IT Director, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Transformation

Overview

Smith+ Nephew designs and manufactures technology that takes the limits off living. We are seeking a senior technology leader to move beyond systems and architecture and shape business outcomes as IT Director, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Transformation . In this role you will play a pivotal part in a global S/4HANA transformation programme, influencing how manufacturing, quality, supply chain and inventory processes evolve worldwide.

Responsibilities

You will operate at the intersection of strategy, transformation and execution, influencing at VP level, challenging the status quo and bringing clarity to complex global environments. Your key duties include:

- Take ownership of the global Plan to Inventory solution space as an architectural authority and transformation leader.
- Define the future state vision for how SAP S/4HANA enables the business, not merely supports it.
- Guide decisions that reduce complexity, streamline integrations and ensure the organisation is set up for scalability, compliance and long‑term innovation.
- Partner across global teams and senior business stakeholders to shape the global template, influence strategy and lead business process transformation.
- Build compelling business cases for change and articulate the art of the possible with SAP.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of architects, creating a high‑performing environment where accountability, ownership and innovation are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience owning a functional solution area and driving enterprise‑wide transformation rather than delivering isolated projects.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders, including VP level, and shape strategic decision‑making across complex organisations.
• Track record of simplifying technology landscapes, reducing unnecessary integrations and aligning systems to business outcomes.
• Proven leadership capability, including building and leading teams, driving accountability and enabling high performance in global environments.

Location

UK, Poland or Germany.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Share‑As‑You‑Earn share options, and a car allowance. Hybrid working model is available for most professional roles. Additional benefits include private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more.

Inclusion and Belonging

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