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ERP+ Application Development Lead, NGT
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Company Description
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
As part of Ralph Lauren’s Next Generation Transformation (NGT) initiative, we are replacing our core operating systems (SAP, Island Pacific, and Microsoft D365) with a unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. This transformation will standardize business operations across Planning, Sourcing and Buying, Retail and Wholesale, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance.
The ERP+ Application Development Lead will be responsible for leading all aspects of application development within the ERP implementation. This role will ensure high-quality development processes, maintain SAP Clean Core principles, and drive seamless integration across the business functionsEssential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end application development (WRICEF) within the ERP implementation.
- Ensure adherence to SAP Clean Core principles throughout the development lifecycle, including scoping, approach, development, testing, and deployment.
- Represent the Application Development perspective within the Design Authority, ensuring alignment with functional and business teams.
- Oversee and lead the SAP change control and transport management process, ensuring compliance and approval for all development objects.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, ERP vendors, and technology teams to drive innovation and efficiency in application development.
- Ensure smooth integration between SAP S4 Fashion/Retail and BTP Integration Suite.
- Develop and maintain best practices for code quality, security, and performance optimization.
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex development challenges and ensuring scalability.
- Establish governance frameworks and quality assurance processes for application development activities.
- Partner with global teams to align development efforts with broader business transformation objectives.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Many years of SAP Application Development experience, with years in an application development leadership role.
Proven expertise in SAP S4 Fashion/Retail and BTP Integration Suite.
Hands-on experience leading application development efforts for large-scale ERP implementations.
Strong knowledge of SAP development methodologies, WRICEF, and transport management.
Expertise in SAP Clean Core principles and modern application development frameworks.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience working in a global environment with multi-region ERP rollouts.
Willingness to travel as required to support the global implementation.
