Kymera International · 3 hours ago
Director, Global Applications SAP S/4HANA Focus
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expKymera International is undergoing major enterprise transformation initiatives including ERP, Analytics, CRM, and AI systems. The Director, Global Applications role will lead the IT Business Applications teams and is responsible for implementing SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud while also defining the analytics, CRM, and AI strategy.
ManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
S/4HANA Public Cloud: Define plans, manage timelines, and complete the successful migration from legacy ERP systems to S4 HANA Public Cloud across the organization, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
SAP Analytics Cloud: Define the analytics strategy and roadmap and manage the migration of existing legacy analytics environments to SAP Analytics Cloud
CRM Systems: Define the CRM strategy, decide on CRM platform/system, and manage the migration from legacy CRM systems to the new global CRM platform/system
AI Systems: Build the AI roadmap, leverage SAP's AI capabilities to improve processes, implement generative and agentive AI technologies to create lasting business value
Collaboration: Work with business leaders across all business lines, IT and Operational teams to understand business requirements and align initiatives with business needs and maximize value
Communication: Effectively communicate the value of global solutions and gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels
Innovation / Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest advancements and trends in SAP, AI and other technologies, and drive continuous improvements in alignment with the company's overall business goals and objectives. Understand Kymera business processes and identify opportunities for optimization using the SAP S/4HANA system and AI capabilities
Team Management: Manage the IT business applications teams, provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members. Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment
Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with solution providers, partners and consultants. Evaluate and select external vendors as needed. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met
Governance: Establish and maintain effective governance processes to ensure compliance, security, and data integrity across global systems. Implement best practices, standards, and policies for global systems management
Budget and Resource Management: Develop budgets, forecasts and manage costs. Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the global applications and analytics initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field
Minimum twelve years in the SAP ecosystem in mid-size or large global enterprise environments including hands-on SAP ERP configuration and technical management
Minimum four years of SAP S/4HANA including BTP and SAP analytics
Technical understanding of SAP ERP and related platforms (BTP, SAC, CALM, CBC etc.) including in-depth knowledge of several SAP modules
Completed at least two full life-cycle SAP implementations
Strong knowledge of SAP line-of-business processes including RTR, PTP, OTC, and PTF
Leading and managing SAP functional/technical teams supporting global solutions
Managing departmental and global enterprise project budgets
Solid understanding of SDLC, SAP transports, and compliance requirements
Experience and understanding of enterprise data analytics and business intelligence using any modern data platform (Snowflake, Fabric, Databricks, etc) and BI reporting technology (PowerBI, Tableau, etc)
Preferred
S/4HANA Certification
SAP Joule and Agentive AI
Applying generative and agentive AI to solve business problems
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Managing CRM applications and platforms
Good knowledge of modern CRM applications and sales management and forecasting processes
Fluency in German, Portuguese, Norwegian or other languages a major plus
Metal or chemical manufacturing industry experience
Works well with distributed, multicultural, multi-lingual teams
Excellent relationship management, facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills
Company
Kymera International
Kymera International is a specialty materials company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$775.2MKey Investors
HPS Investment PartnersLIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-09-12Debt Financing· $775M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2018-10-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Barton White
CEO
Mark McClanahan
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2025-11-12
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