Demonstrates intimate-level knowledge and/or a proven record of success with consulting, designing, implementing, supporting and leading significant tracks on larger project or leading medium-sized consulting engagements within the SAP product suite, including:

• Assisting clients in the implementation and support of SAP application packaged solutions and improving business processes;

• Developing solutions based on common issues facing clients in the financial services industry (e.g., banking, insurance, and/or investment management) or clients who provide products and services (e.g., aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer and retail, energy, industrial products, software and technology, oil and gas, and utilities);

• Establishing and managing governance structures, steering committees, and risk management protocols;

• Mobilizing, resourcing, and managing cross-functional teams;

• Coordinating with SAP partners, system integrators, and other third-party vendors;

• Evaluating program metrics, trends, and KPIs to optimize project delivery;

• Bridging gaps between IT and business units;

• Utilizing Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies for SAP transformations;

• Familiarizing with SAP technology stack, including SAP BASIS, Fiori, and integration tools;

• Applying change management frameworks and best practices;

• Possessing knowledge of S/4 HANA and ECC integration with other SAP modules and 3rd party systems;

• Communicating effectively to senior client executives, project teams, and third parties;

• Articulating an understanding of the business value of SAP implementations, upgrades, and transformations to potential clients;

• Identifying client pain points and aligning SAP solutions to address specific business needs;

• Understanding SAP market trends and emerging technologies to position solutions effectively;

• Leading, mentoring, and managing diverse project teams, including those with an offshore delivery model;

• Defining, managing, and optimizing program budgets for SAP transformations;

• Understanding industry-specific challenges and regulations that may impact SAP implementations; and,

• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships;

Demonstrates intimate- level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing broad subject matter expertise and success with the SAP product suite, leading technical development efforts and offshore development resources, including:

• Designing, implementing, and supporting complex business processes in an SAP environment;

• Designing, building, testing, and deploying the technical components required for successful SAP solutions;

• Identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation, and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing, and collection;

• Leading teams to generate a vision, establish direction, and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation;

• Coordinating Pricing and Legal teams, and providing feedback to help negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and subcontractors; and,

• Developing strategy; as well as writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of industry audiences, clients, and internal staff and management, such as presentation slides; practice marketing materials; change management plans and/or project plans; workshops and whitepapers; practice methodologies and tools; policies and procedures; and/or other standard business communications.