Head – SAP ERP & Enterprise Systems
Hero MotoCorp · Posted Oct 6
Motorcycle, scooter, and electric vehicle manufacturing and distribution services
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About the role
Hero MotoCorp is seeking a Head of SAP ERP & Enterprise Systems to own the strategic vision, architectural governance, and operational execution of its enterprise system landscape, reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer. The role centres on the SAP S/4HANA digital core spanning manufacturing, supply chain, financial, and commercial processes across multi-plant facilities and distribution networks. It will lead S/4HANA modernization and migrations, integration with shop-floor (MES, Industry 4.0/IoT), R&D (PLM) and dealer systems, as well as platform innovation with SAP BTP, Fiori, Analytics Cloud, AI/ML, and APIs.
What you will do
- S/4HANA Core & Enterprise Strategy: Direct the continuous evolution, modernization, and migration strategy for SAP S/4HANA, integrating core business processes across plants, corporate offices, and global operations.
- Module-Level Technical Governance: Provide deep functional and architectural oversight across key SAP S/4HANA functional streams, ensuring best-practice configuration, minimal custom code, and optimal system performance.
- Supply Chain & Operations Integration: Drive seamless connectivity between SAP S/4HANA (PP, MM, SD, FICO, SCM) and shop-floor technologies (MES, Industry 4.0/IoT), R&D (PLM), and distribution/dealer interfaces.
- Program & Delivery Leadership: Lead end-to-end program delivery, system rollouts, greenfield/brownfield migrations, and cloud solutions on time and within budget.
- Enterprise Architecture & Innovation: Integrate modern enterprise components (SAP BTP, Fiori, Analytics Cloud, AI/ML tools, APIs) into the core S/4HANA digital core.
- Strategic Partner & Vendor Management: Direct relationships, SLAs, and commercial contracts with SAP, global Systems Integrators (SIs), cloud providers, and third-party software vendors.
- Risk, Compliance & Operations: Ensure 99.9%+ system availability for critical manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with SOX, data security standards, and local regulatory frameworks.
- Team Leadership & Capability Building: Build and lead a high-performing internal enterprise team across S/4HANA streams, mentoring in-house talent and managing external consultant networks.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Total Experience 18+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Systems & IT Leadership.
- Education Charted Accountant / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (CS, IT, Mechanical, ECE) required. MBA from a top-tier institution preferred, but not mandatory
- Target Industry Background in Automobile, Manufacturing, FMCG, or Pharma sectors with high-volume, multi-site operational complexities.
- S/4HANA Core Expertise: In-depth functional in at least two major SAP S/4HANA modules (e.g., S/4HANA PP, MM, SD, or FICO).
- Implementation Scale: Led at least 1 end-to-end full life-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or large-scale ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations in complex enterprise environments.
- Team Leadership : Demonstrated success leading matrix teams of 20+ internal IT professionals and vendor resources.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Limited is an Indian multinational motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India, and is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets petrol-powered and electric motorcycles and scooters across a vast global network.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1984-01-19
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
Pawan Munjal
Executive Chairman
Harshavardhan Chitale
Chief Executive Officer
Vivek Anand
Chief Financial Officer
Sachin Agrawal
Chief Technology Officer
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