OxyChem Director of SAP (Houston, TX)

Oxychem Corporation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. The Director of SAP Systems will lead the strategy, governance, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA systems under the RISE with SAP model for a global chemicals organization. This role ensures seamless integration of SAP platforms with business processes, drives digital transformation, and maintains compliance with corporate IT and cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; master’s preferred.; May consider additional experience in lieu of education.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules: Finance, Material Ledger, Production, Purchasing, Transportation Management, and Customer Service.
• Expertise in SAP Basis, Development, Security, and Integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the chemicals or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with SAP AI, automation tools, and advanced analytics.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GRC) and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the SAP roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on RISE with SAP and cloud migration strategies. Partner with business leaders to optimize processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Production, and Customer Service.
• System Management & Governance: Oversee SAP Basis, Development, and Security teams, ensuring system stability, scalability, and compliance. Manage SAP integrations, upgrade cycles, and performance tuning. Implement robust data governance and master data management practices.
• RISE with SAP Coordination: Collaborate with SAP and managed service providers for technical build, testing, and go-live activities. Ensure ECS team is delivering required services in a timely manner adherent to our contractually defined SLAs.
• Team Leadership: Direct a team of SAP architects, functional managers, IT advisors, developers, and security analysts. Foster professional development and maintain high technical competency within the team.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including identity and access management. Align with corporate cybersecurity programs and audit requirements.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive automation, AI integration, and advanced analytics within SAP systems to enhance operational efficiency. Promote adoption of best practices and emerging technologies in SAP ecosystem.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager