Director, SAP Systems

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and execute the SAP strategy and roadmap aligned to the One IT goals and objectives.
• Own the SAP platform performance, stability, security, and continuous improvement.
• Govern SAP delivery, operations, and support models to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Responsible for SAP financials and vendor relationships with strategic partners.
• Work with Sysmex Corporation and other regional Sysmex affiliates to deliver a local and global solution.
• Ensure SAP solutions are delivered to business requirements, quality standards, and architectural design.
• Oversee SAP risk, compliance, audit, and security posture through GRC practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop SAP management and staff, ensuring succession and capability maturity.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between IT, business, and external partners.
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and recommend innovations that improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred or related field required with 15+ years of previous experience in Software and IT, 5 years of management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise SAP environments and their role in enabling business strategy, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
• SAP certifications in functional, technical, or architectural domains are preferred but not required.
• IT service management certifications (e.g., ITIL) and/or enterprise architecture or project management certifications (e.g., TOGAF, PMP) are a plus.
• Progressive SAP experience, including leadership of enterprise-scale SAP environments.
• Proven experience owning SAP strategy, roadmap, and platform in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business, technical, and regulatory documents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with executive leadership, business partners, and technical teams.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Working knowledge of enterprise integration platforms, reporting and analytics tools, and related business applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration, and other related systems.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business strategy into executable technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Financial acumen, including budget management, cost optimization, and value realization.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $128,520 - $200,960. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), an annual incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.