As the Lead – SAP Applications , you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple SAP functional and technical modules, as well as processes and new cross-functional, cross-application initiatives. You will lead large-scale projects and manage a team of internal and external professionals, driving initiatives across various functional areas to meet business requirements and effectively support sales and supply chain capabilities within our current S / 4HANA system. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the implementation of best practices, and the execution of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations.
1. Team Leadership :
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of SAP professionals.
- Establish clear objectives and performance expectations for team members.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
2. SAP Supply Chain Management :
Oversee the project implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP sales and logistics and other supply chain modules.Coordinate with vendor support teams and business users for project governance and on any incidents and requests, support existing processes in the system, troubleshoot issues, and recommend enhancements.Stay updated with SAP advancements, new features, and industry best practices.3. Program Management :
Lead vendor teams and internal stakeholder teams in the successful delivery of digital projects, including SAP and other IT applications.Effectively manage project timelines, budget, and resources.4. SAP Administration, Security, and Compliance :
Ensure compliance across IT applications and governance around SAP (GRC) and other applications.Drive continuous improvements for system performance and coordinate with the Basis team for smooth operations of SAP systems.5. Business Process Improvement :
Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions for streamlining financial operations.Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP with other systems.Lead or participate in projects related to system upgrades, enhancements, or implementations.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities.Role Requirements :
SAP Implementations : Proven experience in at least three end-to-end SAP implementations or leading large enhancement projects.Hands-on SAP Expertise : Ability to provide end-to-end design solutions, estimate delivery efforts for business processes, and collaborate with and guide external partner consultants for seamless delivery.Program Management : Strong skills in managing large programs involving multiple applications and vendors, with the ability to measure success based on defined criteria.Cross-functional Collaboration : Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and IT teams to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and design solutions across SAP and integrated applications.SAP Modules : Deep understanding of SAP processes across SD, MM, PP modules and high-level understanding of FICO as well as cross-module integrations.Systems Integration : Experience integrating SAP with non-SAP systems for sales and supply chain processes.SAP Module Integration : Strong understanding and experience with integration areas involving other SAP modules such as SD, MM, FI, COPA, and PP.Technical Knowledge : Strong knowledge of working of ABAP and SAP integrations (PI / PO / CPI). Knowledge of Basis and GRC modules is desirable.Functional Specifications : Ability to write detailed functional specifications for RICEFW objects as per business requirements.Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.Experience : Extensive experience (12+ years) in SAP implementation, configuration, and management.Industry Knowledge : Strong understanding of sales, supply chain, finance and HR processes and systems, with experience in manufacturing industry processes being a plus.Technical Skills : Preferably worked on S4 HANA.Leadership : Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement initiatives.Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Cross-functional skills are a plus.Communication : Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.