Associate Director – Business Systems and Transformation

Overview

Lead SAP Functional and Software Development teams at Collins Aerospace India Digital Technology Center, delivering enterprise-wide SAP transformation and support capabilities as part of the oneRTX Process & Systems Transformation program.

What you'll do

• Lead SAP Functional and Development teams at Collins Aerospace India Digital Technology Center.
• Provide strategic leadership to a 40+ member organization through direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Manage SAP resources to meet enterprise business requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive end-to-end integration between SAP Functional and Technical teams to ensure successful delivery of business requirements.
• Collaborate with enterprise SAP stakeholders to ensure business continuity and adherence to established standards.
• Partner with senior management and business leaders to drive SAP transformation strategies, planning, and execution.
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective communication, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Work closely with customers to understand business needs, support organizational change, and deliver a high-quality customer experience.
• Align SAP Functional Management with the overall Digital Technology governance and development model.
• Effectively allocate resources and prioritize initiatives based on business needs and strategic objectives.
• Ensure technology resources are productive, efficient, and aligned with the business vision.
• Establish and publish periodic delivery metrics, performance indicators, and progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Oversee all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, debugging, integration, and implementation.

What you'll need

• 12+ years of relevant SAP experience.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP resource management and delivery leadership.
• Strong business process knowledge and expertise across multiple SAP applications.
• Proven experience in managing SAP Functional and Technical teams.
• Experience leading teams of 11–20 or more members, with sound delivery management expertise.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Life Cycle methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, estimate project resource requirements, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in managing cross-functional teams and driving business outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Nice to have

• 15+ years of relevant SAP experience.
• Experience in large-scale SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation and transformation programs.
• Experience leading a 40+ member organization through direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Strong expertise in SAP Functional and Technical integration.
• Experience working in a global enterprise environment with complex business processes and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience collaborating with senior business leaders and enterprise-wide SAP stakeholders.
• Strong delivery management, resource planning, and organizational leadership capabilities.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Northgate, Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village, Yelahanka Hobli).
• Role type: Hybrid, with onsite and offsite work ratio determined in partnership with your leader.
• All India positions require a background check, and a drug screen is required for every external new hire in India.