Global IT Program Director (80% travelling)

Job Responsibilities

• The position will lead the group's ERP strategy, overseeing both design and execution to ensure alignment with global business processes and objectives;

• It involves strategic planning, driving implementation initiatives, global rollout, and continuous improvement of ERP solutions to maximize data integrity, operational efficiency, and business outcomes;
• The role also includes managing costs, prioritizing initiatives with business stakeholders, and delivering measurable value throughout the lifecycle of ERP projects.
• Strong project/program management skills are essential, along with a solid background in business administration (including finance and human capital). The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align ERP applications with business needs, manage vendor relationships, and lead support teams to maintain a stable and responsive application portfolio.

• This role involves travelling across various site offices within the group to lead, grow, and manage a team of experienced IT Program Managers, providing leadership and technical guidance to drive successful execution of global ERP design programs;
• It includes proactively identifying SOPs and original blueprint templates for the group ERP system, and working closely with Country Managers to address resource gaps and reprioritize initiatives;
• The position collaborates with global stakeholders including the Head of Engineering, Product, HR, and Finance to contribute to ERP workflow design;
• It also defines and manages operating rhythms for global ERP, including execution and business reviews;
• The role requires close coordination with product and engineering teams to ensure alignment, prioritize tasks, manage budgets and costs, and make strategic decisions with internal stakeholders and external vendors;
• A key responsibility is to critically assess vendor capabilities during different phases of implementation, determining whether functions should be developed in-house or outsourced based on business effectiveness and cost efficiency;