Sr. Compliance Manager of Business Process Excellence SAP S/4HANA

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in White Plains, NY.

What’s the role?

As a Sr. Compliance Manager of Business Process Excellence, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in our company. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement in aligning the strategic objectives of the SAP S/4HANA transformation initiative with a focus on comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) process optimization. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and interpreting regulatory requirements essential for the effective implementation of S/4HANA, ensuring that process designs and system architectures adhere to stringent compliance standards. The incumbent will play a vital leadership role by establishing structured compliance requirements derived from relevant norms and regulations. With an anticipatory approach to potential regulatory impacts, the Senior Compliance Manager will serve as a strategic advisor and critical challenger, influencing E2E process enhancements and guiding IT cross-functional integration to achieve organizational excellence and maintain regulatory integrity. Additionally, this role will actively manage the regulatory aspects of the current system and business service requirements, providing mentorship and support to Business Services throughout the project phase.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Identify potential regulatory requirements that are crucial for the transformation program. This involves staying updated on the regulatory landscape and translating these requirements into actionable insights for the organization.

• One of the key responsibilities includes deriving requirements for process design and system architecture.

• Ensure the alignment of business processes with the identified regulatory requirements.

• Derive structured requirements from the identified regulatory norms, ensuring that these are clearly defined, communicated, and understood by all relevant stakeholders. This involves the effective translation of regulatory norms into practical requirements for the business.

• Act as an advisor for the E2E processes and IT cross streams. They will challenge the existing processes, suggesting necessary changes and improvements. They will provide proactive advice, based on the implications of regulatory requirements, to help the organization achieve its business goals.

• Incorporate thematically and technically relevant units within the ZEISS organization. This means working closely with different departments, understanding their unique needs, and ensuring that the derived regulatory requirements are applicable and beneficial across the organization.

• Manage external consultants, which may include approving timesheets and managing budgets. This role requires effective leadership and management skills to ensure the consultants are aligned with the project objectives and are delivering value.

• Leveraging project management tools and techniques, especially Jira, the Sr. Compliance Manager will plan, execute, and oversee projects related to compliance and business process excellence, ensuring they are completed within the defined scope, time, and budget.

• Play a significant role in managing change within the organization. They will recognize the need for change, inspire others to embrace change, and act as a role model within the team. They will represent the program with knowledge and confidence in senior management rounds and act independently, creatively, flexibly, results-oriented, and value-oriented. 

• Actively manage the regulatory aspects of the current system and business service requirements, providing mentorship and support to Business Services throughout the project phase.

• Supervise the regulatory personnel to ensure adherence to all necessary regulations and standards.

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a comparable course o