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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.
Lead major application incidents across a portfolio of 300 enterprise applications, ensuring rapid resolution and clear communication with business stakeholders
Drive operational excellence by reducing repeat incidents, strengthening governance and holding managed service providers and technology vendors accountable for service outcomes
Partner with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Cyber Security and external partners to deliver a stable, scalable applications operating model
Provide technical leadership across SAP S/4HANA and integrated enterprise applications, coordinating specialist SMEs to resolve complex issues across the technology landscape
Support the transition towards a modern DevOps operating model while maintaining reliable business services throughout organisational change
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.
Extensive experience supporting SAP S/4HANA within a large, complex enterprise production environment
Broad enterprise applications experience with the ability to understand system interdependencies, coordinate specialist SMEs and lead major incident resolution across multiple technologies
Proven experience managing major application incidents, driving root cause analysis and improving operational performance
Strong experience managing managed service providers and holding vendors accountable for service delivery outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical teams, business leaders and external partners
A hands-on, continuous improvement mindset with experience working across modern application operating models such as Agile and DevOps
On Offer
Help shape the future
of Lion's enterprise applications operating model, while working alongside experienced technical specialists
Growth on tap
- Whether you're deepening your craft or exploring something recent, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
A culture you can feel
- Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
Flexibility
- Win in both your work and personal life, you don't have to choose
Wellbeing matters
- From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we're committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
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
Purpose beyond profit
- As part of Lion, we're committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
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
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📌 Applications Operations Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Lion
📍 Sydney