Team Lead SAP Business Processes & Solutions (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication. We are looking for an experienced IT Team Lead to manage and continuously improve our ERP services, including SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and the Business Transformation Platform. This role combines leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on expertise in ERP systems to ensure operational excellence and drive digital transformation. Team Lead SAP Business Processes & Solutions (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

You lead and develop a team of IT professionals, focusing on coaching, performance management, and fostering a high-performance culture. You assume End-to-End Service Ownership for critical ERP applications (SAP ECC/S/4HANA), ensuring optimal functionality and timely incident resolution. You define and optimize IT service standards, operational guidelines, and architectural frameworks in alignment with the global IT strategy. You design and document robust business processes and functional specifications, translating complex requirements into technical solutions. You manage Integrations and scalability by overseeing system interfaces, cloud services, and the coordination of change management activities (releases, demand planning). You drive project execution , planning and delivering complex ERP projects on time, within scope, and within budget, in close collaboration with stakeholders. You control vendor and partner relationships , actively managing external providers (hosting, implementation) and software vendors to maximize service quality.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science or comparable. Profound experience in a leadership role, ideally as SAP Team Lead of a multicultural team. Strong knowledge of SAP application portfolio, ITIL, and project management methodologies. High problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and initiative to proactively take ownership within your area of responsibility. Excellent communication skills in English are mandatory, German language skills are a plus.

Some of your Benefits

Cafeteria/ Canteen We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold. International Opportunities Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities. Personal Development We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. Flexible Work Models We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success. Diversity & Inclusion We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Additional Information

Julia Kratz Julia.Kratz@freudenberg.com