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: • 23 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 • 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)