SAP Program Manager

Job description Senior Principal – Business Consulting (SAP Program Manager)Infosys Consulting is seeking Program Management professionals experienced in SAP transformation programs looking for long-term growth and career enhancing opportunities leveraging SAP to solve our customer’s most challenging issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of SAP program management experience from project prepare phase through deploy and run phases. The candidate should have strong business and SAP background and be experienced in face-to-face interfacing with client executives, business and IT client members in consultative project engagements.We are seeking consultants experienced in following areas : Business Transformation Programs enabled by SAPS / 4 Global Template design and Roll-outs ProgramsProven experience in SAP Activate Methodology and / or similar methodologies used by System IntegratorsSAP Program Experience in Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive and Aerospace & DefenseProcess IntegrationHands-on experience in commonly used tools in SAP Programs such as such Jira, Confluence, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM etc. About the practiceOur SAP Digital Transformation Practice is SAP Digital to the core, where our entrepreneurial and innovative spirit helps our clients derive sustained value from their SAP Digital Transformation journey. We use an integrated, holistic approach that considers both business views and technology views, enabling our clients to lead the way into a new digital frontier, gain a competitive edge and become a market disruptor. Our collaborative work approach and flat organizational structure results in a business culture that allows new consultants to dive right in, have access to all levels of practice leadership, become an integral part of the team immediately and add value to our innovative client solutions.We serve industries such as : Biotech, Communications, Consumer Products, Distribution, Financial Services, High Tech, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Services and Utilities.About the RoleAs a Senior Principal, you will anchor proposal preparation and engagement delivery efforts. You will lead the functional and technical solution for SAP S / 4HANA Transformation programs. You will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes and deliverables. You will continue to lead teams of consultants to define, design and execute transformation programs. You will collaborate and interface with senior clients on a daily basis to build confidence and lead / guide the team in conducting due diligence and issue resolution. You will contribute to branding, thought leadership, knowledge management and capability-building within Infosys Consulting, with the objective of providing high-quality and value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.Responsibilities include : Sales / Project AcquisitionSupport Infosys Consulting leadership team members in driving proposal development and leading proposal discussions.Develop client relationships to identify and qualify sales opportunities with the assistance of senior leadership.Lead solution definition for client specific needs during opportunity to closure cycleArticulate our unique point of view in various thought leadership media including papers, webinars and seminarsProject ExecutionCollaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategiesContribute to the design and development of client future processes and organizations with corresponding transformation roadmapsConduct requirements workshops with a team of global IT professional & subject matter experts, translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives w / associated metricsSolution targeted processes, leveraging best practicesAdvise, QA and provide insights on configured SAP Order to Cash functionality, functional specifications and test resultsPerform knowledge transfer to client and supporting organizations throughout all phases of the projectSupport management of project execution from start-to-finish in order to deliver according to plan (scope, quality and time)Coach and develop team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development People DevelopmentMentor and coach team members through formal, performance evaluation methods and informal, individual feedback opportunitiesCollaborate and share knowledgeServe as People Manager to junior consultantsPractice DevelopmentCreate / contribute S4HANA practice artifactsContribute to practice growth through recruitment, training and retentionProvide insight and thought leadership to develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologiesBasic Qualifications : 10+ years of SAP Project, Lead or Program Management out of which 5 years in Project management.At least 3 full lifecycle S / 4 implementations (all phases) leading a package implementation lifecycleA proven track record of leading and managing both large and small, global and local teamsA leader and key contributor in project management of large ERP implementation projects and teams; significant team leadership experience over Process Streams / Functional AreasIn-depth knowledge of Package Implementation Methodology and key deliverablesExperience interacting with client executives; ability to influence at the leadership levelStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbility and willingness to travel upto %Undergraduate degree or foreign equivalent; or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of every year of education.U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor currently. Preferred Qualifications : A proven track record of leading and managing both large and small teams.A foundation in consulting, versus industry; at least 10 years’ consulting experienceStrong personal and professional values; entrepreneurial spiritExperience working as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary.MBA or other relevant post-graduate degreeAbout Infosys ConsultingInfosys Consulting is a global management consulting firm helping some of the world’s most recognizable brands transform and innovate. Our consultants are industry experts that lead complex change agendas driven by disruptive technology. With offices in 20 countries and backed by the power of the global Infosys brand, our teams help the C-suite navigate today’s digital landscape to win market share and create shareholder value for lasting competitive advantage. 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