About this role
<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/01dc0e5073a59d37d2b590aacf0912b2da914dd5023c1cf1031997c43256d906/static_content/2bb5162ddfb547538c77/RCM_HeroBagBanner_S.png" alt="" width="" height=""></p><div> <p>At Hero, we believe in delighting consumers by conserving the goodness of nature. We are an international branded food company with a clear purpose: to make high-quality, natural food accessible to everyone.</p> <p>To strengthen our Global IT organization, we are looking for a <strong>Team Lead SAP Architecture & Development (m/f/d)</strong>. In this role, you will lead the evolution of Hero's SAP architecture landscape, drive major transformation initiatives, and develop an international team of SAP professionals. You will act as a key partner to the business, ensuring that our SAP ecosystem remains secure, scalable, sustainable, and aligned with Hero's future ambitions. </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Own and continuously evolve Hero's global SAP architecture across S/4HANA, integrations, data models, authorizations, and solution design principles.</li> <li>Lead architectural decision-making and governance, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and strategic objectives.</li> <li>Drive modern SAP architecture approaches leveraging technologies such as SAP BTP, APIs, CDS Views, SAP AI Data Products, and integration platforms. </li> <li>Provide technical leadership for major SAP transformation programs, balancing innovation, standardization, operational stability, and cost efficiency.</li> <li>Ensure a stable, secure, scalable, and future-ready SAP landscape while maintaining compliance with governance and security standards.</li> <li>Partner closely with business stakeholders to translate business priorities into sustainable SAP capabilities and architectural roadmaps.</li> <li>Define and enforce development standards, quality guidelines, governance frameworks, and security principles.</li> <li>Foster effective collaboration across Business, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams. </li> <li>Lead, coach, and develop an international SAP Architecture & Development team, driving capability building, knowledge sharing, and delivery excellence.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>More than <strong>10 years of SAP experience</strong> within complex international SAP environments.</li> <li>Strong expertise in <strong>SAP S/4HANA</strong>, ideally within a <strong>RISE with SAP</strong> environment.</li> <li>Deep understanding of SAP architecture, integrations, security, authorizations, and development governance.</li> <li>Experience leading global SAP transformation programs and managing complex system landscapes.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of end-to-end SAP business processes and enterprise-wide architecture concepts.</li> <li>Proven people leadership experience, including team development, coaching, and capability building.</li> <li>Experience working with Enterprise Architecture teams, governance forums, and technology roadmaps.</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics into business value.</li> <li>Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving. </li> <li>Fluent English language skills.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>A key leadership role within a global SAP transformation journey.</li> <li>The opportunity to shape the future SAP architecture of an international organization.</li> <li>High visibility across business and technology functions with direct impact on strategic initiatives.</li> <li>A truly international working environment with global stakeholders and projects.</li> <li>The chance to build and develop a high-performing international team.</li> <li>Exposure to innovative technologies, including SAP BTP, AI-enabled solutions, and modern enterprise architecture practices.</li> <li>Attractive development opportunities, including potential progression into broader IT leadership roles.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, purpose-driven culture guided by Hero values.</li> </ul> </div><p><strong>Our Culture: How We Grow Together</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Create wow:</strong> We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It’s about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus.</li> <li><strong>Everyone Hero:</strong> We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It’s about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork.</li> <li><strong>Nourish others:</strong> We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It’s about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity.</li> <li><strong>Take responsibility:</strong> We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It’s about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sound like you? Apply Now</strong><br> <br>Important: We only accept applications sent to the designated channels. Please be aware of job offer scrapers; we will not accept applications from other third parties.<br> </p>