Our client, a leading global healthcare and consulting organization, is seeking an experienced SAP Implementation Lead to drive the successful delivery of large-scale SAP transformation initiatives across global business functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in end-to-end SAP implementation delivery. Candidates must have strong experience with SAP PS (Project Systems). Additionally, candidates must have experience working a SAP S/4HANA transformation for a professional services firm. This role requires strong stakeholder management, deployment governance, and cross-functional execution within complex enterprise environments. In this role, you will provide expertise and global coordination for SAP S/4HANA, especially for SAP PS, FI/CO and Professional Services capabilities.

This is a contractual role well into 2027 and beyond based on performance. Candidates must be able to commute to the Client’s on-site Pune, India office. Working hours are expected to be hybrid of IST/CET hours, based on the Client's needs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end SAP implementation activities across planning, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support phases
Drive SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives ensuring delivery within scope, timelines, budget, and quality expectations
Partner with business leaders, functional teams, System Integrators, and technical stakeholders to define implementation roadmaps and execution strategy
Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and industry best practices
Own implementation governance, status reporting, risk management, and executive stakeholder communication
Facilitate workshops, solution design sessions, decision-making forums, and architecture discussions across business and technology teams
Coordinate deployment planning, environment readiness, cutover activities, and transition into hypercare and stabilization phases
Ensure seamless integration across SAP modules and connected enterprise systems
Support business readiness activities including process alignment, change management, training coordination, and user adoption initiatives
Oversee testing strategy and execution including SIT, UAT, defect management, and release readiness
Establish delivery controls across project milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, and implementation quality assurance
Drive data migration coordination and support governance around system readiness and operational continuity
Provide leadership and mentoring across implementation teams while promoting delivery excellence and continuous improvement
Act as the escalation point for implementation risks, blockers, and critical decisions throughout the project lifecycle
Partner closely with the CFO organization and Finance leadership to support the ECC to SAP S/4HANA upgrade and ensure alignment with financial transformation objectives
Lead finance-related workstreams including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting processes during the S/4HANA implementation
Ensure financial controls, accounting policies, period-close processes, and reporting requirements are appropriately designed and transitioned into the S/4HANA environment
Support finance process harmonization, chart of accounts alignment, and integration between SAP Finance (FI/CO) and operational modules as part of the enterprise transformation program

Requirements

10+ years of experience delivering SAP implementation and transformation programs
At least 1 end-to-end SAP S/4 HANA implementation/ transformation project for a Professional Services Firm.
Strong experience with SAP PS (Project Systems)
Proven experience leading at least 2–3 full lifecycle SAP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA
Strong understanding of SAP implementation methodologies (SAP Activate, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid delivery models)
Strong expertise across business process design, solution deployment, and operational readiness
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including Business, IT, Data, Testing, Change, and Integration workstreams
Hands-on understanding of SAP functional landscapes and integration across enterprise applications
Consulting experience within Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, or regulated environments preferred
Strong accounting and finance background with experience working closely with CFO organizations and finance stakeholders
Experience supporting ECC to SAP S/4HANA system upgrades with significant Finance (FI/CO) transformation components

SAP Implementation Lead - India

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