SAP Functional Lead Consultant

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If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our IT team. As the SAP Functional Lead Consultant at Marel, you will be invaluable to our extensive growth and our focus of lowering our ecological footprint.

What you'll be doing

You will be taking care of operational tasks and develop the group of application specialists in maturity and functional performance. You’ll set clear team goals and manages availability with the Team Manager ERP for future demand / capacity needed and delegates tasks to team members and set deadlines, to ensure the optimal maintenance and development of the applications.

The SAP Lead consultant sets the example for the team and can create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture. You will oversee day-to-day operation and delivery of IT-deliverables, monitor team performance, and motivate team members. Furthermore, you’ll come with suggestions regarding training needs and provide coaching with development plan and on technical issues. Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve issues or conflicts. Also, you recognize high performance and provides feedback to the Team Manager to reward accomplishments. Encourage creativity, risk-taking in a continuous learning environment.

Main Tasks

• Responsible for daily operations and coaching of a specialist group as part of the Application Department.
• Responsible for IT Delivery Services, continuous improvement of procedures, work instructions and applying standards and proactively signal improvement points and plans and implements them.
• HR Functional responsible for development of a group of application specialists. Next to the daily operational administrative tasks, focusing on development and assessment of people.
• Responsible for optimal team set up, knowledge sharing in the specialist group and to colleagues in other time zones.
• Cooperates closely with hosting provider, Infra department, customer coordinator on performance of application services offered by hosting provider, within agreed SLAs, KPIs and quality standards
• Main contact person of the application group to Business, application groups or other IT teams regarding subject matter expert content of the team
• Providing input to the Team Manager ERP for the Application roadmap
• Responsible for technical development within the team by mapping competence levels and proposing development plans.
• Follows closely trends, developments on the application portfolio of business processes in his/her own area together with the Team Manager and IT Business Partner

Who are we looking for?

The SAP Lead Consultant is an innovator, motivator, and supporter. He has the ability to empathize with the users and has considerable people skills. The Lead Consultant is creative, analytical, result driven, persistent, persuasive, focused on delivering and operational excellence, able to communicate with senior mgt. The SAP lead Consultant has or is:

• Team lead skills / leadership competencies
• Able to replace the Team Manager in decision boards/project executive level when needed
• Able to think on a strategic level in IT and Business Coaching and sparring capabilities of peers
• Expert understanding on the subject is covered within the team. Challenge business requirements and aim for the simplest solution to cover the need
• Expert in communication with customers and suppliers
• Ability to handle cross-application work
• Expert in operational and functional skills
• Ability to recognize and solve problems in a structural way

What kind of a person are you?

We encourage each of our 7,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You have a:

• Keen interest and eye for people management and people development
• Expert level of functional knowledge within the area of responsibility
• Several years of experience in full cycle delivery projects in the field of business application delivery management within the area of expertise
• Knowledge and experience of implementing and working with several methods and standards for maintenance, development, test management
• Knowledge of methods and standards in the field of process-driven operations (Cobit, ITIL)
• Knowledge of Agile & scrum methodologies
• Significant knowledge of IT-architecture and project management (Prince2)
• Strong English skills, both written andverbal
• Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

About Marel
Marel is a global leader in transforming the way food is processed. We are in the business of transformation, innovation and inspiration. We provide software, machinery, systems and solutions that help food processors gain a competitive edge and make the most of cutting edge technology such as digitization, automation and robotics. As long as there are people on earth, Marel will be present because everyone need to eat, right? Marel will outlive us all.

We offer

Working at Marel means working at a multinational with many chances to develop yourself, take responsibility and show initiative. We offer an exciting job with a representative base salary, attractive secondary benefits in an international atmosphere that supports the company’s vision, and exhibit Marel’s core values Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

Marel Vision and Values

In partnership with our customers, we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Marel’s core values are Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

Interested?

If you’re looking to join an international company with a great culture, flexible working arrangements, career growth and development opportunities then click apply now and include a resume! Should you have any questions about this position, don’t hesitate to reach out to our IT Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maarten Krepel: Maarten.krepel@marel.com

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