SAP ERP Lead (Global)

Job Title: SAP ERP Lead (Global)

Location: Hyderabad.

Experience Level: 10+ years

Job Summary:

SAP ERP Lead

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the global SAP ERP roadmap, strategy, and architecture in alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with business and IT leadership to define and execute global ERP initiatives and digital transformation programs.
• Oversee global SAP deployments, migrations, and upgrades (ECC to S/4HANA preferred).
• Ensure consistency and standardization of SAP processes across all geographies.

2. Solution Design & Implementation

• Drive end-to-end SAP implementation and enhancement projects (requirements, design, build, test, deploy).
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement SAP best practices, process improvements, and automation opportunities.
• Oversee system integration with third-party applications and legacy systems.
• Manage global template design and localization requirements.

3. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, functional consultants, and integration experts.
• Collaborate with regional business leads to ensure smooth adoption and change management.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and skill development for team members.
• Act as the escalation point for complex SAP-related issues.

4. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure SAP ERP compliance with corporate IT policies, data security, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
• Establish governance frameworks for change management, documentation, and release management.
• Manage relationships with SAP, implementation partners, and vendors.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Monitor ERP system performance and drive continuous optimization.
• Stay current with SAP innovations, updates, and emerging technologies (AI, automation, analytics, Fiori, BTP).
• Promote adoption of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud solutions, and integration with enterprise platforms.