About the role
- Lead product development initiatives on SAP S/4HANA platform and associated applications for STP & FTS
- Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals
- Oversee formulation and prioritization of product initiatives informed by commercial, financial, and operational analysis
- Own the Global Template for the applicable functional area(s) and ensure high design and delivery standards
- Oversee functional design and delivery of Enhancements, Projects, Programmes and Support for the domain
- Act as primary liaison between business functions, technology, operations, and executive teams
- Manage end-to-end product lifecycle: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, adoption, and support
- Ensure product roadmaps align with company budgets and strategies and prioritise high-value outcomes
- Establish and monitor key product and business metrics for continuous improvement
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of business analysts, functional experts, and other team members
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Report into Director Enterprise Applications and may require travel within South Africa and abroad
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 (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
- Willingness to travel within South Africa and internationally as required
- Fixed Travel Allowance
- Business and private mileage allowance
- Performance Bonus
- 20 days AL
- Medical Aid & Gap Cover
- Retirement fund
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SAP S/4HANAsolution designSAP delivery methodologiesDemand PlanningS&OPProcurementResponse & SupplyControl TowerSpend AnalysisBusiness Network
Soft skills
effective communicationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingteam managementcollaborationinnovationaccountabilitycross-departmental outcomesmentoring
Certifications
SAP S/4HANA certificationadditional module certifications