Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in SAP area, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role within a Global SI or IT outsourcing company;

• Proven track record in leading large-scale SAP transformations, including experience with SAP S/4HANA and other modern SAP technologies;

• Experience in managing SAP projects, including project scoping, budgeting, resource management, and risk mitigation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in SAP systems and key modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, consulting experience in SAP FI-CO or SAP MM-SD would be a plus) and technical architecture, including SAP solutions customizations/development and integration with different other systems;

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams;

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align SAP capabilities with business objectives;

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, IT governance, and business process optimization;

• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and SAP innovations.

Certifications (Preferred):

• SAP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate/Professional, SAP Certified Technology Professional, etc.);

• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.

Key Attributes:

• Results-driven with a focus on delivering business value through SAP solutions;

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments;

• Proactive and visionary in identifying technology trends and translating them into actionable business strategies.‍

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the SAP Centre of Excellence in a global company, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives;

• Work closely with the CTO office to align SAP initiatives with the company’s broader technology strategy and innovation goals;

• Collaborate with the SAP Practice Leader to drive the design, positioning, estimation and implementation of innovative SAP solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency for clients.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of SAP consultants, developers and architects ensuring continuous and sustainable team and its competency growth;

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Co E;

• Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and skills enhancement.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, the CTO office, and SAP Practice Leader to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure the successful integration of SAP solutions;

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of SAP projects;

• Monitor project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive the adoption of new SAP technologies (e.g., S/4HANA Private and Public Cloud, SAP BTP Integration/Development/Analytics/AI, SAP Success Factors and HCM, SAP CX/Hybris) to optimize business processes and improve user experience for global clients;

• Stay updated on the latest SAP developments and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement within the SAP implementation and outsourcing sector;

• Lead the implementation of best practices in SAP solution design, development, and deployment for a diverse range of industries and especially for CPG/Pharma, Manufacturing and FSI.

Business Alignment & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison between the SAP Co E, key business stakeholders, the CTO office, SAP Practice Leader, and global clients, ensuring effective communication and collaboration;

• Align SAP initiatives with client business objectives, ensuring that the SAP Co E delivers value by improving client performance, efficiency, and agility;

• Support relationships with external vendors, SAP partners, and service providers to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness for clients.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the budget for the SAP Co E, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple client engagements;

• Ensure cost-effective operation of SAP Co E, identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve ROI for the organization.‍