Job Title:  SAP S4/HANA Project Leader

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 160149 - Villawood, New South Wales, Australia

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Note : This is a 2 year fixed term contract role.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an expert Digital and Analytical Leader to drive digital innovation and analytical excellence at our Villawood manufacturing site. This pivotal role will also be responsible for owning the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA project over a 2 year period. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, digital transformation, data analytics, and Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA. This is a 2 year fixed term contract role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the SAP S/4HANA implementation project at the Villawood manufacturing site; handling timelines, resources, and collaborator expectations.
• Lead the digital transformation initiatives at Villawood, ensuring seamless integration of digital technologies with operational processes.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including IT, operations, supply chain, finance, and HR to ensure the successful adoption of the SAP S/4HANA system.
• Provide periodic updates to site leadership on the progress of the SAP S/4HANA implementation and other digital initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, consultants, and SAP representatives to support the S/4HANA project and other digital endeavours.
• Actively partner with all collaborators in the implementation journey, including hands on support and assistance where required. 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment or in business systems integration, with a strong focus on ERP systems and data analytics.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in SAP, including the SAP logistics modules: PP/MM/QM/PM
• Proven track record of handling large-scale ERP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA, within a manufacturing context.
• Certification in SAP S/4HANA, PMP, or other relevant areas is helpful.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous SAP S4/HANA implementation experience.
• While not essential Certification in SAP S/4HANA,PMP, or other relevant areas is highly desirable 

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Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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