Head of ERP & PMO
National Foods Limited
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Karachi
Contract type: Full time
J Ob Purpose
The Head of ERP & PMO provides strategic leadership for the SAP ERP ecosystem, centered on SAP S/4HANA under RISE with SAP, and full governance over the Digital, Data & Technology project portfolio. This role ensures SAP systems and integrations are scalable, efficient, and business-aligned, while establishing a high-performing PMO to manage, monitor, and report on all DDT-related projects, from ERP to analytics, integration platforms, and digital transformation initiatives. Operating within a Center of Excellence (CoE) and Shared Services Center (SSC) framework, the role drives enterprise-wide standardization, adoption, and innovation, aligning technology investments with strategic business outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic ERP Leadership
Karachi
The Head of ERP & PMO provides strategic leadership for the SAP ERP ecosystem, centered on SAP S/4HANA under RISE with SAP, and full governance over the Digital, Data & Technology project portfolio. This role ensures SAP systems and integrations are scalable, efficient, and business-aligned, while establishing a high-performing PMO to manage, monitor, and report on all DDT-related projects, from ERP to analytics, integration platforms, and digital transformation initiatives. Operating within a Center of Excellence (CoE) and Shared Services Center (SSC) framework, the role drives enterprise-wide standardization, adoption, and innovation, aligning technology investments with strategic business outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic ERP Leadership
- Own the SAP S/4HANA technical and functional roadmap, including enhancements, integrations, and lifecycle management under RISE with SAP.
- Align ERP capabilities with enterprise transformation goals and DDT strategy.
- Oversee governance, security, performance, and compliance for SAP and related platforms.
- Establish and lead a centralized PMO to govern all DDT-related projects (ERP, data platforms, analytics, integration, AI, automation).
- Define portfolio governance standards, project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and reporting protocols.
- Maintain a unified project dashboard for leadership, covering timelines, KPIs, risks, budgets, and benefits realization.
- Ensure consistent progress monitoring, escalation, and corrective action for delayed or at-risk projects.
- Collaborate with SAP CoE to standardize ERP processes, ensure reusability of solutions, and manage configuration vs. customization decisions.
- Work with SSC operations to streamline support, incident management, and change control.
- Promote shared best practices across business units, reducing duplication of effort.
- Oversee integration between SAP and non-SAP systems (e-commerce, CRM, manufacturing, supply chain, IoT) using SAP BTP, CPI, and API-led architecture.
- Evaluate and govern the adoption of emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, advanced analytics) within the DDT ecosystem.
- Serve as the primary liaison for RISE with SAP, ensuring service-level adherence, system performance, and delivery milestones.
- Govern SAP licensing and subscription usage across modules and solutions, ensuring compliance and cost optimization.
- Negotiate with SAP and vendors to optimize contracts and renewals.
- Financial & Vendor Oversight
- Manage ERP and project budgets, track spend, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate vendor proposals for feasibility, TCO, and alignment with technical standards.
- Negotiate SLAs, service contracts, and vendor accountability metrics.
- Champion ERP and digital adoption through structured change management, communication, and training.
- Engage stakeholders early to ensure alignment and user readiness for new systems or processes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop ERP and PMO teams to deliver high performance.
- Define roles, KPIs, and career development plans for team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 15+ years of ERP and project management experience, including minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, RISE with SAP, and enterprise integration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile/Scrum certification, and ITIL v4 preferred.
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing industries highly desirable.
- SAP Certified Application Associate (e.g., FI, MM, SD, PP, HCM)
- SAP S/4HANA Certification (Functional or Technical Tracks)
- SAP Project System (PS) certification (if applicable)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Agile / Scrum Certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP)
- ITIL v4 Foundation / Intermediate
- COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies)
Karachi
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