Vice President, SAP and Enterprise Solutions
Pfizer
4 months ago
Remote friendly (Pennsylvania, United States)
United States
IT
Role Responsibilities:
- Interact and successfully influence EVP/SVP internally, along with Senior Partners and CEOs of technology companies.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with changing business needs, leveraging the latest and emerging solution sets.
- Oversee SAP project planning, implementation, and management, including migrations to cloud, upgrades, and integrations; develop and execute process transformation and innovation strategies.
- Develop and execute solutions strategy enabling core and enabling functions to deliver budget savings.
- Align transformation initiatives with the organization’s long-term goals and innovation roadmap.
- Foster a culture of agility, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across finance and supply chain.
- Lead teams of technology and industry process experts to design, develop, and deploy next-generation technologies; foster innovation and continuous learning.
- Lead and manage transformation projects to optimize business processes and enhance efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for next-generation technologies, including automation and AI, to revolutionize operations.
- Maintain the SAP system landscape (installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance); manage SAP lifecycle (upgrades, migrations, decommissioning); implement best practices and industry standards; ensure seamless SAP operations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure process and technical changes are communicated and adopted.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Manage technology budgets and allocate resources effectively.
- Lead and mentor functional and technical professionals.
Core SAP / Enterprise scope:
- Set strategic direction for SAP platform across Sales Ordering (SAP Prime) through Accounts Receivable (SAP Finance), Procuring goods (SAP Ariba) through Accounts Payable (SAP S/4HANA), and Travel & Expense (SAP Concur).
- Oversee 100+ SAP-based applications and strategic oversight for SAP Business Analytics Cloud.
- Lead SAP environment upgrade aligned with SAP RISE and cloud best practices.
- Own Global Supply capabilities in SAP (sourcing direct materials through release to warehouse/market/customer).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 15 years experience.
- 10+ years in SAP leadership roles with broad understanding of modules and processes.
- Strong knowledge of SAP processes (Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement).
- Experience implementing and upgrading SAP in a global environment, specifically around SAP RISE.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and SaaS solutions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and RISE.
- Understanding of industry regulations and standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field + 13 years experience.
- Familiarity with digital transformation methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Design Thinking).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive decision-making.
Benefits (as stated):
- Eligible for Pfizer Global Performance Plan bonus target of 30% of base salary; participation in share-based long-term incentive program.
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching and additional retirement savings contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the text.
- Interact and successfully influence EVP/SVP internally, along with Senior Partners and CEOs of technology companies.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with changing business needs, leveraging the latest and emerging solution sets.
- Oversee SAP project planning, implementation, and management, including migrations to cloud, upgrades, and integrations; develop and execute process transformation and innovation strategies.
- Develop and execute solutions strategy enabling core and enabling functions to deliver budget savings.
- Align transformation initiatives with the organization’s long-term goals and innovation roadmap.
- Foster a culture of agility, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across finance and supply chain.
- Lead teams of technology and industry process experts to design, develop, and deploy next-generation technologies; foster innovation and continuous learning.
- Lead and manage transformation projects to optimize business processes and enhance efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for next-generation technologies, including automation and AI, to revolutionize operations.
- Maintain the SAP system landscape (installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance); manage SAP lifecycle (upgrades, migrations, decommissioning); implement best practices and industry standards; ensure seamless SAP operations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure process and technical changes are communicated and adopted.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Manage technology budgets and allocate resources effectively.
- Lead and mentor functional and technical professionals.
Core SAP / Enterprise scope:
- Set strategic direction for SAP platform across Sales Ordering (SAP Prime) through Accounts Receivable (SAP Finance), Procuring goods (SAP Ariba) through Accounts Payable (SAP S/4HANA), and Travel & Expense (SAP Concur).
- Oversee 100+ SAP-based applications and strategic oversight for SAP Business Analytics Cloud.
- Lead SAP environment upgrade aligned with SAP RISE and cloud best practices.
- Own Global Supply capabilities in SAP (sourcing direct materials through release to warehouse/market/customer).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 15 years experience.
- 10+ years in SAP leadership roles with broad understanding of modules and processes.
- Strong knowledge of SAP processes (Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement).
- Experience implementing and upgrading SAP in a global environment, specifically around SAP RISE.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and SaaS solutions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and RISE.
- Understanding of industry regulations and standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field + 13 years experience.
- Familiarity with digital transformation methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Design Thinking).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive decision-making.
Benefits (as stated):
- Eligible for Pfizer Global Performance Plan bonus target of 30% of base salary; participation in share-based long-term incentive program.
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching and additional retirement savings contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the text.