SAP S/4 HANA Program Manager- FI/CO, FSCM Albia, NY (Onsite role) Fulltime Position Responsibilities: - Program Management: Lead and manage end-to-end SAP S/4 HANA implementation programs with a strong emphasis on SAP Finance functionalities, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Tech Mahindra's delivery standards.
- Agile Delivery: Drive program execution using scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe), facilitating Agile ceremonies, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles.
- Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trust-based relationships. Effectively communicate program status, risks, and issues, and proactively manage client expectations.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage and manage diverse stakeholders, including client business and IT teams, internal Tech Mahindra teams (onshore and offshore), and third-party vendors.
- SAP Finance Expertise: Leverage deep functional knowledge of SAP Finance (FI/CO) processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Controlling, and related areas, to understand client requirements and guide the solution.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Possess a clear understanding of the SAP project lifecycle, including planning, development, Functional Unit Testing (FUT), System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover, and go-live activities, and ensure each phase is executed effectively and at the right time.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve complex program issues, leveraging candidate's deep understanding of SAP and project management methodologies.
- SteerCo Participation: Represent Tech Mahindra in Steering Committee meetings with confidence and assertiveness, providing clear and concise updates, addressing concerns, and influencing decisions.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. This includes managing both technical and functional consultants.
- Financial Management: Take ownership of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking expenses, and managing P&L to ensure project profitability.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively. Develop and implement risk response plans.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of deliverables through adherence to Tech Mahindra's quality standards and best practices.
- Solution Guidance: Provide insightful guidance and solutions based on candidate's SAP Finance expertise and understanding of the client's business needs.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing SAP implementation projects, with a significant focus on SAP S/4 HANA.
- Extensive hands-on functional experience in SAP Finance (FI/CO) modules, with a strong understanding of business processes and best practices.
- Proven experience in managing projects using scaled Agile methodologies. Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large, complex, and global SAP implementation programs.
- Exceptional client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior management and executive stakeholders.
- Strong assertive command and the ability to effectively represent Tech Mahindra in front of clients.
- Proven ability to understand complex problems, perform deep dives, and propose effective solutions.
- Solid experience in managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
- Strong understanding of the entire project lifecycle and the interdependencies between different phases.
- Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology is a plus.
Desired Skills: - Experience with SAP Central Finance, Credit management (FSCM).
- Knowledge of other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP).
- Experience with offshore-onsite delivery models.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.