SAP S4 HANA SD Lead

Job description

Key Responsibilities S/4HANA Transformation Leadership - Lead the SAP SD workstream for S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Landscape Transformation). - Drive Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process redesign aligned to SAP Best Practices. - Provide strategic guidance on S/4HANA SD capabilities including Order-to-Cash (O2C). Solution Design Configuration - Design, configure, and validate SAP S/4HANA SD solutions including: - Sales Order Management - Pricing Condition Techniques - Delivery, Shipping Transportation - Billing Invoicing - Credit Management (FSCM) - Output Management (BRF+) - Ensure solution alignment with S/4HANA simplifications, embedded analytics, and Fiori apps. Integration Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with MM, FI, CO, EWM, TM, PP, and CRM teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration. - Support CVI, BP, and Master Data harmonization activities. - Work closely with ABAP, CPI, and middleware teams for interface design and data migration validation. Data Migration Testing - Provide SD expertise for data migration (sales orders, contracts, pricing, customers). - Lead and support unit testing, SIT, UAT, and regression testing for SD processes. - Ensure defect resolution and solution stability. Cutover Go-Live Support - Plan and execute SD cutover activities. - Provide hypercare and post-go-live support, ensuring minimal business disruption. - Act as the SD escalation point during go-live. Governance Quality Assurance - Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation requirements. - Review solution designs, functional specifications, and configuration deliverables. - Mentor SD consultants and support knowledge transfer. Required Skills Experience Core SAP Expertise - 10+ years of SAP SD experience, with at least: - 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects - Strong knowledge of SAP ECC to S/4HANA SD differences and simplifications - Hands-on experience with S/4HANA SD configuration S/4HANA Innovation - Experience with: - SAP Fiori apps for SD - Embedded Analytics - FSCM Credit Management - Output Management (BRF+) - Understanding of RICEFW impact in S/4HANA - Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage. Delivery Leadership - Proven experience leading SD teams in large transformation programs - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Ability to work in global, multi-vendor delivery models Preferred Qualifications - SAP S/4HANA certification (SD or S/4HANA Sales) - Experience in SAP Activate methodology - Industry experience in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, or Automotive - Exposure to SAP Central Finance, TM, or EWM is an advantage Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions - Mentoring and team leadership mindset Location Work Model - Location: As per project requirements - Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)