Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the applicable functional area that aligns with business goals and delivers value and growth
Oversee the formulation and prioritization of product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and informed by commercial, financial, and operational analysis, market trends, value realization, and input from stakeholders
Act as the owner of the Global Template for the applicable functional area(s), maintaining the highest standards in the design and delivery of new demand and capabilities
Oversee the functional design and delivery of all 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 resource allocation
Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, adoption, and support
Ensure that product roadmaps and initiatives are aligned 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
Scope: 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
SAP S/4HANA LE and Manufacturing modules with solution design and delivery experience