Senior Manager ERP partnerships

Unspecified Job Description Do you have SAP global implementation, licensing, operational, and sourcing experience? We look forward to speaking Raytheon Technologies (RTX) has an opening for a Senior Manager – Strategy & Transformation SAP ERP Services responsible for managing all aspects of the digital/IT software strategy in Enterprise Services (ES) with focus on ERP and ERP related suppliers. This person will be collaborating with ES leaders, and digital/IT work stream leaders. Another component of the role is to develop supplier capability, partnerships and category strategies for ERP applications, software license/asset management, and application maintenance/configuration services. Position Overview: The ideal candidate will draw from experience in ERP Software and Services with emphasis on SAP and Oracle that can assist with translating this knowledge and collaborate with the ERP leader on the vision, strategy and transformation efforts tied to the licensing and planning of the architecture for all ERP systems. The candidate will have strong technical experience in ERP licensing practices and global implementation efforts for future ERP systems. Ability to lead the coordination, communication, and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. This candidate must have the business acumen to connect technical requirements and concerns to contract performance and should be able to proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively. This candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise application contracts with the ability to manage licensing, maintenance, and support requirements. This individual will have a deep understanding of supplier products/services such as various strategies to drive year on year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line. As this is a fast-paced environment, understanding of the Collaboration tools under various licensing models to facilitate execution is strongly desired. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to: Collaborate with stakeholders in understanding requirements to implement technical solutioning on the transition to S/4 HANA Demonstrates thorough knowledge, and/or a proven record of success, in executing various functional and technical aspects of ERP projects following industry best practices Deep knowledge on SAP & Oracle licensing for license optimization and negotiations Strong experience with working stakeholders to build Ability to summarize and translate data into a summarized analysis & presentation Strong leadership skills, including team advocacy and a relentless prioritization mindset Establishes ERP digital application supplier engagement plans and enforce overall governance within portfolio Must possess strong collaboration skills enabling effective communication and demonstrated business results working internally with functional service owners in Enterprise Services and across business units, as well as externally with suppliers. Ability to optimize SAP and Oracle licenses and analyze pricing and negotiate complex technology agreements Requirements Preferably 15 or more years of experience in large, cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts 15+ years in strategy and transformation efforts tied to the licensing and aligning with the SAP architecture for all ERP systems Ability to effectively communicate, execute and manage contracts that meet technical, cost, and schedule goals Must possess strong collaboration skills and demonstrated business results working internally with functional service owners in Enterprise Services and across business units, as well as externally with suppliers 15+ years’ experience with sourcing roles and functions, including creating sourcing roadmaps, developing category strategies, licensing/asset management, risk management, action item management, requirement change management, and metrics management Demonstrated ability to understand financial information, budgets and program performance and develop strategies and business cases to improve performance in these areas Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead a small team through dynamic change Ability to redline contracts and familiarity with cybersecurity, technology controls, information security, data privacy and protection, and data management Ability to redline contracts and familiarity with cybersecurity, technology controls, information security, data privacy and protection, and data management Desired Qualifications Strong project management skills and ability to convert requirements into executable strategies, and ability to develop and manage an integrated master schedule Ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team Education: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 8 years’ experience Location: India (Bangalore)