Head ERP - IT (Expedeon/SAP)

Confidential Company

An experienced and highly motivated Head – ERP to lead and manage enterprise-wide ERP implementations, integrations, and support initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Xpedeon, Peoplestrong, OpenText, and front-end integrations. This role is critical to managing and optimizing business-critical applications, ensuring smooth operational continuity across functions such as HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operation.

ERP Management & Strategy

• Lead the implementation, enhancement, and support of ERP platforms, especially Xpedeon and Peoplestrong.
• Manage integrations across modules and third-party applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end connectivity.
• Coordinate with functional heads to understand business requirements and translate them into system functionalities.

System Integration & Architecture

• Oversee front-end integrations with various business-critical systems and user interfaces.
• Ensure optimal integration between ERP systems and platforms such as OpenText (for document management and workflows).
• Maintain system performance, security, and compliance standards. Team & Vendor Coordination
• Lead a cross-functional ERP team and manage external vendors, including system integrators and support partners.
• Review and approve technical documentation, change requests, and system upgrades.

Project & Change Management

• Plan and execute ERP-related projects with defined scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Drive process automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure minimal disruption during system updates, migrations, and integrations.

Support & Training

• Oversee system support, issue resolution, and SLA adherence for business-critical applications.
• Design and deliver training programs to end-users and business teams for ERP adoption.

Functional Knowledge:

• End-to-end ERP process mapping across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Project Management.
• Experience managing business-critical applications with high up-time requirements.
• Strong understanding of compliance, audit, and data security requirements.

Leadership Project Skills:

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional ERP implementations or upgrades.
• Strong project management skills (PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a plus).
• Excellent vendor management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.