The Workstream Leader Operations is responsible for the maintenance and evolution of the SAP in the areas of Production Planning & Execution, Plant Maintenance and Quality Management aligned with FLUIDRA IT strategy defined and according to the internal procedures.

The assignment includes both the deployment of new capabilities in the area as well as the maintenance and evolution of the existing ones. The role holder acts as a team leader, resource planner and coordinating internal and external team members involved in the multiple projects within his / her domain.

Main Assignments:

• Manage the internal and external Team, including hiring, training, and performance management, to ensure that the team is aligned with the FLUIDRA's IT strategy and objectives.
• Actively participate in the Project implementations where the area is involved.
• Estimate the efforts, workload and costs within the area and track the budget.
• Lead and perform the application support in the area.
• Define and implement FLUIDRA’s vision and strategy within the following SAP areas: PP/PM/QM.
• Act as the key point of contact for the business counterparts (Business Process Owner - BPO), as well as other global and local IT colleagues.
• Work closely with the BPOs and advise them in the most appropriate solutions to the Company needs and participate in the mid-term route map proposal in the area.
• Deliver the SAP PP/PM/QM roadmap in scope, on time, and on budget.

Authority / decision making

• FLUIDRA’s IT SAP PP/PM/QM Roadmap.
• FLUIDRA’s SAP S/4 HANA roadmap.
• Scope definition for the projects within the area of responsibility.
• Implementation and Deployment Roadmap and Strategy for the projects in scope
• Assessment of IT solutions, and support to business case generation.

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, with degree preferred in Computer Science or Information Technology systems security, or similar field (advanced degree preferred).

• The Workstream Leader Operations must be an expert in his domain with a track record of competency in any of these fields of SAP and related technologies linked to the area of responsibility and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including global programs / organizations.

• Sustained leadership in a large organization involving multiple stakeholders.

  • Management skills, including Team leadership, personnel administration, budget ownership, staff training and development.
  • Experience in SAP S/4 HANA implementations and rollouts.
  • Experience in establishing financial and non-financial metrics and KPIs for reporting and performance management.
  • Strong knowledge of software and infrastructure design/architecture processes.
  • Experience in designing and managing a complex project roadmap/pipeline.
  • Experience and knowledge in complex architecture and integration landscapes.

   

Appreciated:

• Program Management / Project Management studies / certifications.
• Experienced in Industrial / Manufacturing companies.
• Experience in other SAP modules in the domain of operations and logistics will be highly appreciated. 

Skills

• Ability to develop and guide a team of business analysts and developers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for both technical and non-technical audiences, ranging from business users to the Program Sponsors.
• Determination and proactivity, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, ambiguity and rapidly changing environment.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills, tenacity, drive, proactive, creativity, planning and organizational abilities, strong improvement focus, and ability to work in a fast-evolving and fast paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and investigation skills.
• Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.
• Ability to build knowledge and expertise within his/her team, acting as a role model.