SAP Head - HANA 4.0

1) JOB OUTCOME

a) Briefly describe the general purpose of the position or its significance from the organization's point of view and how it contributes to the overall mission/objective of the organization

b) Identify opportunities to improve, automate the business processes by using available and latest functionalities in SAP S4 HANA system

c) Lead, develop and implement SAP initiatives that enable the Company to compete more vigorously in a constantly changing and demanding marketplace-

2) KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

a) List the responsibilities/duties associated with the job. For each responsibility/duty listed, give the factors on which an individual's performance is judged

b) Accountabilities

c) Take full responsibility for leadership and management of SAP functional and technical work streams.

d) Oversee and drive change management and be a custodian of continuous improvement regarding SAP program and project delivery.

e) Identify and have a good working relationship with all stakeholders and business users involved within various related SAP focused programs and projects.

f) Work closely with the departments, supporting with tasks as required and ensuring successful delivery of SAP projects.

g) Responsible for Project planning, Control & monitoring, Progress reporting to the CIO and key business stakeholders.

h) Project Risk and issue management

i) Overseeing and supporting with quality gate processes to ensure that deliverables and the projects stay on track and to budget ensuring business goals are met.

j) Ensuring that team members understand their roles and requirements.

k) Support and coach team members through the program and project processes. Timely completion

3) KEY INTERFACES

a) External

i) Big 4 Consulting Firm Management

ii) Leading SAP solution provider - IBM, Accenture, Wipro, TCS, Infosys etc. CIO & Leadership Team

iii) Member of SAP Tech Forum Department Head /Functional owner

iv) Member of ETCIO & Infocom Digitization Project Council

v) Steering Committee - All SAP Projects

b) Internal -

i) Management

ii) CIO & Leadership Team

iii) Department Head /Functional owner

iv) Digitization Project Council

v) Steering Committee - All SAP Projects

4) DIMENSIONS

a) Financial Dimensions

i) These should be quantifiable numerical amounts like annual budgets, project costs, annual revenue, purchase value etc.

b) Other Dimensions

c) Indication of some of the significant volumes associated with the job like number in team/ staff handled etc.

i) SAP Team - 8 Permanent + 5 Consultants

5) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

a) State the minimum acceptable proficiency for this job which best indicates the education and/or experience requirements of this job and not the incumbent

6) Educational Qualifications

a) B.Tech/MCA Application with a good academic record

b) MBA - IT System will be preferred

7) Relevant and total years of experience and behavioral attributes

a) Should have total experience of over 12 - 15 years with at-least 5-8 years of project Management experience

b) Should have experience in handling SAP End to End projects for large Mfg cos / MNCs

c) Should have played the role of Project Manager in at-least two(2) S4 HANA Projects

d) Candidates working with Manufacturing or IT services ( SAP) or Big 4 with SAP Background

e) Should have good understanding of SAP Modules, business processes & best practices

f) Should have working knowledge (end to end) in at least one module of SAP. Experience in Production Planning & Plant maintenance will be preferred.

g) Should have sound knowledge on SAP licenses and have sound knowledge on SAP infrastructure

h) Should have working knowledge on design and implementation of interfaces with SAP

8) KEY TRAITS / others

a) Excellent communication skills

b) Ability to define, simplify, standardize processes and implement best practices

c) Proactive thinking and ability to work with multiple stakeholders

d) Self-starter who can manage a range of competing priorities and projects.

e) Ability to inspire and rally team around business objectives and excellence

f) Project Management. PMP certification preferred