SAP S/4HANA Sales and Distribution Lead

SAP S4 HANA SD Lead Key Responsibilities S/4HANA Transformation Leadership Lead the SAP SD workstream for S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Landscape Transformation). Drive Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and business process redesign aligned to SAP Best Practices. Provide strategic guidance on S/4HANA SD capabilities including Order-to-Cash (O2C). Solution Design & Configuration Design, configure, and validate SAP S/4HANA SD solutions including: Sales Order Management Pricing & Condition Techniques Delivery, Shipping & Transportation Billing & Invoicing Credit Management (FSCM) Output Management (BRF+) Ensure solution alignment with S/4HANA simplifications , embedded analytics, and Fiori apps. Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with MM, FI, CO, EWM, TM, PP, and CRM teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration. Support CVI, BP, and Master Data harmonization activities. Work closely with ABAP, CPI, and middleware teams for interface design and data migration validation. Data Migration & Testing Provide SD expertise for data migration (sales orders, contracts, pricing, customers). Lead and support unit testing, SIT, UAT, and regression testing for SD processes. Ensure defect resolution and solution stability. Cutover & Go-Live Support Plan and execute SD cutover activities. Provide hypercare and post-go-live support , ensuring minimal business disruption. Act as the SD escalation point during go-live. Governance & Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology , project standards, and documentation requirements. Review solution designs, functional specifications, and configuration deliverables. Mentor SD consultants and support knowledge transfer. Required Skills & Experience Core SAP Expertise 10+ years of SAP SD experience , with at least: 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects Strong knowledge of SAP ECC to S/4HANA SD differences and simplifications Hands-on experience with S/4HANA SD configuration S/4HANA & Innovation Experience with: SAP Fiori apps for SD Embedded Analytics FSCM Credit Management Output Management (BRF+) Understanding of RICEFW impact in S/4HANA Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage. Delivery & Leadership Proven experience leading SD teams in large transformation programs Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work in global, multi-vendor delivery models Preferred Qualifications SAP S/4HANA certification (SD or S/4HANA Sales) Experience in SAP Activate methodology Industry experience in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, or Automotive Exposure to SAP Central Finance, TM, or EWM is an advantage Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions Mentoring and team leadership mindset Location & Work Model Location: As per project requirements Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent) Experience Level Senior Level