Head of Deployment & Methodology (f/m/x)

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HEAD OF DEPLOYMENT & METHODOLOGY (f/m/x) 

SHAPE+ is a cross-divisional, innovative, and user-centric Finance Systems Transformation program that brings together various DHL divisions and functions.

By focusing on standardization, harmonization, and automation of processes, we act as ONE to shape the future of finance.

We are committed to creating a future-proof working environment for our employees – flexible, highly automated and with a cutting-edge user experience - by consolidating our diverse accounting systems into ONE SAP 4/HANA ERP solution.

Are you ready to be the main driving force behind a transformative SAP finance migration?

 

As Head of Deployment & Methodology, you'll lead, fundamentally influence and be accountable for the overall global roll-out of the SHAPE+ platform to the divisional entities.

With one defined global Finance process and platform yet in place and 20+ entities already operative on the SHAPE+ platform, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping next steps into large scale deployment and on the exiting journey towards the SAP Public Cloud.

 

YOUR TASKS


* Leading and developing a team of Project & Deployment Managers 


* Ensuring the successful roll-out of the SHAPE+ platform to the divisional entities.


* Ensuring all teams deliver as per the defined plan, their roles and responsibilities.


* Driving strategic wave deployment roadmap planning jointly with central and divisional senior management, ensuring feasibility and adherence to the business case.


* Defining accurate and reliable deployment and cutover plans, actively managing dependencies, resources and integrating activities with further program initiatives.


* Assuring overall deployment and cutover execution, tracking, overseeing all SHAPE+ central and divisional deployment activities, and setting effective priorities to guide teams towards attaining common program goals.


* Proactively identifying, addressing, and mitigating risks and potential delays towards an on-time and successful delivery, proactively steering and reporting into all project boards.


* Chairing deployment boards and stage gates including Go/No-Go decisions with Div.

Leads & Entity CFOs, channeling discussions towards effective management decisions.


* Steering central and divisional teams, esp.

Discipline Owners (e.g.

Fit-Gap, Testing, Data Migration, Training) and Divisional Roll-Out Managers, along all deployment activities.


* Building and empowering cross-functional deployment teams, cultivating an open and collaborative environment, and teamwork. 


* Streamlining processes, templates, and standards towards an overall consistent, simple and scalable SHAPE+ deployment methodology, utilizing latest tools and technology. 


* Guiding teams through the approach, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and adherence.

 

YOUR BENEFITS...