Senior Director, Enterprise IT – Business Systems

• Own and execute the Business Systems strategy and roadmap across ERP, procurement, PLM, MES, QMS, Success Factors, ADP, Workforce, contract management, systems integration, and data platforms.
• Lead cross-functional programs to define requirements, create process blueprints, conduct fit-gap, design solutions, and deliver high-impact releases.
• Deliver enterprise-grade capabilities across SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BTP, Ariba, PLM, MES, QMS, ADP, TAM, and Success Factors, with strong support for R&D, Operations, manufacturing, supply chain, SG&A and business operations.
• Drive end-to-end systems integration using modern architectures and agentic AI automation to increase process intelligence, reduce cycle times, and unlock measurable ROI.
• Build the Business Systems team to be future-ready, including internal staff and partner ecosystems.
• Establish disciplined process engineering, SDLC, documentation, KPIs, quality gates, and automated system controls.
• Lead integration frameworks across ERP, PLM, MES, Metrology, QMS, procurement, HR, legal, and data analytics.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and TISAX, embedding ITGC, automated controls, segregation of duties, and secure integrations.
• Co-develop with IT Infrastructure and Engineering a resilient 24x7 global support model covering on-site, remote, and off-site operations.
• Mentor and coach managers and team members, fostering a culture of ownership, compassion, passion, and urgency.
• Communicate effectively with executives, senior managers, vendors, partners, engineers, operators, technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, optimizing performance, cost, and strategic alignment.
• Apply cybersecurity principles across identities, entitlements, access patterns, integrations, and vendor ecosystems.

Requirements

• BS or MS in computer science or Information Systems
• 15+ years in enterprise Business Systems or ERP leadership, including 10+ years leading large cross-functional teams
• Strong process engineering and facilitation skills are essential, including blueprinting and complex cross-functional program leadership
• Deep and recent hands-on experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP Ariba, PLM, MES, QMS, Success Factors, and related manufacturing and R&D systems
• Experience implementing and governing contract management and supplier collaboration systems
• Proven history leading through ambiguity and delivering clarity and results
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Experience building or rebuilding Business Systems teams and scaling operational models
• Regulatory compliance expertise including SOX and TISAX
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and structured analytical approach
• Cybersecurity mindset across identity, access, integration, and data flows
• Demonstrated ability to lead on-site, remote, and off-site teams
• Strong, hands-on working knowledge of materials management, inventory management, procurement, supply chain, FP&A and accounting, product costing, manufacturing, MES, BoMs, revenue management, and systems integration.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Business Systems strategy and execution, particularly with SAP S/4

HANA, SAP Ariba, and related systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive systems integration while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SAP S/4
  
  HANA
• Business Systems Leadership
• Process Engineering
• Regulatory Compliance (SOX, TISAX)
• Cybersecurity Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• ERP Systems
• PLM
• MES
• QMS
• Success Factors
• Data Integration
• Contract Management
• Supplier Collaboration
• Materials Management
• Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Business Operations
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• FP&A
• Revenue Management

Tools & Technologies

• ADP
• Workforce
• TAM
• Data Platforms
• Systems Integration