SAP Functional Lead
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title: SAP Functional Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned SAP Functional Lead with a robust functional background and extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA transformations. This is a customer-facing onshore position that requires active engagement in solution design delivery and pre-sales activities. The ideal candidate will effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions driving comprehensive SAP implementations and playing a pivotal role in shaping transformation initiatives for our enterprise clients.
We are looking for a seasoned SAP Functional Lead with a robust functional background and extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA transformations. This is a customer-facing onshore position that requires active engagement in solution design delivery and pre-sales activities. The ideal candidate will effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions driving comprehensive SAP implementations and playing a pivotal role in shaping transformation initiatives for our enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Oversee the complete SAP S/4HANA solution architecture across various functional areas such as Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing and Procure-to-Pay.
- Convert business requirements into scalable and integrated SAP solutions.
- Establish target architecture roadmap and transformation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and industry standards.
- Provide leadership throughout implementation migration (from ECC to S/4HANA) and rollout initiatives.
Functional Expertise
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more SAP modules (FI/CO MM SD PP etc.).
- Facilitate fit-gap analysis process re-engineering and solution design workshops.
- Optimize business processes using S/4HANA capabilities including Fiori and Embedded Analytics.
Pre-Sales & Business Development
- Assist in pre-sales activities including:
- Solution design and proposal development
- Effort estimation and pricing strategies
- Client presentations demonstrations and responses to RFPs/RFIs
- Collaborate with sales teams to shape deals and secure new business opportunities.
- Provide thought leadership on digital transformation and SAP roadmaps.
Customer Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to both business and IT stakeholders.
- Lead discussions and workshops at the executive level.
- Manage client expectations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Offer guidance on best practices innovations and future-state architecture.
Governance & Leadership
- Establish and enforce architecture governance and standards.
- Mentor and support both offshore and onshore teams.
- Ensure quality delivery while adhering to timelines and budgetary constraints.
Required Qualifications
- 12 years of experience in SAP with a strong functional background.
- 5 years in a Functional Lead role.
- Hands-on experience with multiple SAP S/4HANA implementations (Greenfield Brownfield or Hybrid).
- Deep expertise in at least one core functional area (FI/CO MM SD PP etc.) with knowledge of cross-module integration.
- Proven experience in pre-sales solution development and client presentations.
- Strong understanding of:
- SAP S/4HANA architecture
- SAP Fiori and UX strategy
- Integration with both SAP and non-SAP systems
- Experience in customer-facing onshore roles in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing Retail or Pharmaceuticals.
- Familiarity with RISE with SAP SAP BTP and cloud transformation initiatives.
- SAP certifications in S/4HANA or relevant modules.
- Experience with Agile/Activate methodologies.
Key Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Business process transformation mindset.
- Leadership abilities and team mentoring skills.
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution approach.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead large-scale S/4HANA transformation programs.
- High visibility with enterprise clients.
- Engage with cutting-edge SAP innovations and cloud solutions.
About Company
Created in 1987, Stefanini is a $1B global IT provider of business solutions with locations in 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia. With more than 25,000 employees, Stefanini provides onshore, offshore and nearshore IT services, including application developme ... View more
