SAP Functional Manager - Data & Analytics

Manager D&A Build - SAP Functional

 Roles & responsibilities 
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated SAP Functional and Technical Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP data modeling and a strong grasp of both functional and technical business processes. This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and supporting innovative SAP solutions that drive business value. 
The professional will be responsible for:
Responsibility
Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP solutions by translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Develop and maintain SAP SL data models to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Analyze and document existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend and implement best practices within the SAP ecosystem.
Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure that solutions are aligned with business goals and delivered on time.
Configure SAP systems, perform unit and integration testing, and manage defect resolution to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Provide training of SAP functional and technical areas to junior resources. 
Ensure compliance with SAP security standards and data governance policies.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
Participate in upgrade and migration projects, including planning, execution, and validation. 
Prepare detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and technical specifications. 
Stay updated on SAP innovations and emerging technologies and proactively suggest improvements.
Having a certification in SAP technical or any SAP functional module is a plus.

Development Support -

Adherence to Agile methodologies and ensuring that projects follow Agile principles and practices for successful project delivery, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
Debug, optimize and performance tune and resolve issues, if any, with limited guidance and propose possible solutions.
Work with onshore stakeholders (Global Team) to implement new versions or tools and recommend best practices for solution development.
Take functional responsibility across all stages and iterations of any routine/tool development as required by onshore stakeholders. 
Coordinate with various stakeholders for testing of new versions of extraction tools or new solutions. 
Ensure that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
Drive process improvements to boost efficiency and achieve operational excellence.
People management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are mandatory.
Maintaining the accurate and up to date project status for self and any assigned team member.
Prepare and review required documents supporting the project with utmost attention to details.
Ability to lead the development of Data & Analytics solutions by leveraging emerging technologies such as cloud platforms, low-code/no-code tools (RPA, Power Automate etc.,), and generative AI.

Lead projects –

Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles
Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team

 Roles & responsibilities 
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated SAP Functional and Technical Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP data modeling and a strong grasp of both functional and technical business processes. This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and supporting innovative SAP solutions that drive business value. 
The professional will be responsible for:
Responsibility
Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP solutions by translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Develop and maintain SAP SL data models to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Analyze and document existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend and implement best practices within the SAP ecosystem.
Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure that solutions are aligned with business goals and delivered on time.
Configure SAP systems, perform unit and integration testing, and manage defect resolution to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Provide training of SAP functional and technical areas to junior resources. 
Ensure compliance with SAP security standards and data governance policies.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
Participate in upgrade and migration projects, including planning, execution, and validation. 
Prepare detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and technical specifications. 
Stay updated on SAP innovations and emerging technologies and proactively suggest improvements.
Having a certification in SAP technical or any SAP functional module is a plus.

Development Support -

Adherence to Agile methodologies and ensuring that projects follow Agile principles and practices for successful project delivery, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
Debug, optimize and performance tune and resolve issues, if any, with limited guidance and propose possible solutions.
Work with onshore stakeholders (Global Team) to implement new versions or tools and recommend best practices for solution development.
Take functional responsibility across all stages and iterations of any routine/tool development as required by onshore stakeholders. 
Coordinate with various stakeholders for testing of new versions of extraction tools or new solutions. 
Ensure that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
Drive process improvements to boost efficiency and achieve operational excellence.
People management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are mandatory.
Maintaining the accurate and up to date project status for self and any assigned team member.
Prepare and review required documents supporting the project with utmost attention to details.
Ability to lead the development of Data & Analytics solutions by leveraging emerging technologies such as cloud platforms, low-code/no-code tools (RPA, Power Automate etc.,), and generative AI.

Lead projects –

Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles
Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team

  Education Requirements
B. Tech (Computer Science / Information Technology) OR 
MBA (Systems/ IT/Finance/ Data & Analytics/ SCM) along with Engineering (Computer Science, IT) OR
MCA (Master’s in Computer Applications) 
Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience as an SAP Functional Consultant or in a similar role.

Experience Level

Mid Level