Senior SAP Director - Process Manufacturing

Senior SAP Director Process Manufacturing

100% Remote or Hybrid onsite 3 days per week in SpokaneCoeur d'Alene, ID area (preferred)

Position Overview:

The Senior SAP Director will define and implement the strategic roadmap for digital transformation and innovation, enabling internal partners to enhance their products, processes, and business models. The role will focus on leading the development of new projects from inception through to delivery into a production environment and eventually managing all IT capabilitieswhile also fostering a culture of continuous technology innovation across the organization. In this capacity, the Senior Director of Digital Transformation will act as a technology futurist, researching and prioritizing emerging technologies that will deliver long-term value for our team. Externally, the Senior Director of Digital Transformation will identify partnerships and collaborations that enhance our capabilities. Internally, they will play a key role in cultivating a culture of continuous process improvement, working closely with cross-functional teams such as applications and infrastructure to ensure new technologies are thoroughly vetted and effectively implemented.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the organization's special projects strategy in alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of the SAP S/4HANA transformation program, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
• Direct all aspects of program planning, resource allocation, risk management, and systems integration.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team responsible for managing business applications and supporting end-users.
• Ensure program milestones are achieved by proactively identifying and addressing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program outcomes, collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to align program deliverables with organizational objectives.
• Partner with third-party system integrators and other external partners to execute program tasks and meet milestones.
• Provide clear and concise communication on program status, risks, and value realization to leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate closely with various internal departments to successfully implement and measure change and performance impacts.
• Champion ERP modernization, automation, and technology enablement as key enablers of organizational transformation.
• Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, and trust to align teams with the program's vision and objectives.
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in program-level details to resolve challenges and maintain momentum.
• Foster a culture of learning and using leading-edge technology like AI or Industrial Automation (IA).

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in ERP systems, ideally all with SAP
• 5 years of SAP leadership experience, ideally in S/4HANA implementations
• Must have strong functional expertise in core SAP modules (MM, PP-PI, SD, FI/CO)
• Deep understanding of finance, procurement, sales, and production processes and how they integrate across SAP modules.
• Experience with ERP Program & Budget Management
• Experience managing large ERP program budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Strong knowledge of SAP Security & Governance
• Experience with user role design, access control, and data security within SAP environments.

Nice-to-Have / Desired:

• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
• Useful for overseeing maintenance and equipment reliability at multiple manufacturing plant sites.
• Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud or BI Tools
• Exposure to SAP-integrated Industrial Automation or IoT Solutions