Ricarda Schumacher

Accountable for product vision, strategy, technology roadmap and end-to-end lifecycle in the Demand-to-Pay area (product Source to Contract). Defined and delivered the product technology roadmap, ensuring tangible value aligned with customer needs, business outcomes, product line strategy and enterprise architecture/sustainability principles. Mobilised and led agile product teams with the right capabilities, aligning workforce strategy with future product needs and fostering agile ways of working. Owned the total cost of the product, including budgeting and financial management.

Partnered with business stakeholders to define digital roadmaps and transformation strategies and secured funding through robust business cases. Coordinated IT teams to deliver solutions that met business, technology and compliance requirements. Ensured stakeholder alignment throughout the lifecycle, focusing on high-value outcomes and adoption.

Led implementation of SAP changes across Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, HR and Contract-to-Cash. Oversaw development teams, managing the end-to-end process from effort estimation through deployment and hypercare. Ensured on-time, high-quality delivery in line with business requirements and global standards.