integrity, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and adherence to organizational policies.

Operations Management

• Implement testing, quality assurance, and change management practices to protect the integrity of the SAP landscape.
• Maintain reliable 24x7 operational availability of SAP systems and related business-critical services.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of ERP management experience, including at least 7 years focused on SAP.
• Proven success leading large-scale SAP implementations, including ECC6 and SAP S/4HANA migrations.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similar operational environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise across SAP modules, including FICO, MM, SD, PP, and WMS.
• Deep understanding of SAP integrations with third-party platforms and enterprise systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP analytics tools and emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, and machine learning.

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen and execution discipline.

Certifications

• SAP Certified Application Professional certification preferred.
• PMP or ITIL certification preferred.