KPMG Global Services: Associate Director/Manager- SAP S4Hana- SAP SD (sales)

KPMG Global Services (KGS) India is a strategic global delivery organization that works with more than 50 KPMG firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements.

The KGS India journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of c.21,000, operating from eight locations in India — Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Noida, Pune and Kolkata. — and providing a range of Advisory and Tax-related services to KPMG firms around the world.

Job description: Location -Bangalore/Pune/Hyderabad

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Expert in SAP S4Hana & SAP SD (Sales)

Relevant Experience- 10+ Years

Public Cloud exp is good to have

People Management experience

Global client interaction

Role Responsibilities:

• Solution Architecture & Design Leadership for Engage to Staff (ETS)
• Lead the design and architecture of SAP Professional Services in Public Cloud to meet the business needs of a regulated, quality-focused service Industry.
• Architect process flows that leverage SAP Best Practices for discrete Professional services
• Provide specific guidance around variant configuration for customizable products and ensure smooth integration across various modules of Professional Service processes.
• Support decision-making for configuration vs. extensibility, always aiming for minimal deviation from standard.
• Identify deltas between standard SAP and business needs, recommending suitable process adaptations or extensibility options.
• Build strong relationships with business process owners and IT leadership by clearly articulating how the SAP Professional services on Public Cloud solution will support their goals.
• Present options and recommendations in fit-to-standard discussions to gain buy-in and reduce friction.
• Aligning closely with onshore functional consultants and technical leads to ensure continuity in solution delivery.
• Begin laying the groundwork for upcoming test cycles, data migration, and cutover planning by aligning on key milestones.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to strengthen internal SAP Professional services Public Cloud capability.

Technical Abilities:

• Revenue Recognition Expertise
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles in professional services.
• Ability to configure and validate revenue recognition rules aligned with project milestones and billing cycles.
• Project Creation and Processing
• Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle: creation, planning, execution, and closure.
• Familiarity with project structures (WBS elements, networks) and integration with financial processes.
• Cost Rates and Revenue Management
• Ability to define and maintain cost rates for resources and services.
• Understanding of revenue calculation methods and profitability analysis for projects.
• Staffing and Resource Planning
• Experience in resource management, staffing assignments, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of tools and apps for workforce scheduling and utilization tracking.
• Billing Process and Adjustments
• Expertise in preparing billing documents, including Billing Document Requests (BDR), preliminary billing documents, and final invoices.
• Ability to handle billing adjustments such as write-offs, postponements, and credit/debit memos.
• Pricing and Condition Records
• Knowledge of pricing procedures, condition types, and maintenance of condition records.
• Ability to configure pricing logic for professional services scenarios.
• Output Determination and App Knowledge
• Understanding of output determination for invoices and related documents.
• Familiarity with various SAP Fiori apps or equivalent tools involved in project billing, revenue recognition, and resource management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an SAP S4 HANA Solution Architect with a focus on Public Cloud implementations and SAP Professional Services on Public cloud.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Public cloud end-to-end implementation processes, including knowledge of Professional services value chains like Opportunity Management, resource management, revenue and billing etc.
• Managed a team of onshore and offshore resources both from an individual engagement and overall practice perspective.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a keen ability to deliver solutions in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Good to have Certifications

• Certification in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Experience & Background

• B-Tech/BCA/MCA/MBA
• Have strong analytical and logical skills
• 10+ years of experience