SAP Application Team Lead

Join a key European development and manufacturing hub within a leading international group, specializing in automotive electronic components, based in Szombathely. We are seeking a SAP Application Team Lead to spearhead our SAP Application team, focusing on SAP Finance (FI/CO), Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and SAP Development. This role is crucial for defining and driving the SAP application strategy in alignment with our overarching business objectives and IT strategy.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead and develop the SAP Application team across various modules including FI/CO, MM, SD, and development.
  • Strategically define and drive the SAP application initiatives, ensuring they align with business and IT goals.
  • Manage SAP application operations to ensure stable operations and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business needs into effective SAP solutions and roadmaps.
  • Coordinate with external partners on implementation and support to ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met.
  • Lead SAP-related projects and transformation initiatives, including transitions to SAP S/4HANA.
  • Drive process optimization and standardization across finance, procurement, logistics, and sales.
  • Oversee change management, incident handling, and release management within the SAP environment.
  • Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and professional development.
  • Ensure rigorous documentation, governance, compliance, and risk management within SAP operations

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in SAP consulting, application management, or project delivery.
  • Expertise in at least one core SAP domain: SAP FI/CO, SAP MM, or SAP SD.
  • Proven leadership in managing SAP projects or delivery teams.
  • Effective collaboration with business stakeholders to transform business requirements into system solutions.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end business processes in finance, procurement, supply chain, or sales.
  • Experience managing external service providers and project partners.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Business fluency in English.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a significant player in the automotive electronics industry.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Engagement in innovative and critical projects with wide-reaching impact.

Location: Szombathely, Hungary

Job Type: Full-time (1 day onsite per month)