Senior Director, SAP Applications Development
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Job Info

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Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The Senior Director, SAP Applications Development will report into the Head of Information Technology and is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of backend applications within the organization. This position involves strategic planning, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and maintenance of high-quality applications that meet business needs and align with organizational objectives. Specifically, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless migration from SAP ECC to the next-generation S/4HANA platform. As such, the role requires a deep understanding of both SAP and S/4HANA technologies, as well as strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic vision for applications development, aligning it with organizational goals and technological advancements. Develop a comprehensive transition strategy outlining the roadmap for migrating from SAP to S/4HANA. Collaborate with senior management to prioritize application development initiatives based on business needs and market trends.
  
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend applications development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Possess a deep understanding of SAP and S/4HANA architectures, functionalities, and integration points. Collaborate with technical teams to assess system requirements, perform data migration, and configure S/4HANA solutions to meet business needs. Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
  
• Team Management: Lead a team of 30+ associates, including 2 direct reports, ensuring effective collaboration and a high-performance culture. Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development within the applications development team.
  
• Project Portfolio Management: Oversee the backend applications development project portfolio, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and successful project delivery. Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to monitor project progress and address issues as needed.
  
• Business Relation / Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution of leveraging S4 base capabilities to address critical business functions. Work with key business partners to align resources, schedules and risk mitigation to lead this business transformation effort leveraging learings from previous S4 programs.
  
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standards for applications development. Implement testing methodologies to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of developed applications.
  
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for applications development, ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.Monitor project costs and take corrective actions as needed to stay within budgetary constraints.
  

Skills

• Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role within applications development, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software applications.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• In-depth knowledge of SAP ERP systems, with specific expertise in transitioning to S/4HANA.
  
• Experience with agile and DevOps practices.
  
• Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions under pressure
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science preferred
  
• 7-10 years of experience in SAP, S/4HANA, S/4 Migration, SAP on Cloud
  
• Illustrated progressive people leadership responsibilities
  

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $213,900.00 - $251,700.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
  
• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
  
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
  
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
  
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
  

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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