Director, ECS â SAP Development
Director, ECS â SAP Development
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Job Title: Director ECS - SAP Development
GCL : F
Introduction to role
Are you ready to use technology to transform lives Do you have a passion for information technology and want to make a significant impact on IT strategy in a company that turns scientific ideas into life-changing medicines If so AstraZeneca might be the perfect fit for you! Join us as we embark on a journey to redefine the industry and empower our business to perform at its peak.
Accountabilities
As the Director of ECS - SAP Development you will be a strategic thinker with deep expertise in SAP solutions driving ERP support for business objectives. You will lead a team of technical experts in designing building testing and implementing ERP solutions that align with AstraZenecas strategy. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing a high-performing team with rich knowledge of SAP technical skills particularly in S/4HANA ABAP development SAP Integration technologies and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) capabilities.
- Collaborating closely with the global SAP team to achieve maximum delivery effectiveness and partner management.
- Anticipating future technology trends within the SAP ecosystem and ensuring AstraZeneca is an early adopter of relevant innovations.
- Delivering uninterrupted business support from both current SAP ECC and future S/4HANA systems.
- Driving activities beyond core responsibilities to chip in to AstraZenecas ambitious 2030 vision.
- Taking full ownership of capability management and people management for specified functional areas.
- Ensuring clear visibility and clarity of resource supply to meet demand forecasts across AM and AD delivery.
- Strategically working with partners for resource supplementation and optimizing external engagements.
- Leading the S/4HANA transformation project activities with meticulous workforce planning.
- Upholding operational aspects of IT within compliance and privacy guidelines.
- Building and supporting teams through active hiring coaching mentoring feedback and career development.
- Encouraging continuous learning and promoting high people engagement.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Overall 15 years of extensive experience with SAP Development (ABAP Integration) including significant leadership experience in leading a large team of experts.
- Deep and practical knowledge in SAP thorough understanding of multi-functional integration in SAP and keen awareness of the SAP product roadmap and new features introduced as part of S/4HANA.
- Strong hands-on experience and deep knowledge of S/4HANA ABAP development principles and standard methodologies including custom code adaptation for S/4HANA CDS views AMDPs and ABAP RESTful Application Programming (RAP).
- Extensive experience with SAP integration technologies such as SAP Process Integration/Orchestration (PI/PO) SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI/Integration Suite) SAP API Management OData services and other modern integration patterns.
- Practical experience and strategic understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) capabilities including Cloud Foundry environment Kyma runtime Cloud Application Programming Model (CAPM) Event Mesh Workflow Management and using AI/ML services within BTP.
- Extensive experience in integrating various AI Platforms with ABAP BTP and PI to accelerate delivery.
- Demonstrable experience leading capability and people (max 50) in a large matrix setup organization with teams with varied strengths.
- Good experience working with senior leaders across business and IT communities demonstrating strong executive presence.
- Superb communication and social skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Experience working in a globally distributed multi-cultural team coupled with strong alignment with AstraZeneca Values and Behaviors.
- Demonstrated Agile Enterprise mentality championing agile principles and practices.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Extensive experience in the Pharma Industry practices and regulatory environments.
- Full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation experience in a complex organizational setting.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and daring world.
AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. With ground breaking technology at your fingertips youll be part of a team that leads the way in digital healthcare. Our work combines science with leading digital platforms to transform our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower our business through data analytics AI machine learning and more. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. Here youll find opportunities to innovate take ownership and make a significant impact.
Ready to make a difference Apply now and be part of our transformative journey!
Date Posted
11-Aug-2025Closing Date
17-Aug-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
