ERP Technical Implementation Lead

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration: 

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Join
our Information and Data (I&D) division as we embark on a continuous
improvement and digital transformation journey. The BORA (meaning "better" in
Swahili) project aims at delivering a new ERP solution that will enable IATA to
deliver on its fiduciary responsibilities as well as deliver more value to the
business.

Collaborating
with stakeholders across IATA Information & Data (I&D) and IATA
Corporate Service teams (CS), the ERP Technical Implementation Lead will strategically drive the
technical implementation of the BORA project activities aimed at enhancing
operational efficiency, optimizing end-to-end processes and supporting the
implementation of best practices across the organization.

This
position reports to the SVP Information and Data, Chief Information and Data Officer.

The ERP Technical Implementation Lead will ensure the new ERP solution is fit
for purpose, best in class and supports IATA's strategy.
The selected candidate will be driving
the following activities:

Responsibilities:
Act as the ERP Technical Lead of the BORA project and collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand their processes and requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Provide deep technical knowledge in SAP modules (FI, MM, SD, BW)
Design and develop SAP solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and align with best practices.
Design robust and scalable ERP solutions (in alignment with Service Provider proposal)
Define ERP roadmaps, rollout plans and long-term system strategies
Set technical governance and best practices
Perform system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
In collaboration with the business teams, define their business processes to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Manage and mentor an ERP Business Analyst and a team of SAP consultants, developers and integration specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Ensure that program goals are in line with business objectives and that the ERP system is implemented successfully to meet the business requirements.
Lead key ERP workstreams such as data management and migration, solutions design, ERP architecture, security and infrastructure.
In collaboration with the business teams, define and align on a change plan including business and technical transformation in line with the ERP Solution selected. 
Partner with the Business Transformation Lead to ensure the technical implementation is aligned with business needs.
Conduct and evaluate RFP proposals, collaborating with all stakeholders to provide well-documented recommendations.
Review and approve all enterprise architecture target states as they relate to Integration, Data, Application. 

+10 years' experience in leading large scale ERP migration projects, in a multinational organization, involving multiple stakeholders across the organization,
Proficiency in ERP architecture, implementation, integration, migration strategies, methodologies, accelerators and tools
Proven technical expertise in one or many of the SAP modules with a strong understanding of integration processes and technologies
Proven experience in implementing various processes (order to cash, procure to pay, treasury, procurement, consolidation, financial planning & reporting), data management and migration, change management, digital transformation and ERP cloud solutions. Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to manage complex projects and ensure system integrity and performance
Fluency in English.

Travel Required: 10%

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