Head of SAP Transformation & Architecture | Head of SAP Transformation & Architecture (m/w/d)

EPPENDORF SE

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Mar 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of SAP Transformation & Architecture, you will hold strategic responsibility for the global SAP landscape and its continuous evolution. Your day-to-day involves defining architectural standards, guidelines, and templates while ensuring compliance, performance, and scalability in collaboration with IT Security, Infrastructure, and Data & Analytics departments. You will lead internal and external resources to orchestrate large-scale transformations, such as S/4HANA migrations and 'RISE with SAP' initiatives. A key focus is maintaining a 'Clean Core' philosophy and developing long-term roadmaps for applications, integration, and data. This role is highly attractive for its significant creative freedom within a premium international Life Science brand, offering the chance to shape the digital backbone of a company that contributes to improving human living conditions. You will benefit from flexible working models, including mobile work options across Germany, and a comprehensive benefits package designed for work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) within complex, heterogeneous system landscapes
  • Multiple years of leadership experience in architectural or transformation roles with disciplinary or functional responsibility
  • Proven track record in managing enterprise-wide, international SAP transformation programs
  • Extensive experience managing global stakeholders and external implementation partners in large-scale SAP projects
  • Deep expertise in defining and enforcing architecture and governance standards in SAP environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role requires the ability to work within a mobile work framework across Germany. No specific security clearances or travel percentages are listed, but the role involves managing international programs and global stakeholders.