Senior Expert, SAP Lead - IT Applications & IT Platforms (m/f/d)

Discover your exciting roleThe Senior Expert, SAP Lead – IT Applications & IT Platforms (m/f/d) is accountable for the end-to-end SAP ecosystem, ensuring continuity of the S/4HANA program, stability of operations, and alignment with business objectives. The role owns the SAP roadmap, core S/4HANA template, and governance framework across all SAP-related activities.Explore your tasks and responsibilitiesOwn and drive the SAP strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and transformation objectivesEnsure continuity of the end-to-end SAP program across implementation, rollout, and operationsLead and govern the global SAP (S/4HANA) template + SAP cloud ecosystem, ensuring standardization, integrity, and controlled deviationsProvide functional leadership to SAP IT teams leads, ensuring alignment across domains and E2E processesManage SAP licensing, vendor ecosystem, and strategic partners, including performance, cost, and risk controlShow your expertise10+ years of experience leading global SAP S/4HANA landscapes, transformation initiatives, and rollout programsDeep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, governance, template management, and integration landscapesProven leadership experience in matrix organizations with strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skillsSolid knowledge of IT governance, compliance, security, audit requirements, and end-to-end traceabilityExperience in vendor, service, and contract management (SAP, AMS), including budget ownership and cost optimizationUniversity degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field; MBA is an advantageSAP and project management certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ITIL, COBIT, PM methodologies) preferred; fluent English required, German is a strong advantageWhat we offer youYour start at Exyte: Take part in a two-day onboarding event with new colleaguesAttractive location: Our location in Stuttgart features spacious workstations with height-adjustable desksBuddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the teamWork-life balance: There is always the possibility of switching to mobile workingCatering: Free coffee specialities as well as water dispensers are accessible on every floorKeep fit: Exyte subsidises your fitness contract through EGYM Wellpass at over 5,000 locations in GermanyContactYou want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Gerd Fleischmann via E-Mail at [email protected] note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.Job SummaryJob number: 23985Date posted : 2026-07-13Profession: Information TechnologyEmployment type: Full time