SAP IT Quality Technology Lead (remote)

Job Description
It’s an exciting time to join the Information Technology Team. As the IT Quality Technology Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of IT solutions delivered by the company. The IT Quality Technology Lead works closely with the IT project teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to define, implement, and monitor quality standards, processes, and metrics. The IT Quality Technology Lead also provides technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to the IT quality assurance staff and contributes to the continuous improvement of the IT quality management systems.
Responsibilities:

Owns project portfolio and drives alignment across the businesses mapping requirements to delivered solutions.

Expertise with Quality Planning, Quality Inspection, Quality Control, Return to Vendor process, Quality Certificates, Quality Notifications, Quality Reports, Audit Reports, Risk Assessment Reports, etc.

Ability to analyze and perform basic and complex configuration within the ERP Quality space.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the ERP systems meet business requirements.

Collaborate with the IT teams, quality team, and other business units to ensure alignment and coordination of the IT initiatives and projects.

Provide training and coaching to the quality staff and stakeholders on quality IT systems and best practices.

Collaborate and govern the Application Management Service team that will provide technical support and documentation and ensure standards are being followed.

Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices and share knowledge and insights with the team.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

At least 7 years of experience in similar role

Experience in SAP Quality Management

High level of integration understanding of subsequent modules (MM, SD, PP, PM)

Familiar in reading ABAP code

Preferred experience in S/4 HANA

Preferred experience in Food and Pharma Industry and corresponding regulatory requirements

Knowledge of supporting applications (MES/LIMS) and interdependencies to SAP QM

Experience in Project Portfolio / Lifecycle Management

Experience working with external vendors and managing virtual teams internationally

Fluency in English is a must; command of other languages is a plus

Competency and Skills:

Decision Making: You can function in a highly dynamic environment without pre-defined structures. You can identify risks and quickly grasp upcoming issues, make the right analysis, and develop risk-calibrated alternatives before taking action.

Communicating with Impact: You communicate in a clear, succinct, and compelling manner to a variety of audiences.

Business Acumen: You understand the business strategies, priorities, and goals, and utilize a pragmatic approach to provide expert knowledge and advice to advance the agendas.

Working Approach: You have time management and organizational skills necessary to independently manage and appropriately prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines and goals. Self-motivation and teamwork are key, as is critical attention to detail, deadlines, and awareness.

Location: The preferred location for this role is Cork, Ireland, the role can also be remote (within Ireland)
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Visit IFF.com/careers to learn more about our Equality Policy
IFF’s Pharma Solutions division is looking for a team member to help us be the premier partner to our customers, build our future and become one IFF. The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.

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