Lead product development initiatives on the SAP S/4HANA platform and associated applications.
Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligning with business goals and delivering value and growth.
Oversee formulation and prioritization of product initiatives informed by commercial, financial, and operational analysis, market trends, and stakeholder input.
Act as the owner of the Global Template for the applicable functional area(s), maintaining design and delivery standards.
Oversee the functional design and delivery of Enhancements, Projects, Programmes and Support for the respective domain area.
Act as the primary liaison between business functions, technology, operations, and executive teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and resources.
Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, adoption, and support.
Ensure product roadmaps and initiatives align with company budgets and strategies, prioritising high-value outcomes.
Establish and monitor key product and business metrics to identify improvement areas and support data-informed decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of business analysts, functional experts, and other relevant team members.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Role may require travel within South Africa and some travel abroad.
Reporting to Director Enterprise Applications.
Requirements
End-to-end understanding of business and technical disciplines enabling solution design.
Demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end SAP solutions across disciplines.
Familiarity with SAP delivery methodologies.
Capable communicator across technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
Adept in managing diverse, global teams within complex and challenging environments.
Relationship builder – internal and external.
Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Dynamic, resolute, and effective in producing cross-departmental outcomes.
SAP S/4HANA certifications in the applicable functional area(s); additional module certifications.
Deep practical experience in IBP with SAP Ariba and S/4HANA STP being an added advantage. Need to manage STP functional experts.
Configuration experience in Demand Planning, S&OP with Procurement, Response & Supply, Control Tower, Spend Analysis, and Business Network.
Demonstrated solution design and delivery of end-to-end STP and FTS process landscapes.
Multiple full lifecycle implementations in FMCG / CPG required.
Committed to the company’s vision.
Exudes credibility and initiative.
Values ongoing development and promotes a mindset geared toward growth.
Capable of managing ambiguity and competing priorities.