At Lion, we're all about making the moment mean more. We brew, market and deliver some of Australia and New Zealand's most loved brands, while building a culture where people can grow, belong and make a real impact.
The Role
Work across one of Australia's largest SAP environments, at the forefront of modern SAP technology.
Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Applications & Architecture, you'll lead the operational performance and stability of Lion's enterprise applications landscape, acting as the senior escalation point for major application incidents while driving operational excellence across one of Australia's largest SAP environments.
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Lead major application incidents across a portfolio of 300 enterprise applications, ensuring rapid resolution and clear communication with business stakeholders
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Drive operational excellence by reducing repeat incidents, strengthening governance and holding managed service providers and technology vendors accountable for service outcomes
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Partner with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Cyber Security and external partners to deliver a stable, scalable applications operating model
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Provide technical leadership across SAP S/4HANA and integrated enterprise applications, coordinating specialist SMEs to resolve complex issues across the technology landscape
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Support the transition towards a modern DevOps operating model while maintaining reliable business services throughout organisational change
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Contribute to an on-call roster, providing leadership during critical application incidents when required
This is a unique opportunity to help reshape how Lion manages enterprise applications while working across one of the largest SAP landscapes in the market, using modern technology to make a real impact. This role will be full time, fixed term contract for 18 months.
About You
You're an experienced enterprise applications leader who thrives in complex environments, remains calm under pressure and enjoys solving challenging operational problems. You know how to bring together the right technical experts, influence senior stakeholders and drive lasting improvements rather than short-term fixes.
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Extensive experience supporting SAP S/4HANA within a large, complex enterprise production environment
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Broad enterprise applications experience with the ability to understand system interdependencies, coordinate specialist SMEs and lead major incident resolution across multiple technologies
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Proven experience managing major application incidents, driving root cause analysis and improving operational performance
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Strong experience managing managed service providers and holding vendors accountable for service delivery outcomes
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical teams, business leaders and external partners
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A hands-on, continuous improvement mindset with experience working across modern application operating models such as Agile and DevOps
On Offer
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Help shape the future of Lion's enterprise applications operating model, while working alongside experienced technical specialists
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Growth on tap - Whether you're deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
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A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
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Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don't have to choose
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Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we're committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
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Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special
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Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we're committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
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Iconic brands, real impact - You'll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next
Apply
If you're looking for a role where you can lead complex enterprise application operations, influence how technology services are delivered and make a lasting impact across a modern SAP landscape, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape what's next at Lion.
We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.
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