SAP Principal BTP technical lead (Program Level)
SAP Principal BTP technical lead (Program Level) Downstream Oil & Gas
Location: Ft. Lauderdale Area, FL (hybrid- 3 days onsite and 2 days remote)
Consultants from Oil and Gas industry experience is mandatory.
Overview:
We seek a highly experienced and strategic SAP Onsite principal technical lead (Program Level) to lead and oversee the implementation and optimization of SAP S/4HANA solutions for our clients who are into downstream oil and gas operations. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP modules relevant to the oil and gas industry and a proven ability to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture and Design:
- Lead the design and architecture of SAP S/4HANA BTP solutions tailored to downstream oil and gas business processes, including marketing, distribution, and trading.
- Ensure alignment of SAP S/4HANA including IS-Oil capabilities with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
- Develop and document end-to-end architecture of BTP (Business Technology Platform) for complex business processes spanning multiple SAP Applications and modules (e.g.,S/4HANA- MM, SD, FI/CO, PM, PS and IS-Oil-Traders Schedule Workbench; CX-CPQ, Sales, Service; Commodity Price Engine(CPE)).
- Keep in mind processes like Quote-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay while designing.
- BTP coverage include functionalities/services such as Integration Suite, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) etc.,
Implementation Leadership:
- Guide the full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA, leveraging SAP Activate Methodology, including Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run.
- Oversee data migration strategies and integration with third-party systems, ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and functional teams, providing hands-on leadership and mentorship.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and design sessions to understand business needs and recommend solutions.
- Present architecture proposals and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills: Education and Experience:
- Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in a principal architect or leadership role.
- Extensive experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations, specifically in downstream oil and gas industries.
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA BTP (Business Technology Platform), and its integrations with SAP modules like MM, SD, FI/CO, PM, and IS-Oil.
- Strong understanding of SAP Best Practices for Oil & Gas (e.g., Hydrocarbon Product Management, Secondary Distribution, and Energy Pricing).
- Experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, Architectural understanding of programming models -CAP (cloud application programming) and RAP (RESTful ABAP programming), CDS Views, AI/ML etc., is a plus.
- Knowledge of integration tools (e.g., SAP PI/PO, APIs) and data migration frameworks.
Leadership and Communication:
- Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a consultative mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP certifications (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Architecture, SAP IS-Oil).
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
- Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives in the oil and gas sector.
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