SAP CoE Manager

SAP CoE ManagerHaier Europe seeks an experienced SAP CoE Manager to drive governance, standardization, and continuous improvement of SAP processes. The role will ensure alignment of SAP solutions with business strategy and serve as a reference point for all SAP system activities.What You Will DoAs the SAP CoE Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring governance, standardization, and continuous improvement of SAP processes. You will act as a reference point for all SAP system activities, ensuring solutions are implemented, maintained, and optimized.Main ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain the SAP CoE strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Establish standards, methodologies, and best practices for SAP solutions.Oversee governance models for decision‑making, risk management, and approval workflows.Ensure clear ownership of platform administration, security, integration, and governance.Monitor the health of the SAP system, ensuring availability, performance, and security.Coordinate release, upgrade, and maintenance activities (Release Management).Resolve issues and, when necessary, raise escalations to AMS services.Support major incident resolution and provide operational, application, infrastructure, and change management support.Participate in project preparation, blueprinting, realization, final preparation, go‑live support, and run phases.Guarantee global business model adoption and promote innovation.Monitor system performance, integration, and external/internal suppliers for compliance.Lead technical solution design and effort estimation for new SAP solutions.Manage the CAB and related Release/Change management processes.Monitor the SAP project portfolio to ensure production environment safety.Support IT governance in defining the SOD risk matrix.Support and InnovationProvide second‑level support for complex incidents.Promote adoption of new SAP features and innovation initiatives.Drive continuous improvement by analyzing and optimizing business processes and system design.Support AMS and user training/experience.CollaborationAct as an interface between IT and business, facilitating communication.Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.Enable effective collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.What You Need To SucceedMust HaveIn‑depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and core modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM).Experience with SAP module customization and optimization.Familiarity with SAP Fiori UX and embedded analytics.Understanding of master data management and data governance.Experience in SAP integration, security, and architecture.EducationDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.Professional experience7+ years managing SAP architecture from a project management, service management, and IT governance standpoint.LanguageFluent English (spoken and written).Soft SkillsProblem solving and results orientation.Influence and negotiation ability.Clear communication of complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Active listening, clear speech and writing, effective presentation skills.Guiding teams through change, setting vision, motivating others.Empowering decision‑makers and fostering accountability.Building strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Technical SkillsAnalytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.Nice to haveSAP certifications are a plus.OtherExperience in international contexts and digital transformation projects.Ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.Haier Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr