SAP S/4HANA Expert

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.

• Application closing date: 01.10.2026
• Join a place where ambitious science thrives

Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting‑edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery.

Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Your mission

As SAP S/4HANA Expert you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s ERP system to ensure its alignment with business processes.

The successful candidate will be involved in designing custom applications, troubleshooting issues, and supporting users across departments to maximize the system’s efficiency and functionality.

As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address development needs, resolve operational challenges, and deliver ERP training to end users in coordination with the HR Training area.

You will report to the Head of ICT & Digitisation.

• Grow Your Skills
• Designing, testing, and debugging software solutions to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collecting and analysing development requirements from various departments to deliver tailored ERP enhancements.
• Maintaining and updating existing applications to remain compatible with business needs and technological advancements.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the SAP S/4HANA ERP system, critical for supporting administrative and operational processes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving ERP issues, providing timely solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Assisting with system upgrades, maintenance activities, and the implementation of new features or modules.
• Providing support to ERP users, addressing inquiries and offering technical assistance.
• Collaborating with the HR Training team to deliver user training sessions on ERP functionalities, ensuring proper usage and adoption across the organization;
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and system optimization opportunities.
• Staying informed on updates to SAP S/4HANA and recommend enhancements to leverage new functionalities.
• Ensuring compliance with data integrity and system security standards.

Essential

• What you'll bring
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience);
• Minimum 3 years of experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, SCM and SRM, including system configuration and user support;
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including configuration, and in‑app customization;
• Strong understanding of ERP system operations, including financial accounting, procurement, and supply chain modules;
• Experience with testing, troubleshooting and SAP S/4HANA applications;
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken;
• Full professional proficiency in Italian, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field;
• SAP S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud Implementation consultant certification (Financial Accounting, Sourcing and Procurement, System Administration etc);
• Previous experience with a similar role in another Research Institute.
• Organizational and social skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Adaptability in handling evolving business needs and system updates.
• Why Human Technopole

HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support.

Researchers moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits.

We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2.

Number of positions offered: 1The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).

The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.

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