Head of ERP Center of Excellence
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As the Head of ERP Center of Excellence at Slate, you will build and lead the program, the team, and the capability that turns ERP into a permanent operating function. ERP at OEM scale is not something you stand up and walk away from. It is a continuously running engine of finance, supply chain, and manufacturing capability that the business steers, the team operates, and the platform extends. You will be the leader of that engine, of the functional consultants who run it, and of the program governance that keeps it pointed at business outcomes. You will not be inheriting an established function. You will be defining how Slate runs ERP as a continuous capability from the ground up, what the COE owns versus what the business owns, what the program governs versus what it leaves to the team, and how the function adapts as Slate moves from launch through global OEM scale. The Head of ERP Center of Excellence reports directly to the Head of Enterprise Systems. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Build the COE: Establish Slate’s ERP Center of Excellence from the ground up, including the operating model, the team structure, the governance framework, and the rules of engagement between the COE and the business functions it serves. Own the Functional Roadmap: Lead the multi-year roadmap for Slate’s ERP capability across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, and Order-to-Cash, balancing business demand, platform constraints, and team capacity to drive a continuous program of value delivery. Lead the Program and PMO: Run the ERP program end to end, from intake and prioritization through release planning, delivery governance, and operational readiness, with KPI-driven oversight that gives leadership clear visibility into progress, risk, and outcomes. Build and Lead the Functional Team: Recruit, develop, and lead the team of functional ERP experts who own the modules Slate runs, building both depth in core processes and bench strength for what is coming next. Drive Process Excellence: Own the end-to-end design and continuous improvement of Slate’s core ERP-enabled processes, including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Plan-to-Produce, ensuring they scale with the business and stay clean of operational shortcuts. Manage the Vendor and Partner Ecosystem: Select and govern the implementation partners, AMS providers, and consulting firms that extend the COE’s capacity, holding each accountable to SLA, quality, and financial commitments. Partner with the Business: Act as the functional counterpart to Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial leadership, translating business priorities into ERP capability and making the trade-offs visible. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Experience: 15+ years of SAP functional and program leadership, specifically within manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, or complex hardware environments. COE and PMO Mastery: Built and led an ERP Center of Excellence and PMO in a matrixed environment, with direct accountability for functional team performance, program delivery, and governance. S/4HANA Functional Depth: Hands-on functional ownership across multiple SAP S/4HANA modules, including the seams between Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Order-to-Cash. Program Delivery Discipline: Track record running large, multi-stream ERP portfolios using Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models, with KPI-driven release and operational service governance. Vendor and Partner Governance: Direct experience selecting and managing system integrators, AMS providers, and offshore delivery teams against SLA, quality, and financial commitments. Integration Awareness: Strong working understanding of how ERP connects to MES, Salesforce, EDI, BTP, and the broader enterprise stack, enough to lead architecture conversations even where you don’t own the build. Systems Thinker: You see the company as a series of interconnected loops. You understand how a delay in procurement ripples through the MES and eventually hits the financial ledger. Pragmatic Visionary: You know that “perfect is the enemy of shipped.” You can stand up a minimum viable capability today while architecting for global scale tomorrow. Diplomat: You are skilled at managing stakeholders with competing priorities, helping them find common ground on process, data, and ownership standards. Business Translator: You are bilingual between business leaders and ERP teams, equally credible explaining a closing-cycle issue to a CFO and a CDS view to a developer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must have the ability to travel (up to 25%). Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Salary Range The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual) $202,610.36 - $337,683.94 USD Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First Delight Customers One Team Relentless Improvement Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy Respectful Collaboration Positive Legacy WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Apply To This Job