Lead - SAP (MM, PM & QM)

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SAP team, focusing on MM, PM, and WM modules, ensuring effective delivery of SAP solutions.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and translate them into SAP system requirements and enhancements.
• Drive end-to-end SAP bug fixes, enquiries, and enhancements, ensuring timely delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with SAP best practices and business objectives.
• Ensure continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes to meet evolving business needs.
• Oversee integration with other business systems and third-party applications.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide high-level support for critical incidents and system performance issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SAP configurations, processes, and system enhancements.
• Stay up-to-date with new SAP releases, updates, and emerging technologies, and evaluate their applicability to the business.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and external partners as necessary for delivery and support in area.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years of overall SAP experience with deep expertise in SAP MM, PM, and WM modules.
• Proven track record of leading medium SAP team.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP architecture, configuration, and integration across various modules.
• Strong project management experience with a history of delivering complex deliverables on time and within budget.
• Experience managing and leading SAP teams, with a focus on SAP functional and technical resources.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with business leaders and technical teams across the globe.
• Experience working in a large enterprise or captive IT environment is preferred.
• SAP certifications in relevant modules (MM, PM, WM) will be an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Familiarity with complex highly integrated SAP landscapes.
• Experience with business process re-engineering and change management.
• Exposure to new-age technologies e.g. RPA/AI/SAP BTP, etc.