ERP Lead

About the role

The ERP Lead is the most time-sensitive hire in the program. Pilot scope definition, ERP partner selection, RFP issuance, and S/4 design are all blocked until this person is in post. Lapmaster Wolters is embarking on a 24 to 36 month finance and digital transformation, migrating from Elliott ERP (US) and SAP ECC (Germany) to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, with the US entity as the pilot deployment.

Responsibilities

• S/4 design and delivery
• Own S/4 design end to end — FI, CO, and PS module scope across US pilot and Germany template
• Define pilot entity scope, module configuration, and deployment sequencing in collaboration with the transformation lead
• Lead ERP partner selection — define evaluation criteria, assess partner shortlist, and issue the RFP
• Manage the implementation partner day to day — hold them accountable to scope, quality, and timeline
• Drive data migration planning — legacy data from Elliott and SAP ECC, validation approach, and cutover sequencing
• Own the integration design between S/4, SAP BTP, Tagetik, CRM (C4C), and field service (FSM)
• Finance process translation — the transformation lead owns finance process redesign — close process, COA structure, and margin reporting. The ERP Lead translates those process decisions into S/4 configuration terms and ensures the system is built to deliver them.
• Support COA implementation in S/4 — the unified account structure is designed by the transformation lead; the ERP Lead ensures it is configured correctly and consistently across all entities
• Coordinate with Jan-Niklas and Werner on the SAP PS profitability tracking POC in Rendsburg — they own this work; the ERP Lead ensures S/4 design accommodates their approach and the POC findings feed into the deployment template
• Change management and training — S/4 will change how finance and operations staff work day to day across US and Germany. The ERP Lead is responsible for ensuring the business is ready — not just technically, but practically. Work closely with the implementation partner to design the change management approach — impact assessment, stakeholder engagement plan, and readiness checkpoints at each phase gate
• Develop training materials with the implementation partner — role-based training covering new workflows in S/4, Financial Closing Cockpit, and reporting
• Support hypercare after go-live — ensure staff have the support they need to operate confidently in the new system

Requirements

• Must have 8 to 12 years of SAP experience with at least one full S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation delivered as program or workstream lead — not as a team member
• Deep functional expertise in FI and CO — journal entry automation, close process configuration, reconciliation frameworks, consolidation feeds to Tagetik or equivalent
• SAP PS experience — project systems, revenue recognition, POC calculation, profitability reporting
• Experience managing an external SAP implementation partner — RFP process, named resource accountability, and quality management
• Experience working across US and European entities — understanding of statutory reporting differences, multi-entity consolidation, and cross-border close dependencies
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering change management and end-user training programs as part of an ERP implementation
• Strong advantage: SAP ECC to S/4 migration experience — understanding of the technical delta, data migration complexity, and change impact
• Experience with SAP BTP integration — connecting S/4 to CRM, FSM, and supplier portal
• Familiarity with Tagetik or similar consolidation platforms — direct SAP integration, group account mapping
• Manufacturing or industrial company background — understanding of SAP PS, contract manufacturing, and WIP reporting
• Experience with RPA tools for close automation and reconciliation bridging
• German language skills

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package For Full Time Employees

• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life & AD&D
• Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• EAP

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD