Center of Excellence Manager (ERP) (m/f/d)

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of ERP systems across an international organization? Join Vetropack Group as a Center of Excellence (ERP) Manager and take charge of shaping the future of our enterprise applications, driving innovation, and building an agile, future-oriented digital environment.

As the Center of Excellence (ERP) Manager, you will oversee all ERP-related systems and operations across the Vetropack Group — including SAP S/4, SAP BW/BI, SAP GRC, SAP Portal, SolMan, SuccessFactors, and OpenText. You’ll lead a global team of IT Application Consultants and Senior Specialists, ensuring system stability, compliance, and continuous improvement while aligning ERP strategy with business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of ERP operations, ensuring system availability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Develop and implement a long-term ERP strategy aligned with the company’s digital transformation goals.
• Oversee data governance and compliance (GDPR, CCPA) in cooperation with the Digital Governance team.
• Manage ERP lifecycle, including release cycles, upgrades, and integrations.
• Drive business process digitalization and maximize the business value of ERP systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure operational excellence and effective vendor management.
• Lead the ERP community of practice, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Ensure business continuity, resilience, and scalability through proactive capacity planning and audit readiness.

Your profile:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in ERP systems and 5+ years in a managerial or similar leadership role.
• Strong expertise in SAP S/4, SuccessFactors, OpenText, and related ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (SAP BTP, CPI, SAC, Joule AI) and project management frameworks (PMP, ITIL).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse, international teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Why join our team: 
At Vetropack, you’ll become part of a company that truly values its people and purpose. We’re deeply committed to sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth—not only in our products but in our people, too
As part of our Digital Enterprise team, you’ll play a key role in advancing our digital landscape while enjoying:

• A collaborative international environment
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• Flexibility through hybrid work options
• The chance to shape the future of digital transformation in a global manufacturing company

How to Apply: 
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your updated resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role though Vetropack Career Site. Job posting is open until November 11th 2025.

Selection Process: 
The selection process will include a review of applications, interviews, and possibly assessments or presentations, as determined by the hiring team. We will contact only the shortlisted candidates for further evaluation.

Looking forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our Vetropack family.