Senior ERP Implementation & Transformation Program Lead

As senior ERP Transformation & Implementation Program Lead you will:  

• Perform SAP ERP migration, implementation and transformation leadership to regional and local country teams.
• Enroll, counsel and partner with executive level leaders, functional and operational leaders on the ERP implementation approach, management system and success measures
• Implement and embed significant SAP ERP driven changes in business capabilities and operations that deliver benefits associated with the program to agreed timelines, budget, scope and quality.
• Mobilise and inspire delivery teams across the organisation and 3rd party providers, to build commitment, proactively support program plans, objectives and delivery timelines.
• Assure awareness of, and engagement with, other functions, countries, projects and programs across the enterprise, to ensure value creation and maximise return on investment.  
• Understand, characterize and shape customer, country, functional and global requirements associated with the ERP program scope and factor into the development of the program implementation approach, scope, plans and objectives.
• Drive professional and effective program management for assigned initiatives using industry recognised methodologies and other relevant tools/techniques, ensuring high quality delivery.
• Define program organization, delivery teams and work-breakdown structures needed to deliver the scope of work. Where necessary, run multiple implementation programs across different geogrpahies simultaniously
• Mobilise and inspire key resources and leaders to join the program or individual project streams.
• Own the definition of funding requirements to be secured by the Sponsor, managing budgets and monitoring costs and benefits as the scope of work progresses
• Ensure the individual stream plans are effectively defined, planned and aligned to the goals of the program. Coordinate all projects within the program and their inter-dependencies either directly or through program workstream leads.
• Report the progress of the program to the Steering Team and Senior Responsible Owners at regular intervals and manage communication with stakeholders network.
• Drive effective governance including monitoring, tracking and reporting of risks, issues and dependencies
• Manage changes in direction, scope, costs, timing and all program level risks, taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the program and develop the environment to support each individual project
• Maximise the efficient allocation of resources and skills, managing the performance of the program team and suppliers.
• Ensure good working relationships are maintained between global, regional and country program team members as well as other involved functions (P&S, Commercial, Digital, IT, Finance, and external service providers).
• Ensure active sponsorship, resolution of escalations and timely approvals through key program decision gates

• University or technical high school degree
• Crop Protection Industry Experience (10-15 years), ideally inclusive of a Seeds Business Operations
• Senior IT professional with at least 10 – 15yrs experience in the industry
• ERP (SAP) Program leadership experience (direct & indirect reporting)
• Experience in roles at country/territory/region desirable with a proven track record of successful ERP delivery.
• Experience in different functions sufficient to allow appreciation/understanding of the business and the identification of critical business operational areas
• ERP strategy development and deployment
• Financial, P&S, data & Business Acumen

• A role which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce, a possibility of working from home
• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly) 
• High quality office environment

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