Exec: SAP Coe

Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Digital Platform Solutions Department Digital EXA Reporting Managing Executive: Digital EXA Grade M3
Core Description
To provide leadership and strategic management of the SAP CoE
Solutions business and related service offerings within ITS 1 - Application Solutions. To provide thought leadership and oversee the scoping and planning of innovative SAP CoE related IT solutions/product sets, deployment and support, in accordance with client requirements and service excellence. Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
Develop the SAP CoE Solutions strategy accounting for current and future market forces and movements and in alignment with the Application Solutions strategy and overall, ITS 1 strategy.
Determine innovative SAP CoE related IT solutions/product sets and define the go-to-market strategy in support of Group strategic drivers.
Lead the deployment/provision of SAP CoE related IT solutions/product sets in alignment with high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined within negotiated and agreed service level agreements, service level parameters or contracts.
Lead the development of plans to deliver products and ensure optimal allocation of resources.
Oversee the delivery and deployment of products in accordance with scope, budget and service level agreements.
Provide technical direction to project teams to deliver high levels of quality, standards and operability as defined in the agreed project plans.
Manage the development and implementation of processes and procedures to maintain or recover the delivery of solutions in the event of any physical, technical or environmental disaster or major outage, providing continuity of service to customer.
Manage the identification and mitigation of operational risk within SAP CoE Solutions.
Promote and facilitate optimum engagement between and within BCX Divisions and establish and enhance relationships and network with strategic partners, customers and vendors in support of market dominance.
Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasts within defined guidelines, directing and coordinating activities to achieve revenue and cost containment targets.
Establish and foster a culture of performance excellence, employee engagement and transformation. Core Functional Skills & Knowledge Financial Management Business Continuity Planning Risk Management Project Management Delivery Management SAP Core Behavioural Competencies Job Match Leading and supervising Formulating Strategies & Concepts Persuading and Influencing Creating & Innovating Planning & Organising Culture Match Minimum Qualifications NQF 7: 3 year Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Technology OR NQF 4: Grade 12 Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage NQF 8: Honours Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Business or Information Technology Experience
8 years’ experience in SAP CoE related IT solutions/product sets within a large and highly complex organisation, of which 2 years is at senior management level. Incumbent must have proven business acumen with experience in C-suite stakeholder engagement.
Or
If the highest qualification is grade 12, 11 years’ experience in SAP CoE related IT solutions/product sets, of which 3 years is at a senior management level. Certifications SAP certified Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry SAPinsider Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Span of Control
Direct 7, Indirect 204
Level of Engagement
Cross-functional and specialist teams internally and externally and at mainly at Snr Management and Exec levels. Special Requirements / Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Required to travel locally and/or internationally Workplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote Worker Non-Billable