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IRC Senior Manager / Director - SAP S/4 CoE

Business Unit:  Global IT Subsegment
Division:  IT - Business

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer’s manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy. Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-car technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the pace of new product development and changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers. With a long-standing presence in automotive markets and a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of this fast-growing market. We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate,
Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager / Director to establish and lead our SAP S/4 HANA Center of Excellence (CoE) in India. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building and managing CoEs, particularly in SAP environments, and has experience across different modules like SD, MM, Manufacturing execution, Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM) modules, EHS, GTS, Finance and costing modules. The Senior Manager will lead a team of highly skilled functional experts, ensuring the configuration, development and testing aligns with the global template and supporting future rollouts and live locations.

What will you be doing?

  • Center of Excellence (CoE) Leadership & Project Management:

  • Build, manage, and lead the SAP S/4 HANA Center of Excellence from the ground up in Bangalore, India.

  • Provide strategic direction and vision for the CoE, ensuring alignment with business goals and SAP S/4 HANA global best practices.

  • Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators for SAP S/4 CoE, with a focus on continual performance improvement.

  • Lead team to a deep understanding of level 3 business processes, clean core concepts (within SAP S/4HANA and the impact to KPIs of the business.

  • Initiate, estimate, plan and manage IT projects to successfully accomplish business goals

  • Provide Project Management for projects involving offshore functional consulting team.

  • Team Building & Motivation: Attract, hire, retain a team of functional experts, particularly in SD, MM, PP, QM, FICO, EHS, GTS and other related SAP S/4 modules.

  • SAP S/4 Configuration, Testing & Rollout:

    Ensure that the configuration of SAP S/4 HANA supports & aligns with the organization’s SAP S/4 global template, following a "rinse and repeat" approach for consistency and efficiency.

  • SAP S/4 Support & Collaboration:

    Manage ongoing support for SAP S/4HANA locations, ensuring stable operations, and resolving any functional issues.

  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

    Stay up to date with the latest developments in SAP S/4 HANA, specifically the SAP S/4 architecture and integration components currently in use or planned to be deployed, particularly in the areas of SAP BTP, SD, MM, Manufacturing, PP, and QM, EHS, GTS and Finance and Costing modules.

What competencies will you need?

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field

  • 6+ years of experience in SAP S/4 HANA and 10+ years of experience in SAP, with a strong focus on delivery of S/4 HANA projects

  • Proven experience managing SAP S/4 HANA CoE teams and building operations from startup, especially in offshore environments.

  • Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA global template configuration, rollout, and post-go-live support across multiple modules.

  • Strong leadership skills with experience motivating and developing high-performing teams.  5 years of leading SAP teams in a global company, preferred.

What are we Offering...

  • As part of our team here, in addition to a competitive Gross Salary you will be eligible to participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will receive 3 comprehensive insurance benefits 1. GMC (Self/ Spouse and 2 Kids – INR  5 Lakhs coverage), 2. GPA – 5 Times of Annual Salary sum assured for Employee, 3. GTLI - 5 Times of Annual Salary sum assured for Employee. Also as an Employee benefit we offer free 2 meals on all working days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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