Lead SAP ERP Integration with M&A

Lead SAP ERP Integration with M&A

Location Milford, MA, USA.
Onsite Requirement - Yes
Number of days onsite 5 Days

Must Have Skills
Skill 1 Lead the planning and execution of ERP integration activities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Skill 2 Minimum of 8 years of SAP ERP experience, including proven program leadership roles ideally with a track record in M&A or divestiture integration projects
Skill 3 Support ongoing operations of merged company SAP ecosystems during the transition, ensuring compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX regulations

Good To have Skills
Skill 1 Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.

Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of ERP integration activities for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with Waters future-state SAP S/4HANA platform.
Develop and maintain an inventory of key merged company assets across people, process, technology, and data, enabling informed decisions on process harmonization and system alignment.
Define and drive decisions on data migration, process harmonization, and system integration, resulting in efficient and value-driven integration outcomes.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to design and implement migration roadmaps, ensuring timely and successful adoption of Waters SAP S/4HANA platform.
Build strong relationships with merged organizations and Waters business leaders, fostering alignment, buy-in, and trust throughout the integration process.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and decision-making forums, driving consensus and effective problem-solving across teams.
Support ongoing operations of merged company SAP ecosystems during the transition, ensuring compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX regulations.

Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 9-12 years of SAP ERP experience, including proven program leadership roles ideally with a track record in M&A or divestiture integration projects.
Advanced negotiating, conflict management, and influencing skills to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in planning, designing, due diligence, and implementation of business objectives.
Strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills, with experience facilitating cross-functional workshops and decision-making forums.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, especially with executive audiences.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.