Snr IT Manager SAP Development

Job ID: 40432 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India

The Senior IT Manager SAP Development has the global responsibility to ensure that applications are designed and implemented along the requirements of Clariant businesses and is responsible for guaranteeing efficient, high-quality development and implementation rules. The Senior IT Manager SAP Development has to manage a qualified team of global professionals and optimize services through working with standardized processes and tools on a global scale.

Responsibilities

Globally accountable for SAP applications design & development for Business Units and Global Functions, including system design, data modeling, programming, testing, release planning, maintenance, and optimization.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the global design, development, and optimization of SAP applications across business units and functions, covering system architecture, data modeling, coding, testing, and release planning.
• Manage and develop a high-performing global team of SAP specialists, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Define scalable and efficient solution architectures aligned with business needs and SAP best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with business goals while also providing ongoing support.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Enforce global standards and continuously improve development methodologies, tools, and team assignments for greater efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in ABAP development, SAP BTP services, and system integration to ensure innovative and robust solutions.
• Drive user satisfaction through effective service management, seamless project handovers, and alignment of technical solutions with business requirements.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, or Business Management
• Over 5 years of senior-level people management experience
• More than 3 years of experience in IT project management
• At least 3 years of international work experience
• Strong proficiency in English communication
• Hands-on experience with ABAP programming
• Knowledge of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
• Experience with integration technologies
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA
  
  

Skills & Working Environment

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Innovation-driven with self-starter mentality
• Budget and vendor management capabilities
• Global role within Clariant's Business Applications team
• Focus on standardization and resource optimization
  
  

Our Offer

Company Culture

Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.

A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.

Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Approachable Leadership

Long term growth opportunity

Work-Life Balance

Speak Up Culture

Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant

In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals

30 Days Annual Paid Leaves

Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up

Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)

Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program

Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance

Maternity & Parental leave policies

Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan

Your Contact

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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