Head SAP-ERP

2 days ago

Bawshar Province, Oman Mohammed Al Barwani LLC Full time

Mohammed Al Barwani LLC (MB LLC) is a multinational group of companies with operations and subsidiaries in more than 20 countries across the globe in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. The company was first established in 1982. The main activities of subsidiary companies within MB Holding include drilling & oilfield services, exploration & production of oil & gas, oilfield and marine engineering, mining, manufacturing & trading, and investments. Today, MB Holding employs more than 5000 employees from 51 nationalities and across 4 continents who are committed to meet the challenges of the complex and competitive Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Mining industries. The company's phenomenal march ahead has been made possible due to its commitment to high standards of health, safety and environmental protection and the strong support of its customers. The company reliably meets its commitments and sets industry benchmarks in the process with great emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of business ethics and integrity.

We are seeking a dedicated Head of SAP-ERP to join the family to be part of our success.

Responsibilities;

  1. Develop and lead the SAP strategy in alignment with the organization's digital transformation roadmap. Advise executive leadership on SAP solutions and innovations. Drive SAP S/4HANA migration or digital core transformation initiatives (if applicable).
  2. Manage and implement operational excellence to ensure the department operates at optimal levels, achieving both short-term and long-term business goals. Ensure that the business has appropriate processes and systems to monitor and control its operations effectively.
  3. Establish and implement department policies, processes, and controls in compliance with corporate policies, the Manual of Authority, local authorities' requirements, and international standards.
  4. Lead the preparation of department budgets and monitor financial status versus the budget to ensure proper control.
  5. Lead the selection, implementation, upgrade, and integration of ERP solutions to support core business functions. Collaborate with key departments to streamline and digitize business processes.
  6. Implement cost-effective digital and automation solutions that drive operational efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and deliver a competitive advantage to the business.
  7. Leverage advanced technologies such as Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI to enhance ERP capabilities.
  8. Work closely with contractor companies and other business partners and stakeholders to build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships and to resolve disputes in the interests of the organization.
  9. Collaborate with business units (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Sales, etc.) to understand requirements and deliver value. Ensure continuous process improvements and user satisfaction.
  10. Oversee SAP modules, including but not limited to: FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, HCM, SuccessFactors, Ariba, and SAP Analytics Cloud. Ensure system integrity, performance, and compliance with cybersecurity and data governancestandards.
  11. Establish and maintain an effective organizational structure, workforce, and management capability to achieve business objectives.
  12. Manage and implement staff performance management, staff engagements, leadership development, learning & development, and competency management to ensure the department has an appropriate performance culture, an excellent working environment, and future leaders to meet business growth.

Principal Challenges;

  • Change Resistance and User Adoption.
  • Legacy Systems and Integration Complexity.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment and Stakeholder Expectations.
  • Ensuring Data Quality and Governance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in SAP leadership roles within large-scale enterprises.
  • Proven track record managing multi-geography SAP programs and transformations.

Minimum Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of SAP experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale SAP implementations or transformations.
  • Strong understanding of both SAP functional and technical components.
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations.

Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Strategic Vision & Planning
  • ERP Systems Architecture
  • Budgeting & ROI Analysis
  • Change Management & Communication
  • Leadership & Talent Development
  • Process Optimization
  • Risk & Compliance Oversight
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