[The Netherlands] Associate Director, SAP and Data Ops

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director, SAP and Data Ops to lead and optimize SAP ERP and Data Operations across the EMEA and North America regions. This role will be instrumental in aligning IT services with business needs, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering data-driven value through SAP and master data management solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead SAP ERP and Data Operations services across EMEA/NA, ensuring reliability, scalability, and business alignment.

• Oversee key SAP functional domains including Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality, in close collaboration with business stakeholders.

• Manage and coach a regional team of SAP functional experts and data operations professionals.

• Govern the application lifecycle, including system upgrades, enhancements, and roadmap execution in alignment with global IT strategy.

• Act as system owner for EMEA/NA SAP ERP and ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory standards.

• Align closely with the Global ERP Center of Excellence and other integrated IT teams for process harmonization and solution delivery.

• Lead strategic and operational planning for SAP/Data initiatives, managing the project portfolio and prioritizing based on business value.

• Drive improvements in master data management processes and tools, ensuring data quality and integrity across systems.

• Support business adoption of SAP and Data Ops solutions by promoting process maturity and continuous improvement.