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CoE SAP Operations Team Lead

Düsseldorf (DE)
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The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers high-quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.


The CoE SAP Operations Team Lead plays a crucial role with the company, focusing on the stable and trouble-free operation of on-premises and cloud-based SAP applications to support the day-to-day activities as well as IT security compliance. The main responsibility is managing deployments, enhancing system reliability, automated platform operations, enforcing best practices in security, performance, scalability and compliance as well as interfaces and connectivity topics. This is your chance to join the C&A Technology team as SAP Operations Teamlead COE.


Your responsibilities

  • Leading a team of SAP Application Consultants and Platform Engineers, develop them professionally and personally, and create an environment in which everyone can develop their potential.
  • Securing technical system availability as well as smooth operations and trouble-free processes in the operation of the hybrid SAP system landscapes.
  • Design and implementation of the technical SAP system architecture.
  • Budget and resource planning and monitoring.
  • Planning, management, and implementation of SAP projects.
  • Integration and interface management with SAP PI, SAP BTP, and Integration Platforms, including associated services (e.g., SAP IAS, IPS, and IdDs).
  • Setup of new SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA).
  • SAP RISE operations and contract management.
  • Securing the SAP Authorization & Access Management incl. SAP GRC.
  • Definition, implementation, and monitoring of the SAP Operations Manual.
  • Cross-team collaboration and communication with adjacent IT areas and departments such as Application Experts and Infrastructure.
  • Be an active partner for the business partner and auditors.
  • Contribution, Coordination and management of external partners (e.g. SAP Rise).

What you bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, system analysis or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP technology, ideally with a focus on SAP Basis, S/4HANA, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with SAP interfaces and integration, SAP Authorization Management, SAP RISE, SAP Governance and Risk & Compliance is an advantage but not obligatory.
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments.
  • Good understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.
  • Strong communication skills - fluent in English, German is a plus.

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

  • Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
  • Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
  • An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
  • 30 days' vacation
  • Corporate pension scheme
  • Mental health and wellness program
  • An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
  • A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture


C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.