Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Join our team as an SAP Platform Engineering Director and embark on an exciting professional journey that goes beyond just delivering services. As a crucial member of our organisation, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the SAP Hybrid platform.
This role will play a critical part in driving innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness within our SAP landscape. Your exceptional ability to effectively communicate innovative solutions and navigate the intricacies of Kyndryl's diverse offerings will be instrumental in delivering services and shaping the future of our delivery of complex services.
In this role, you won't simply be a passive participant; you'll be at the forefront, leading and supporting customers, and representing Kyndryl activities within your specialised area of practice. By leveraging your expertise and passion, you will contribute to our Sector, Solution, and Community initiatives, collaborating with like-minded professionals to drive collective success.
Moreover, your impact extends beyond customer relationships. As a SAP Platform Engineering Director, you will be entrusted with the customer governance and financial prosperity of the engagements you manage directly. This accountability grants you the opportunity to demonstrate your strategic acumen and drive tangible results, both for our customers and for our organisation.
At Kyndryl, we foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and growth. As a SAP Platform Engineering Director, you will find yourself surrounded by a dynamic and diverse team of industry experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible. You'll have access to cutting-edge resources, comprehensive support, and professional development opportunities that will enable you to continuously enhance your skills and elevate your career to new heights.
If you're ready to embrace a role that not only challenges you intellectually but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the world of complex services, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join us as a SAP Platform Engineering Director and become an integral part of Kyndryl's exciting journey to reshape the future of our industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the SAP Platform Engineering team, aligning efforts with overall business objectives and priorities.
2. SAP Platform Management: Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of SAP platforms, ensuring they meet business requirements and industry best practices.
3. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of SAP platform engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
4. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with SAP vendors and partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of services and solutions.
5. Project Management: Oversee SAP platform projects from initiation to completion, including planning, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation.
6. Performance Optimization: Continuously assess and optimise the performance of SAP platforms, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
7. Security and Compliance: Ensure that SAP platforms meet security and compliance requirements, implementing measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate risks.
8. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners, to understand requirements and priorities and ensure alignment with SAP platform initiatives.
9. Change Management: Lead change management efforts related to SAP platform initiatives, ensuring effective communication, training, and adoption of innovative technologies and processes.
10. Budget and Resource Capacity Management: Oversee the budget and resource capacity management for the Platform Engineering Domain including strategic planning, fiscal management, and resource allocation to ensure the successful development, maintenance, and enhancement of the organisation's platform infrastructure.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as a SAP Platform Engineering Director at Kyndryl you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritises customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Who You Are
Required Skills and Experience
1. 10+ years of professional experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; master's degree preferred.
3. Extensive experience in SAP platform engineering, with a proven record of accomplishment of successful project delivery and team leadership.
4. In-depth knowledge of SAP technologies and solutions, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA, SAP Fiori, and SAP Cloud Platform.
5. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and drive results.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Preferred Skills and Experience
1. Experience with cloud technologies and migration strategies, SAP on Azure, or SAP RISE.
2. Experience in the following SAP Solutions is beneficial: S/4HANA, BW, MDG, GRC Access Control and 3 lines of defense, ARIBA, Fieldglass, Sales Performance Management, SAP Enable Now, ILM, Solman, SAP Cloud ALM, Tricentis and Signavio.
3. Certification in SAP technology areas is a plus (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate, SAP Certified Development Associate).
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative leader to make a significant impact within Kyndryl's SAP landscape. If you are passionate about driving transformation and delivering value through SAP platforms, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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