ERP Service Operations Manager

The ERP Service Operations Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management of ERP service operations, with a strong focus on SAP platforms. This role ensures operational excellence, service continuity, and compliance through effective governance of ITIL processes, vendor performance, and continual service improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep SAP expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality, secure, and cost-effective ERP services.

• Govern ITIL based service operations, including incident, problem, change, and release management.
• Ensure service transition, operational quality, compliance, and audit readiness across ERP platforms.
• Lead the delivery of standardized services using consistent processes and tools to meet SLA targets.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring accurate SLA reporting and driving performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Service Excellence teams to identify and implement continuous service improvements.
• Monitor and report on service performance metrics such as availability, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Drive automation and operational efficiencies across ERP services and infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment with internal governance, ISRM policies, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Establish and execute a clear technical strategy for ERP service delivery and innovation.
• Support business continuity by ensuring rapid recovery and minimal disruption during critical incidents.

• Proven experience in SAP Operations, with hands-on expertise in modules such as Sales & Distribution, ATTP, GTS, and Vistex.
• Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and processes.
• Demonstrated success in vendor management and external supplier governance.
• Experience in financial and budget management within IT service environments.
• Background in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive operational execution independently.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives in ERP environments.
• Knowledge of ABAP and SAP S/4 Hana would be a benefit.
• Fluent English (written & verbal).

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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:

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Division

Operations

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

Czech Republic

Site

Prague

Company / Legal Entity

CZ02 (FCRS = CZ002) Novartis s.r.o.

Functional Area

Technology Transformation

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No