Director of SAP (Houston, TX)

Occidental Petroleum • 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. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. 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.
• 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: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees