Orion Corporation operates in more than 20 countries, where we Orionees, 3200 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.

We welcome you to join our change journey! 

Future 2025 is Orion’s corporate wide program reporting to CEO and planned for years 2021-2023. It aims to transform business processes and the ways of working at Orion. The program is supported by the implementation of new IT systems and tools including a full renewal of the current ERP. As a result, we aim to increase productivity, to have better end-to-end transparency and to become a data driven company.

Description of the position 

We are now looking for a Head of SAP S/4 Hana Deployment for fixed term position until end of 2023. Primary target of this project role is to guarantee successful Go-Live of SAP S/4 Hana from Orion business point of view. This requires coordinated plans and orchestrated execution for both, business go-live and for technical cutover. In addition to that, you will be acting as a supervisor for a team of +10 Orion’s own SAP professionals.

Your main responsibilities include: 

• Project planning and preparations together with Project Manager, project team and implementation partner.
• Overall coordination of business Go-Live plan. Ensure Go-Live readiness for all units in Finland and regional offices outside Finland. Work together with the project team to achieve plan and coordinate execution in orchestrated manner.
• Technical cutover at Orion including planning and execution of robust cutover with adequate rehearsals needed to reach readiness.
• Ensure robust support model & resourcing for future S/4 development with seamless transition from project to continuous service as target.
• Work in close co-operation with implementation partner and various Orion stakeholders.

In this role you will be a part of Future 2025 Program organization and report to Kim Nylund, Vice President, Future 2025 Program. The contract will start as soon as suitable person is found and continue on a fixed term basis until the end of 2023. 

The primary location of this position is Espoo, but other locations in Finland are possible. Certain phases of the project require presence at HQ in Espoo. 

Description of the unit 

You will work in the Future 2025 Program organization that consists of multitalented professionals who have the expertise of their own functions. You will work together cross-organizationally ensuring smooth transition and that the program goals will be achieved. 

We offer 

This is an opportunity not often available. You will be in a key position in ensuring successful delivery of Future 2025 Program. Meanwhile you will gain superb experience from development project, latest available technologies and platforms, and process development. As this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us all, you will be working with other enthusiastic team members with a proactive mindset. 

Requirements 

Ideally, you should have the following qualities & former professional experience: 

• Several years of professional experience from large scale ERP projects, preferable technology being SAP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent project management skills.

Above all else, we are looking for a person is having the right motivation to take an active role in the transformation and possesses good co-operation and networking skills – in other words, is a true team player. You also communicate fluently in English and Finnish.

Additional information 

Are you ready to challenge yourself and join the exciting Future 2025 program? Please apply and submit your CV at the latest on September 26th, 2021. 

Would you like to know more about the role or Future 2025 Program? Please contact Kim Nylund, 050 966 3544 either Thursday 9^th September 8.00 – 9.00am or Tuesday 14^th September 3.00 – 4.00pm.

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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.