Siemens is seeking an exceptional senior leader for a dual-mandate role critical to the company’s enterprise-wide IT transformation. This position combines end-to-end program leadership for the SAP S/4HANA brownfield conversion with the strategic responsibility of defining and governing the global ERP architecture across Siemens.

What we offer you

• An attractive remuneration package- Appealing Siemens pension benefits- Access to Siemens share plans- Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests- Barrier-free locations

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here. The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You’ll make an impact by

• Lead the end-to-end conversion of 18 legacy SAP ECC systems to S/4HANA using a brownfield approach, ensuring successful technical delivery. - Act as the accountable Siemens counterpart to SAP for the turnkey delivery model, managing scope, milestones, and commercial escalations. - Own overall program governance including planning, budgeting, risk management, and executive reporting. - Chair the program steering committee and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders, including CIO Office, divisional IT leadership, and Managing Board. - Define and drive the simplification strategy, ensuring consistent architectural decisions across all rollout waves. - Oversee migration activities towards SAP RISE where applicable, including cloud readiness, data migration, and hypercare phases. - Ensure lifecycle management of compatibility packs through 2033. - Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional PMO integrating Siemens, SAP, and strategic partners. - Define, publish, and govern the global ERP target architecture, including standards, principles, and guidelines. - Drive ERP landscape simplification (custom code, enhancements, add-ons) across all business units. - Act as the final authority for architecture decisions, including sign-off in integration and functional testing phases. - Maintain and evolve the ERP technology roadmap, incorporating innovations such as SAP BTP, AI/ML, and clean-core strategies. - Ensure seamless integration between ERP and adjacent enterprise platforms (e.g., PLM, MES, CRM, HR, Treasury). - Represent the ERP domain within the Enterprise Architecture Board, providing binding decisions on cross-system topics. - Own and continuously enhance ERP reference architecture documentation and enable knowledge transfer across global IT teams. - Drive innovation initiatives and proof-of-concepts leveraging S/4HANA capabilities.

Your defining qualities

• Education- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• Experience & Skills- 15+ years of experience in SAP ERP environments, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.- Experience in the manufacturing or industrial technology sector. - Proven track record in delivering large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs in complex, global organizations. - Deep expertise in SAP ECC and S/4HANA architecture, including ABAP, Fiori/UI5, integration technologies (PI/PO, CPI), and SAP BTP.- Strong experience managing SAP as a strategic partner, including complex contract and delivery models. - Familiarity with SAP add-ons in logistics and foreign trade (e.g., CIP2SAP). - Relevant SAP certifications (e.g., S/4HANA Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect).- Expertise in ERP simplification, custom-code reduction, and clean-core strategies. - Experience with SAP RISE and cloud-based transformation approaches. - Experience leading large-scale programs with 100+ stakeholders across multiple regions and vendors. - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at C-level and Managing Board level.

• Languages- Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you! At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. www.siemens.de/careers – if you would like to find out more about jobs & careers at Siemens. FAQ – if you need further information on the application process.