SAP ABAP - Technology Director

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory Bangalore Service Delivery Center (AC) is the natural extension of PwCs leading-class global delivery capabilities. AC Bangalore provides premium, cost-effective, high-quality services for projects based in Canada and global clients focused on key horizontal and vertical end-to-end solutions. Our ACs are critical to PwCs success in the marketplace; in our business landscape the Global Delivery Model has become a competitive necessity. An essential and strategic part of Advisorys multi- sourced, multi-geography Global Delivery Model, the Bangalore AC is a dynamic, rapidly growing component of our business and has achieved remarkable results in driving innovation, process quality and delivery capability, resulting in a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellence. The ACs incorporate the Global Delivery Model in traditional offshore areas such as SAP, Oracle, and Information Management, i.e., Technology Consulting. We are also focused on both broadening and deepening our portfolio with solutions for Management Consulting, Risk Consulting, Forensics as well as vertical specific solutions. At the core of our firms philosophy is a simple construct: People matter. PwCs high-performance culture is outcome driven, based on a passion for excellence with a focus on diversity and inclusion. We recruit the best talent from traditional and non-traditional sources and then provide our people with the tools— including enriching professional experiences, everyday coaching, timely and productive feedback, and high- quality learning and education opportunities—to grow as professionals throughout their careers at PwC. PricewaterhouseCoopers is all about you. Your personal and professional development, your achievement, your lifelong learning, your individuality, and your choices. Whether youre just starting out or an experienced professional, your future starts here. SAP is a critical component of our success where, by using technology we transform outcomes and ways our clients engage in the market. By globally adopting this new way of working, we increase our win rates by expanding visibility and accessibility to a growing pipeline, develop stronger, more valuable and trusted relationships, and offer our people the best professional and personal experiences.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Leadership in Migration Projects:
• Direct the technical execution of SAP S/4HANA migration initiatives. Experience on Brownfield and SDT projects is mandatory.
• Ensure projects align with business objectives, delivering on time and within budget.
• Building the HANA Migration Factory:
• Develop strategies and frameworks for a standardized Migration Factory model.
• Create processes and tools to boost efficiency and expertise in SAP S/4HANA migrations.
• Client Engagement and Business Development:
• Spearhead technical discussions during RFP responses and other business pursuits.
• Communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders, translating complex technical details into strategic discussions.
• Technical Innovation and Solution Development:
• Lead the development of AI enabled cutting-edge solutions, tools, and accelerators for SAP S/4HANA migrations.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Manage and inspire a team of technical experts, fostering their professional growth.
• Cultivate a collaborative work environment that balances workload and encourages team success.
• Technical Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Migration Brownfield and SDT.
• Experience in building experiences developing operating models and delivery approaches for migration factories.
• Recognized thought leadership in SAP migration strategies and solutions.
• Communication Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capability to articulate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders.
• Leadership Abilities:
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performance technical teams.
• Skill in fostering a positive team environment and managing workloads effectively.
• Continuous Improvement
• Establish mechanisms for gathering feedback from project teams to identify areas for improvement.
• Continuously optimize project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Development
• Identify skill gaps within project teams and implement training programs to address them.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers and team members.
• People Management
• Build a team from the ground up including involvement in recruitment, selection and onboarding
• Lead teams to create a vision, coach and motivate team members to support an atmosphere of trust, diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation. Additionally, shape broader decisions on talent strategy and talent development
• Build a culture in alignment with our values
• Collaborate and partner across practices to collectively win and deliver complex engagements
  

Impact

High degree of independence and influence over the Center partners and staff in the execution of the SAP delivery strategy. This role has Firm wide impact with global implications. The Leader is expected to establish and execute the activities that enable the behaviors, structures, systems and competencies required for the Firm to build a successful operating model. This individual must be an enabler and mission led and have the viewpoint and experience to work with other leaders in our business in ensuring effective operation of the model.

The role of a SAP HANA Migration Director is pivotal in ensuring that a successful SAP HANA Migration CoE is established and operates to align with strategic objectives, and contribute to overall business success. The Director must possess a diverse set of skills, from leadership and communication to project management expertise and adaptability. By navigating challenges and implementing project management best practices, he/she can play a transformative role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s project management processes, ultimately contributing to its long-term success.

Professional And Educational Background

• 20 years’ experience with strong background in Delivery Management, managing SAP Implementation programs
• Demonstrate thought leadership in driving program strategy, planning, execution and delivery ensuring alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Technology or related field.
• SAP Certification in S/4 HANA Conversion would be desirable.
  
  

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills Preferred

• Leadership:
• Strategic Vision: Ability to align the SAP HANA Migration CoE with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Strong motivation to build a practice from the ground up
• Demonstrates proven thorough abilities and success as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues. Mentoring junior staff members
• Thought leader level abilities in delivering complex engagements that are digital-led process, functional and/ or enterprise-level transformation
• Communication:
• Demonstrate proven thorough ability to utilize effectively written, verbal, and presentation business communication skills when interacting with clients and firm staff and/or management in a professional services business environment, including articulating technical concepts to business stakeholders and driving development efforts with clients.
• Strong stakeholder management and story-telling skills to communicate, facilitate and present cogently to, and across all levels of audiences within client organization, engagement teams, internal staff and management
• Analytical Skills:
• Data Analysis: Analyze project data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Address complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Project Management Expertise:
• Project Lifecycle Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies and project lifecycles.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Demonstrate proven experience in managing large scale SAP S/4 HANA Migration, Carve-Outs, Merger Projects.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools and technologies.
• Data Management: Understanding of data governance and management principles.
• Adaptability:
• Appreciation and passion for design-thinking, critical problem solving and a curiosity for understanding the latest in business + technology
• Agile Mindset: Adaptability to changing project requirements and business priorities.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging project management practices.
  

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements
• Line of Service: Advisory
• Horizontal: SAP
• Designation: Director
• Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad & Mumbai

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