Execution Lead, ERP Delivery

Execution Lead ERP Delivery

Location: Parsippany NJ (Hybrid)

About Zoetis:

Zoetis is the worlds leading animal health company and a Fortune 500 organization headquartered in Parsippany New Jersey. We discover develop manufacture and commercialize veterinary medicines vaccines diagnostics genetic tests biodevices and related services that support veterinarians livestock producers and pet owners around the Zoetis we are driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

Position Summary:

Zoetis is seeking an experienced Execution Lead ERP Delivery to lead large-scale enterprise-wide transformation programs including our multi-year NextGen SAP S/4HANA Transformation.

This leadership role is responsible for the governance planning and execution of complex ERP initiatives across SAP S/4HANA ECC Salesforce SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) and integrated business applications. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end program delivery from initial planning through go-live and hypercare while ensuring alignment with business objectives regulatory requirements and enterprise governance standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep SAP program leadership experience a proven track record delivering global ERP transformations and expertise managing cross-functional teams across business and technology organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead delivery of the NextGen SAP Transformation program including Waves 2 3 and 4.
• Drive end-to-end execution of enterprise ERP initiatives covering configuration development security data migration integrations testing training cutover go-live and hypercare.
• Manage program scope schedules budgets forecasts resource plans and delivery performance.
• Coordinate business stakeholders IT teams implementation partners and executive leadership to achieve successful outcomes.
• Establish and maintain delivery governance processes including program plans RAID logs decision registers and executive reporting.
• Manage dependencies across ERP workstreams deployment waves business functions markets sites and legal entities.
• Lead M&A integration efforts including system onboarding data migration testing cutover planning and deployment activities.
• Ensure successful execution of system integration testing (SIT) user acceptance testing (UAT) regression testing performance testing deployment readiness and hypercare support.
• Apply SAP Activate and hybrid delivery methodologies to optimize program execution and business outcomes.
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• Ensure program delivery complies with FDA GxP SOX and other global regulatory requirements.
• Establish effective risk management issue escalation and mitigation processes.
• Maintain audit readiness change control documentation standards and traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Monitor program health and proactively address financial schedule quality and compliance risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across ERP delivery practices and governance frameworks.
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• Leverage approved enterprise AI tools to improve delivery efficiency planning reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure all AI-generated outputs are reviewed and validated by appropriate business and technology stakeholders.
• Maintain accountability for all delivery decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications:

Required Experience

• 8 years of ERP program delivery experience including multiple full lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Demonstrated success delivering SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA programs from design through go-live.
• Experience leading large-scale multi-wave ERP transformations across multiple regions business units and legal entities.
• Proven ability to lead global matrixed teams consisting of business stakeholders IT resources and external delivery partners.
• Experience managing integrated testing cutover planning deployment activities and hypercare support.
• Working knowledge of FDA-regulated environments validated systems GxP requirements and SOX controls.
• Experience delivering integrated ERP ecosystems that include Salesforce and SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) solutions.
• Experience utilizing enterprise AI productivity tools to support technology delivery and operational effectiveness.
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• SAP S/4HANA greenfield transformation experience.
• Experience leading ERP-related M&A integrations.
• Background in pharmaceuticals biotechnology medical devices animal health or other regulated industries.
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.

Technical Competencies:

• SAP Enterprise Architecture and ERP Platforms
• SAP S/4HANA and ECC Delivery
• Program and Portfolio Management
• Data Migration and Master Data Governance
• Systems Integration and Middleware Architecture
• Financial Governance Resource Planning and Budget Management
• Regulatory Compliance (FDA GxP SOX)
• Testing Cutover and Hypercare Management
• AI-Enabled Delivery Tools and Practices
• Business Process Expertise in Finance Manufacturing Supply Chain Logistics and Commercial Operations

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Work Arrangement:

This position is based in Parsippany New Jersey and follows a hybrid work model. Regular onsite presence is expected to support program delivery governance activities and stakeholder engagement. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $146000 to $209000. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

In addition to compensation Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis and 4 weeks of vacation.

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