Head of ERP Applications CoE (all genders)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 7967 

 

 

The Head of ERP Applications CoE is responsible for the technical architecture, development, implementation and maintenance of the BioNTech ERP system landscape. This role ensures that the ERP system is enabling the business strategy and goals, optimized for performance, security, and scalability, supporting the business needs. The role works closely with the ERP Business Lead and the ERP Project Lead to ensure an integrated solution.

 

Your key responsibilities are: 

  • Design and implement ERP system architecture and integration with third-party systems
  • Lead the technical team in ERP system implementation and run & maintain acitvities, further customization, configuration, and upgrades of the landscape
  • Ensure the ERP landscape adheres to the digital strategy and the IT principles, incl. security standards, integration architecture and other defined best practices and guiding principles
  • Build and lead an organization that efficiently troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to the ERP system according to the business needs
  • Collaborate with the ERP Business Lead to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Oversee data migration, system integration, and interface development
  • Stay updated on the latest ERP technologies and trends to ensure system relevancy
  • Ensure the adaption of “lean processes” for technical tasks such as agile methodology in the deployment and validation processes
  • Partner with the Digital Innovation team to identify, select and implement new technologies such as GenAI-supported test-automation and document creation

 

What you have to offer: 

  • Deep technical expertise in ERP architectures, especially SAP
  • Experience with ERP integration strategies and execution of it
  • Strong understanding of programming languages in the SAP environment
  • Strategic mindset fostering the implementation of simple and scalable solutions meeting the business short-mid and long-term needs
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Understanding of business-language to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
  • Ability to manage and mentor a technical team
  • Strong understanding of life sciences industry requirements
  • Fluency in German and English, both oral an written

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6781 9855 211 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

Job ID 7967 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your Recruiter.

 

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