• As the SAP Technical Lead, you will be responsible for driving and influencing technical design decisions for various SAP solutions across Finance Program Office [ SAP Finance] activities with a team of Subject Matter Experts, Architects, and SI partners.
• Responsible for technical ownership of all the Finance S/4 Technology who has overall accountability for ensuring technical build and operations of the Finance Program Office meets best practices for technical requirements and aligns with industry best practices
• Guiding the technical consultants and employees that partner with the functional groups and technically build, deliver, and run the SAP landscape
• Reviews and validates the detailed technical strategy for business applications provided by the supplier
• Validates suppliers estimates; Performs analysis of changes across multiple systems and provides Rough Order of Magnitude;
• Provides leadership that facilitates high-performing team attitude and Mentors lower-level colleagues.
• Understands customers’ processes and products and how they fit within the goals of the business unit Reviews and validates the detailed technical design for business applications provided by the supplier to ensure alignment with business requirements;
• Works with the team on leading programs & BAU across all deployments and partners with the Suppliers on resource capacity to deliver RICEFW and configuration
• Responsible for the success of Subject Matter Experts by continuous coaching and feedback
• Plan and optimize resource needs for current and future engagements within Finance Program Office.
• Work with development partners, architects, and infrastructure engineers to derive continuous improvements in Finance Operational areas.
• Partner with the development teams on governance topics and ensure deployments adhering to RICEFW and configuration standards and processes
• Demonstrates broad technical leadership, impacting significant technical direction; exerts influence outside of the immediate team and drives change across multiple Finance platforms
• Work with leadership on delivery, governance, and resource constraint issues.
• Update and review global development standards, processes and strategies, and configuration standards and processes
• Review and approve Development deliverables included in vendor statements of work
• Work/collaborate with external vendors, including on-shore and offshore resources
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience. High school diploma or equivalent required.
8 years of experience in Major Project Implementations /Leading small to large teams.
• Have a proven track record and 6+years of experience in the Finance environment, working with employee groups & including SI partners to build and provision Finance SAP solutions.
• S4 Integrations with BW and BPC platforms
• 6 years of hands-on and lead experience in as many as possible of the following:
• Able to manage senior stakeholders up to Director level
• Ability to influence and lead within a matrix business (IT/Business) to shape and deliver the business plan and roadmap across business lines, collaborating closely with leadership teams
• Ability to develop sustainable relationships with key senior stakeholders
• Ability to network within the IT and business environment
• International team Management - Able to assimilate and respectfully coordinate various cultural gaps
• Relevant SAP certifications are a plus
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