Senior Director, SAP - IT

Requisition ID# 156869Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Level: Senior DirectorBusiness Unit: Information TechnologyWork Type: HybridJob Location: OaklandPosition SummaryThe Senior Director, SAP - IT will report to the Vice President, Energy Systems & Solutions. This role will help lead the Propel program at PG&E which is a full scale business transformation coupled with migration of SAP from ECC to S4/HANA. The Propel program will drive significant business value in our engineering, operations, supply chain, finance and HR business areas.The technical scope includes key elements of the SAP S/4HANA application and adjacent platforms to be determined during the design phase of the program. You will lead external partners as well as internal IT resources to execute the program. You will collaborate and interface with the Business Process Transformation team daily to ensure that there is alignment of the technical solution to business objectives.This position will be based at PG&E headquarters in Oakland, California. The candidate should be willing to fully relocate to San Francisco Bay area, if not already local, and commute into Oakland, CA office at least 3 days a week.Salary RangeA reasonable salary range is:Bay Area Minimum: $216,000Bay Area Maximum: $292,000Job ResponsibilitiesS4/HANA Migration: Drive and lead all aspects of the successful migration from legacy SAP systems to S4/HANA across the organization. Collaborate with business area teams to define the migration roadmap, ensure project timelines are met, and minimize disruptions to business operations.Lead SAP Fit to Standard Strategy: Implement SAP through configuration of software out of the box and by adopting industry best practices in supply chain, finance and HR.Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with SAP solution providers, system integrators, and consultants. Evaluate and select external vendors as needed. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.SAP System Operations: Maintain high levels of reliability and performance of current ECC system while building S4/HANA system to high levels of reliability and performance. Architect dual system architecture to enable incremental deployments.SAP System Governance: Establish and maintain effective governance processes to ensure compliance, security, and data integrity across SAP systems. Develop and implement standards and policies for SAP system management.Team Management: Upskill current coworkers and bring in new coworkers that will own best practices and possess SAP S/4HANA functional product expertise. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.Team Member Engagement: Collaborate closely with key team members, including executives, business leaders, and IT teams, to understand business requirements and align SAP initiatives with business.Budget and Resource Management: Develop and lead the SAP budget, including forecasting and cost control. Optimize resource allocation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of SAP initiatives.Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in SAP technology. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to drive business value.Background QualificationsMinimumMinimum of B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, information technology, business administration, engineering, or other relevant field.Minimum of 12 or more years of relevant technical and leadership experience within a company or industry consulting responsible for technology strategy, planning, and client relationship work experience.Experience in leading large/complex SAP S4/HANA program (budget of >$100M).PreferredHas led or operated in production dual systems during implementation – ECC and S4/HANA.Utility industry experience or adjacent industry experience.Minimum of 20 years of experience in SAP program delivery and operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.Production operations experience with SAP S4/HANA (any deployment – data center, hyperscaler, RISE).In-depth knowledge of SAP modules, including but not limited to Finance, Supply Chain, Plant Maintenance, Project Systems and HR.Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to encourage and empower a team.Proven experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management.Strategic problem solver who translates business needs into SAP solutions.

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