Global Enterprise Transformation (GET) Project Lead at ENGIE

Job Summary:

• ENGIE South Africa is looking for a GET Implementation Project Leader. GET stands for Global Enterprise Transformation and is a key project launched by ENGIE in 2022 to standardize ERP systems and process around the world. This role involves leading the transformation of Finance and Procurement processes while identifying and addressing gaps to ensure the organization’s long-term growth and efficiency. The GET Lead will collaborate closely with functional teams, local leadership, and cross-functional departments to execute the transformation, mitigate project risks, and optimize processes. This position will report to the Country CFO and to the Regional (AMEA) GET Project Leader and is pivotal in ensuring the successful implementation of our new ERP system, allowing us to simplify and standardize our processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Enterprise Transformation (GET) Rollout & Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation lifecycle of S4Hana and its satellite systems in South Africa, from planning and deployment to post-go-live support.
• Coordinate with functional leads to identify critical gaps through analysis and assess whether a global update or local solutions are necessary.
• Work closely with local leadership and teams to ensure the transformation is effectively rolled out, ensuring alignment with global goals.

Gap Identification & Solution Implementation:

• Identify major and critical gaps in processes and systems, coordinating with functional leads to address them.
• Recommend solutions and drive necessary changes to meet local needs while aligning with global standards.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Lead and coordinate testing phases by working with local functional leads to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Change Management & Organizational Support:

• Support specific local changes, such as organizational and process adjustments, while ensuring adoption is driven by global teams.
• Collaborate with global program management on change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and transition for local teams.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Engage with local leaders, functional teams, and global program managers to track the progress of the transformation.
• Participate in or lead governance meetings, reporting on progress, risks, and gaps, ensuring continuous communication between local and global stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, Operations, and other departments outside of Finance and Procurement to ensure smooth integration and successful implementation of the transformation.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing:

• Foster a culture of collaboration and process optimization, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared across functions.

Financial Process Management & Optimization:

• Oversee and streamline all financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and transactional workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency across finance functions, reducing complexity and driving process standardization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes and implement solutions that enhance financial performance.

Organizational Structure & Change Management:

• Support the design  of the organizational structure of the finance department and other stakeholder to ensure processes meet future business needs.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO to manage change management initiatives, aligning the finance team's roles and responsibilities with process improvements and system enhancements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the finance team, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Successful Rollout: Ensuring the timely and efficient rollout of S4Hana and its satellite systems in South Africa.
• Effective Gap Resolution: Identifying critical gaps and leading the effort to implement global or local solutions as needed.
• Testing Leadership: Coordinating and leading successful testing phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders at the local and global levels.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying and addressing project risks.
• Systems Leadership: Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial systems, ensuring that technology is leveraged to improve finance operations and reporting capabilities.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Ensure the finance department is optimally structured to meet business needs, with clear accountability and a strong culture of performance.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure finance processes and systems are aligned with broader business objectives and can scale with growth.

Your Profile:

• Education: Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in enterprise transformation programs, ERP implementations (preferably S4Hana), or Finance/Procurement process optimization.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SAP and S4Hana is a significant advantage. Expertise in Finance and Procurement processes is critical. Knowledge of process automation and digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Project Management: Certification in project management is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
• Risk Management: Experience with identifying and mitigating risks in large-scale projects.

Type of Contract:

• Fixed term contract. The mission is expected to last 18-24 months.
• After such period, there may be opportunity to participate in similar projects in other countries, depending on performance and relocation conditions.