Team Head SAP Regional Support Center AMERICAS

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

We are looking in Mexico City and Sao Paulo for a role of the Team Head SIS SAP RSC Americas.

In this challenging role, you will be responsible for SAP projects implementations (acquisitions) and rollouts following the Global template, support operations and contribute to SAP initiatives in Americas region, managing a team of SAP specialists in the region and collaborating with SAP central team in Zurich.

What we offer you:

Working with a strong local and global SAP team.

Align SIS project delivery strategy and the region’s territory strategy to ensure solution adoption across the region.

Assist with the translation of business requirements into SAP functionality and manage the expectations of the business where appropriate.

Work with the latest technologies based on our S/4 HANA system in a global team (with integration to non-SAP applications, Fiori apps and cloud-based technologies).

Promote global standardized processes and methodologies, best practices, examples, and templates with a ‘fit to standard’ mindset.

Contribute and manage harmonization initiatives, safeguard Sika’s SAP global template solutions and adjust according to Sika’s best practices – following our governance procedures.

Provide coordination and take ownership of critical projects and support deliverables (eg. functional specifications, tickets, CRs) – overall coordination, set priorities and assign to the team, review performance and write/handle/solve on your own when required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer sciences, Business Studies or equivalent experience

Solid background as senior functional consultant (+10 years) in one of the key areas Finance or Supply Chain

Broad SAP project management experience as well as experience in leading teams

Experience in working in an international corporation and with globally distributed teams – being effective in organizations with different cultures

Project experience from successful SAP projects in the role of project manager/ functional lead or functional consultant

Proactive and structured person, who is used to drive initiatives from the beginning to the end

Strong communication skills with experience working in virtual teams and feels comfortable communicating with stakeholders and colleagues of all hierarchy levels

Excellent communication skills – fluent English, Spanish is a great advantage

Readiness to travel (30%-40% travel requirements) in case needed for the project.

Additional Information

We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career

Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world

The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit

We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefit

Hybrid workplace, on-site 3 days and 2 days remote

We look forward to your application. For this position, only direct applications will be considered.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.