Job Description

One of the largest Global Indian Corporate Industry having into manufacturing of Equipments and machinery with annul turnover of more than 4000 Cr wish to hire the following for their Global corporate office at Wakad /Balewadi Pune

Pl send updated cv with current ctc, expectation and notice period to nair@shreeconsultancy.com

Contact: 9422081211 (thr whatsapp only as i am out of country now)

The details are as under

Job Title:

Head of SAP

Location:

Pune

Department:

Information Technology

Reports To:

Global CIO

Experience Level:

20+ Years

Position Summary

We are seeking a experienced Head of SAP to lead our organization's SAP strategy, operations, and innovation initiatives. This role will be responsible for managing and enhancing all SAP modules across the enterprise, heading a team of 20+ SAP professionals, and driving business process automation and digital transformation in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

- Define and lead the enterprise-wide SAP strategy in alignment with business objectives.

- Develop and enforce SAP-related policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards.

- Identify areas for digital transformation and process automation using SAP solutions.

2. Team & Implementation Management

- Lead and mentor a team of 20+ SAP professionals across modules such as PP, MM, SD, FICO, and more.

- Manage large-scale SAP implementations, upgrades, migrations, and rollouts.

- Collaborate with key business stakeholders to ensure SAP systems meet operational needs.

3. Technology Management & Innovation

The Head of SAP will play a pivotal role in driving technological excellence across all facets of SAP within the organization. This role requires deep hands-on expertise and a proactive approach to leveraging SAP to streamline business operations, enhance performance, and drive digital transformation in a manufacturing setup.

Hands-On Expertise Across SAP Modules:

- Actively work with key SAP modules including Planning (PP, APO, IBP), Finance (FICO), Logistics (MM, SD), and more.
- Ensure seamless cross-module integration and process alignment.

Business Process Automation:

- Identify manual processes (e.g., procurement, financial closures) and develop automation plans using SAP Workflow, Fiori apps, or RPA.
- Lead business process mapping and implement digital workflows.

Collaboration with Technical Teams:

- Guide ABAP developers, review functional specs, and ensure technical alignment.
- Coordinate with Basis and Security teams for infrastructure, authorizations, and compliance.

Basis, Infrastructure & SAP Security Oversight:

- Ensure SAP uptime and system performance.
- Manage patching, upgrades, and user access controls.
- Enforce compliance and system integrity.

SAP Rollout & Support Best Practices:

- Define template-based rollout models for faster and standardized deployments.
- Establish tiered (L1/L2/L3) support systems and ensure SLA adherence.

Innovation & Future Readiness:

- Promote S/4HANA, Fiori, and SAP BTP adoption.
- Explore integration of AI, ML, IoT within SAP systems for digital innovation.

Qualifications:

Educational Background

- Graduate Engineer (bachelor's in engineering - mandatory)

Certifications

- SAP Certified Professional (preferably in Planning or Finance modules)

Experience:

- 20+ years of overall experience in SAP environments

- Proven experience in SAP implementation and support within a manufacturing industry

- Hands-on expertise in Planning (PP, APO/IBP) and Finance (FICO) modules

- Exposure to additional modules like CRM, SuccessFactors, and integration technologies

Key Competencies:

- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills

- Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities

- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and their SAP integration

- Process and system-oriented approach to problem-solving

- Adept at stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Mandatory Tech Skills:

- Good experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA core modules, CRM, SuccessFactors, SAC, BOBJ so on..

- Excellent in SAP FICO, excellent knowledge of various SAP modules and other system integration. SAP new age modules like BO, Fiori, CRM, HR so on.

- Good knowledge of SAP new tech and modules like RISE, BTP, CRM, SF so on

- Knowledge of modern project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP)

- Good Domain knowledge of finance and controlling processes.

- Good knowledge of Product costing, fix assets, treasury function.

- Good understanding of P&L, Inventory valuation, working capital concept, Planning so on.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?5,000,000.00 - ?6,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Food provided Health insurance Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off * Provident Fund