tonies GmbH

Director, Global Enterprise Applications (all genders)

tonies GmbH
hybrid executive Full-time Düsseldorf · London · Berlin
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First indexed 18 Apr 2026

Description

We are seeking a transformational leader to joinälle tonies as Director, Global Enterprise Applications. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will be instrumental in reshaping our technology landscape, scaling our capabilities globally, and driving the successful migration from Microsoft Business Central to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

This is a career-defining opportunity to build a modern, high-performing global application function from the ground up and influence how our technology supports growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the SAP S/4HANA Transformation: Own the successful execution, deployment, and post-go-live support of our global ERP implementation, standardizing processes across all legal entities.
  • Build a Global Application Function: Establish the organisational structure, talent, and sustainable operating model for a world-class, global Enterprise Applications department, balancing internal capabilities with external expertise.
  • Define and Execute the Application Strategy: Develop the roadmap for our core business applications, including our CRM platforms potentially, ensuring they align with our expansion and new product initiatives.
  • Drive Commercial Integration: Ensure seamless, robust, and scalable integration between the core ERP system and our customer-facing systems, particularly our Global E-Commerce Platform, to enable aggressive sales expansion.

Requirements:

  • Builder-Leader track record: Proven experience building and leading an Enterprise Applications function within a startup or scale-up (or similar mid-market) environment. Strong track record of end-to-end ownership of initiatives, with the ability to operate seamlessly between strategy and execution in high-growth, fast-moving organisations.
  • International Experience: You have a proven track record of managing globally distributed models and possess the cultural agility required to lead critical projects across diverse geographies.
  • Proven ERP Transformation Success: Extensive, hands-on experience leading large-scale ERP and CRM implementations/migrations ($300M+ organisations), with a strong preference for SAP S/4HANA Cloud or comparable modern ERP systems.
  • Enabling Leadership: Experience building support models and processes that balance agility and business needs with the need for security and operational stability, moving the organisation toward best practices.
  • Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the core processes in a consumer electronics/media business (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report).
  • Excellent Communication: A track record of successfully influencing and communicating complex technical and organisational topics to the C-suite and business stakeholders.
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