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Ford Senior Director SAP Platform 
United States, Michigan, Dearborn 
815381101

14.08.2024

What you’ll be able to do?

This person will:

  • Oversee the management and administration of enterprise SAP platforms (ECC and S/4 HANA), including on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for SAP platform operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the availability, scalability, and performance of SAP systems.
  • Steward platform deliverables for ECC to S/4 HANA migration and S/4 HANA on-premise to cloud.
  • Lead a team of SAP Basis, Security and Master Data professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster their growth and development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement SAP solutions that meet business requirements and support future growth.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of SAP services.
  • Define and enforce best practices, standards and policies for SAP platform management, security, and governance.

The minimum requirements we seek

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years experience in SAP platform management (including ECC and S/4 HANA), with a proven track record of success in a leadership role.
  • 5+ years’ experience in SAP Basis administration, including system monitoring, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  • 5+ years’ experience with SAP security principles and best practices, with experience implementing and maintaining robust security controls.

Our preferred requirements

  • Proficiency in Master Data Management (Informatica experience preferred), with a solid understanding of master data governance frameworks and processes.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate global teams to achieve excellence.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Relevant certifications in SAP and Google cloud preferred.
  • Experience working in a global, Fortune 100 company or similar enterprise environment is highly desirable.

What you'll receive in return

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will experience a “Work from Anywhere” structure and the support needed to be successful in a remote environment. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.