Head of IT​/SAP Strategy

Industry: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Number of employees: approx. 500
Reference number: Y63877 V5
Key Facts: IT Strategy & Leadership, Digital transformation, SAP S/4

HANA, SAP BI/BW, Ownership SAP ecosystem, IT Governance, e-commerce platforms, in Givisiez/home office.

• Shape, refine, and implement a company-wide IT strategy aligned with business objectives and omnichannel expansion
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary IT teams, including international and external partners
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives
• Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, standards, and policies to ensure scalability and consistency
• Oversee BI and analytics platforms to foster insight-driven decision-making
• Ensure high-quality, reliable data availability across sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and operations
• Promote strong data governance, data quality standards, and self-service analytics capabilities
• Own and manage the SAP ecosystem (e.g., S/4
  
  HANA, ECC, BW, and related modules) supporting finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales
• Lead SAP enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvements
• Align business processes with ERP best practices and enterprise architecture standards
• Provide technical leadership and development support for D2C and B2B e-commerce platforms
• Ensure seamless integration between web platforms, SAP ERP, CRM, CDP, CDC, marketing automation tools, and analytics systems
• Optimize digital performance, scalability, availability, and user experience across all online channels
• Define and enforce a comprehensive IT security strategy across applications, infrastructure, networks, and data
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements (e.g., GDPR)
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
• Govern global network architecture, cloud environments, on-premise systems, and end-user infrastructure
• Ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficient IT operations worldwide
• Manage vendors, outsourcing partners, and service-level agreements
• Own and manage the IT budget, including cost optimization and strategic investment planning
• Prioritize and govern the IT project portfolio to deliver measurable business value on time and within budget
• Define, track, and report IT KPIs and service performance metrics

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Extensive leadership experience in IT within consumer goods, retail, or sporting goods environments
• Strong expertise in SAP ERP, enterprise architecture, and complex system integrations
• Proven track record supporting D2C e-commerce platforms and digital ecosystems
• Solid understanding of Business Intelligence, analytics, and modern data platforms
• Deep knowledge of IT architecture, infrastructure design, and security principles
• Experience managing complex, international IT landscapes with internal teams and external partners
• Strong ability to translate business strategies into scalable technology solutions
• Advanced project and change management capabilities
• Financial acumen with experience managing and optimizing IT budgets
• Strategic yet hands‑on leadership approach with a strong results orientation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• High level of ownership, accountability, and professional integrity
• Ability to thrive in an international, fast‑paced, and growth‑oriented environment

The salary range will be communicated confidentially.

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