Enterprise Business applications-Portfolio owner

Position Title - Enterprise Business applications-Portfolio owner

Key Responsibilities - The

Head of Applications & Architecture

is responsible for defining, governing, and executing the enterprise

application, architecture, and partner strategy

across

SAP and Non‑SAP landscapes . The role ensures operational stability, drives continuous improvement, and leads modernization initiatives while managing strategic partners and large‑scale application portfolios aligned to business outcomes.

Enterprise Applications Leadership Own end‑to‑end responsibility for the

SAP and Non‑SAP application portfolio , including run, change, and transformation. Lead

application lifecycle management —demand intake, design, delivery, stabilization, and optimization. Ensure availability, performance, scalability, and resilience of business‑critical applications

Architecture & Technology Strategy Define and govern the

enterprise application and architecture roadmap

aligned to business strategy. Drive

standardization, simplification, and rationalization

of the application landscape. Lead modernization initiatives including

cloud adoption, automation, and platform upgrades . Ensure scalable, secure, and future‑ready architectures across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Application Management & Operations Lead

AMS operations

across SAP and Non‑SAP platforms with strong SLA, KPI, and outcome‑based governance. Own

incident, problem, change, and release management

across enterprise systems. Drive operational excellence through

automation, observability, and proactive monitoring .

Partner & Vendor Management Own

strategic partner management

across system integrators, AMS providers, SaaS vendors, and technology partners. Define and govern

partner operating models , engagement frameworks, and performance metrics. Lead

commercials, contract negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization

initiatives. Ensure partners contribute to

innovation, continuous improvement, and business value realization , not just delivery. Drive accountability through regular

partner performance reviews and governance forums .

Continuous Improvement & Transformation Establish a strong

continuous improvement culture

across applications and architecture. Drive

process optimization, automation, and technical debt reduction

initiatives. Leverage data, metrics, and feedback to improve service quality, cost efficiency, and user experience. Lead

incremental and transformational improvements

across SAP and Non‑SAP platforms. Benchmark application performance and partner delivery against

industry best practices .

Governance, Risk & Compliance Establish and enforce

application and architecture governance frameworks . Ensure compliance with

security, audit, regulatory, and data privacy

requirements. Proactively manage application risks, obsolescence, and resilience planning.

People & Capability Development Build and lead high‑performing

applications, architecture, and platform teams . Develop internal capability across

SAP, Non‑SAP, integration, and emerging technologies . Foster a culture of

ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning .