SAP ARIBA Solution Architect

• Design Build Optimize End to End SAP ARIBA Processes for customers enterprise
• Leading large scale transformation projects for ARIBA cross modules
• Conduct systematic client workshops to drive derive Key Design Decisions with Industry best practice recommendations
• As a Solution Architect lead the engagement efforts at different stages from problem definition to diagnosis to solution design development deployment in large S 4 HANA transformation programs
• Create detailed design and architecture and process artifacts implement the solution and the deployment plan
• Connect with senior client business and IT stakeholders demonstrating thought leadership in domain process and technology
• Develop nurture strong client relationships to gain the trusted strategic advisors
• Drive RFx related activities sales pitch when needed
• Contribute to Unit and Organizational initiatives and COEs

Key Responsibilities:

• The Portfolio Manager is Responsible for
• Planning and response for delivery of the projects within portfolio
• Identify potential growth opportunities to improve customer impact and revenue
• Manage all projects within the portfolio with target to grow
• Plan resources as per current and potential pipeline
• Participate in all organization level activities
• Learn and imbibe emerging technologies with ability to grow the portfolio on demands with these emerging technologies

Technical Requirements:

• Should have minimum 12 years of Ariba experience should be able to tick the below check boxes
• Should be able to clearly understand the client requirements articulate advise the client in a convincing manner
• Should be proficient in all the phases of the project delivery
• Should be able to handle the client expectations drive workshops demos trainings independently
• Should have excellent understanding of the product future roadmap of Ariba solutions
• Knowledgeable in all modules of Ariba both Upstream Downstream
• With working knowledge of Ariba integration with backend ERP 3rd party systems
• Who can clearly communicate requirements to Ariba Shared Service also raise issues defects with Ariba
• A team player who should be flexible to work on competency related activities including responses to RFP s Training etc
• Flexibility to travel on short or long term basis

Preferred Skills: