Technical Director, ERP Programs

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Director, ERP Programs in Portugal.

This role is a senior enterprise leadership position responsible for shaping, governing, and delivering large-scale ERP transformation programs centered on Oracle Cloud ERP. You will act as the strategic and technical authority across end-to-end ERP architecture, ensuring alignment between business objectives and scalable, secure enterprise systems. The position involves leading complex transformation initiatives across finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and program-based operations in highly regulated environments. You will work closely with executive stakeholders to define priorities, manage trade-offs, and ensure measurable business value from ERP investments. The environment is highly cross-functional, global, and execution-driven, requiring strong governance and decision-making capabilities. This is a high-impact role where your leadership directly influences enterprise modernization, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability.

• Define and execute the multi-year Oracle Cloud ERP roadmap aligned with enterprise strategy, growth objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the enterprise owner for Oracle Cloud ERP programs, overseeing strategy, architecture, implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and IT to prioritize initiatives and govern scope, risks, budget, and outcomes.
• Lead ERP governance forums, steering committees, and executive reporting for large-scale transformation programs.
• Design and oversee end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP architecture across Financials, Procurement, Projects, Supply Chain, and integration layers.
• Define integration strategies, data flows, environment structures, and extension frameworks using APIs and middleware platforms.
• Establish architecture standards for scalability, security, data quality, testing, and upgrade readiness.
• Ensure ERP solutions support defense and manufacturing requirements such as traceability, compliance, engineering change management, and supply chain resilience.
• Lead external system integrators and vendors, ensuring delivery quality, accountability, and milestone execution.
• Build and mentor ERP program and architecture teams with strong governance, documentation, and operational excellence practices.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in ERP, enterprise systems, or large-scale transformation programs, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ownership of Oracle Cloud ERP programs across full lifecycle delivery and value realization.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Cloud ERP architecture across Finance, Procurement, Projects, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing-related domains.
• Experience with enterprise integration architecture, APIs, middleware, and cloud integration platforms.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments with regulated and traceable processes.
• Experience leading large transformation programs involving external system integrators and global stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to lead governance forums and influence strategic decisions.
• Solid financial and operational management skills, including budgeting, KPIs, and vendor governance.
• Ability to manage complexity across multi-site or multi-system ERP landscapes.

Nice to have:

• 15+ years of progressive ERP or enterprise application leadership experience.
• Experience with Oracle EPM, HCM, CRM, PLM, MES, or related enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to ERP harmonization, post-merger integration, or multi-site transformation programs.
• Understanding of compliance, security, and audit frameworks in regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Benefits:

• Competitive annual compensation package with performance-based bonus.
• Equity participation opportunities (where applicable).
• Comprehensive benefits coverage depending on employment type and location.
• Remote and flexible work arrangements (role-dependent).
• Relocation, visa, or international support where applicable.
• Career development opportunities in large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Exposure to high-impact, mission-critical ERP modernization initiatives.
• Collaborative, cross-functional global working environment.