SAP Sr. Solution Architect(80% Travel)

Description:Minimum of 15 years of Total SAP experience of which at least 10 years on SAP FinanceStrong Finance/Accounting education background should have expert level familiarity with accounting conceptsMultiple years of experience with full cycle implementation of various SAP Finance modules (ECC and/or S4)Strong SAP Solutioning experience with proven prior experience in pre-sales/solutioningShould be able to articulate and demonstrate S4 functionalitiesShould be able to engage in conversation on wide ranging Finance/Accounting topics with senior level Accounting/Finance users including Controllers/CFOs' including IFRS, USGAAP and Best Practice processesAbility to run Due diligence, Define Roadmap and StrategiesAbility to facilitate workshops and to identify business requirementsPresent proposal presentation to senior management at CxO level people and be able to influence their decisionAbility to communicate competitive intelligence from the fieldShould have experience in all FICO modules, Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO-PA, etc. and strong knowledge of integration with Sales Distribution, Production, Materials Mgmt., Project Systems, etc.Proven success implementing SAP functionality in a team environment and has ability to work stand alone and be hands on.To follow SAP methodology including conducting gap analysis between business requirements and SAP solutions, analyzing and preparing data migration plans, developing executing rigorous data and process testing plans Project Management experience with Large and Medium Sized Enterprises.Good to have skills

Experience in managing and delivering S/4HANA projectPrior experience working for large Global System Integrators is a big plusKey Responsibilities

Reporting to SAP Delivery Head, SAP Engagement Director/Program Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and management of complex and large transformation engagements at our client's clientsAccountable for the successful delivery of all project phases, releases, and project components for transformation projectsResponsible for overall quality, engagement, and adherence to the schedule and budget for the projectProduce recognized pieces of transformational thought leadership and present at industry eventEnsure delivery of SAP solutions using our client's delivery methodologiesCoordinate project timeline with her/his teams to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to the client's satisfactionCollaborate with the project manager(s) in the management of overall resource allocation and capacity planning for the project(s)Manage program level status, metrics, issues and risks and oversee overall completion and sign-off on program deliverablesOversee various transformational projects, implementing business process improvements, or implementing ERP systems for our clientsLeverage his/her broad business and technical expertise to address technology architecture, blueprinting, data analysis, business modeling, technical design, application development, integration, and enablementExtensive experience in managing Client Stake holders at all levelsCollaborate in scoping prospective engagements and developing proposalsManage the technical relationship with the customer and be our client's "face" (besides the Business Relationship manager) to the customer throughout the sales processMaster and maintain detailed knowledge of SAP's end to end solutions and product-suite configuration optionsAttending and participating in discussions with Senior management and CxO level people and be able to influence their decisionCommunicate competitive intelligence from the field