Manager SAP Competence Center

Req ID:  4619
Job Type:  Hybrid
Location: 

Winterthur, Zurich, CH

Mar 24, 2025

This role will manage a regionally distributed SAP Competence Center consisting of a global team of Inhouse SAP Consultants. We are looking for a highly committed IT Leader as

 

Manager SAP Competence Center 100 % (f/m/d)

 

The main tasks of your role:

  • Manage and develop the SAP team (7 direct + 7 in matrix) consisting of functional and technical staff, across geographies and time zones in close collaboration with matrix managers
  • Be responsible for our SAP solution and provide leadership for daily operations, roadmap and strategy
  • Act as delivery manager for all delivered solutions: change requests, projects, incident management, process optimization/automation, user support etc.
  • Establish solid working relationships with business stakeholders and an understanding of segment business models
  • Represent the SAP perspective within the global Burckhardt compression architecture, business process ecosystem, relevant boards and user community
  • Apply industry best practices around ERP demand management, change management, agile operations, and contribute to the establishment of a group wide efficient operating model
  • Raise standards and promote SAP landscape to the function heads for broad buy-in
  • Drive cultural change towards user adoption of digital processes and tools
  • Manage suppliers, contracts, and budget allocated to the SAP landscape, in close collaboration with other delivery managers, the architecture team, Procurement, Legal, etc.
  • Actively support the transformation of the SAP architecture towards cloud consumption and SAP S4/Hana migration.
  • Advise senior stakeholders of towards solutions to business challenges

 

Your knowledge, experience, and skills

  • Master's degree in relevant field such as computer science or business administration or equivalent professional qualification
  • In depth knowledge, SAP certified in at least one of the following modules : FI CO MM SD PP
  • Built, led and developed a SAP Competence Centre
  • Significant experience of managing a SAP system incorporating support and project management, including a number of implementations
  • Proven track record in S4/Hana system design, setup, implementation and rollout, particularly in migrating from an SAP ECC to a S4/Hana system in a multi-geography setup.
  • Significant experience managing teams comprising permanent staff, consultants, and contractors (on and possibly offshore)
  • Leadership experience with globally distributed cross-functional teams
  • Experience working with senior leadership and confidence in communication at all levels
  • Preferably experience in an engineering focused industrial or manufacturing business

 

Your Personality

  • Full proficiency in English (business fluent at a contractual level) is essential. Good German language skills are an advantage
  • Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills
  • planning and organizing skills to make use of these skills independently and in a goal-oriented manner as part of a strong team
  • pro-active approach with a convincing appearance and diplomatic communication skill
  • able to guide and advise others to improve the situation

 

We offer

  • Structured induction process
  • Flexible and hybrid working conditions
  • Working environment with professional development opportunities
  • Participation in job-related training and further education
  • Appreciative cooperation with a family-like corporate culture
  • Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
  • Above-average pension fund
  • Dynamic, international environment with committed employees

 

If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU, we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur |

Gabriella Stecher | Tel.: +41 52 261 50 28

 

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.