SAP Program Director

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. GKN Automotive has a turnover of circa £5 billion and 25,000 employees across 19 countries.

Role purpose

To successfully deliver the GKN SAP S4/HANA transformation programme, moving from multiple ERP Platforms and connected systems to a single SAP S4/HANA ERP environment within the global organization. This will include managing both business and IT teams, coordinating with stakeholders globally and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership and Direction

• Programme and Project Management

• External Consultant or Contractor Engagement

• Stakeholder Management

• Risk Management

• Must be willing to travel internationally on a regular basis

Skills

• Familiar with SAP Implementation Scenarios

• Strong Communicator

• Project management methodologies

• Deep Application Knowhow e.g. SAP S4/HANA, Ariba, Concur etc.

• Broad business process understanding related to the Automotive industry

• Solid M365 collaboration skills

• Fluent in English, Spanish would be a plus

Education

Master’s Degree in information technology, computer science, finance or equivalent.

Experience

More than 10 years of experience in similar roles, including a solid track record of successfully completed global ERP implementations in Automotive or comparable industries.

Reporting Line

This role reports disciplinary into our CIO, with functional reporting into the SAP programme steering committee, comprised of additional board members, including the company’s CEO.

Location & Working Model

Preferred location: Offenbach (Germany)

Model: Hybrid

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.