Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
Head of the SAP Division
- 29 July 2026
- 100%
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a leading international institution with 5,000 staff and 17,000 students. Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Tasks
- Lead and manage the SAP ecosystem's operations and evolution.
- Oversee a team of 5 while managing supplier relationships.
- Handle financial commitments and internal collaborations effectively.
Skills
- Master's in information systems or equivalent experience required.
- 3+ years of experience managing a SAP competency center or team.
- Proficient in SAP products and deployment methods.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
To complete its team, the Business Solutions Development Division (DSM) of the Computer Centre (Ci) is looking for a Head of the SAP Division
Job Information
Start date: 01.01.2027, or to be agreed
Contract duration: Permanent
Work rate: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne, UNIL campus, Amphimax Building
Your activities
Reporting to the DSM division, the post holder leads and ensures the operation, maintenance, and development of the SAP ecosystem. Responsible for a team of 5 people which they manage, they handle collaborations with business services and the Computer Centre, while managing supplier relations, outsourcing budgets, and monitoring associated licences.
In your activities, you will be expected to:
- Plan and ensure the operation, maintenance, and development of the SAP ecosystem* within the SAP team
- Manage and organise the SAP team
- Manage financial commitments and supplier relations for support, accompaniment, and outsourcing mandates
- Manage internal collaborations with business units and other teams of the Computer Centre
- Take charge of the operation, maintenance, and development of the document management systems interfaced with SAP
* The SAP ecosystem currently includes: SAP S/4 on-prem, SAC, SuccessFactor Recruitment, Mammut lion, GED DocSeries
Your profile
We wish to recruit a person with the following technical qualities:
- Master’s degree in information systems or equivalent professional experience supplemented by relevant training.
- SAP and team management certifications
- Mastery of the SAP environment, comprehensive knowledge of its products and modules (S/4 FI, SD, MM, HCM, PS – SuccessFactor – SAP Analytical Cloud), and deployment modes (Cloud, on-prem)
In-depth knowledge of one of the modules or products
As well as the following skills:
- 3 years’ experience preferred as manager of a SAP competence centre / team
- 8 years’ experience preferred as lead of a functional or technical SAP product domain
Your benefits
- A passionate team that encourages initiative.
- A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
- Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover
- A hybrid working mode with up to 2 days of teleworking per week
For further information
Mr Jean-Baptiste Dross
DSM Division Manager
Tel: 021 692 22 64
Your application file
Application deadline: 11.09.2026
Please send us your complete application file (detailed CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas and certificates preferably in a single Word or PDF file).
Only applications submitted via this site will be considered:
Thank you for your understanding.
Job description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favourable to balancing different spheres of life.
To increase the number of women in management positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.
