Workstream lead – source to pay

Background: 

Our aim is to optimize our business processes, improve cross-departmental information flow, and enhance our data management capabilities.

The program consists of several workstreams.  This request is for a workstream lead for Source to Pay, SAP S/4HANA. The role is responsible for the full delivery of the workstream and ensuring the best solution for Billerud – from a business and system perspective.

Its very important that the Workstream Lead has a deep understanding of the Source to Pay area, both from Business perspective and from the ERP/System perspective. We do not search for a generic Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the successful delivery of the workstream.

And coordinate with other relevant workstreams.

Report program Program Management

Provide this company with context and expertise and ensure best possible solution from this organisations perspective.

Not only including SAP, but also relevant legacy systems and processes.

Measure and monitor progress to ensure that the workstream is delivered on time. Balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, issues and risks and dependencies towards other projects.

Drive and recommend resolution/closure of identified solution gaps.

Ensure stakeholder collaboration (reference groups), meeting forums and expectation management.

Ensure that relevant decision needs are identified, prepared, and resolved.

Coordinate with Change Management

Change effort will mainly be within order management and sales, but also potentially with our customers and other partners.

Monitor and mitigate Risks and Issues, escalate unresolved risks and issues to Program Management.​

Manage and coordinate resources. In close collaboration with business process lead.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background:

A degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certifications in SAP S/4 HANA
Experience in SAP Ariba, Fieldglass and Business Network are advantageous.

Professional Experience:

10+ years proven experience in project management, with both business and system dimensions. Preferably in the paper and pulp industry or similar sectors.
Experience with process, and cross-process related topics and driving the resolution of identified gaps.
+10 year’s experience in the Source to Pay area
Experience with both custom-built and ERP-systems, and a strong understanding of their integration challenges.
Experience working in large implementation programs preferably driven by a SI partner.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Change Management:Experience in managing change from both business and systems perspective.

Location: Stockholm. On-site as the base. Remote most likely one day a week.
Period: 4 months
Scope: 100%