Role Expectations:
- Delivery Leadership: Lead delivery of EDM solutions / implementations (combination of projects / programs) for Finance Master Data Domain (including, corresponding Hierarchies and References). Technology Agnostic approach to Solutions offered, putting forward best use cases that would maximize IT Investment in the domain concerned. SAP S/4 based program and delivery management
- Good underatdning of SAP BuPa domain
- Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Business Partners, Finance Owners, Program Leaderships, Business Leaders / SMEs, System Integration Partners, Finance Vendors and other DTS technology teams to drive the overall value based delivery and engagement
- People management: Experience of leading and managing team, setting up prioirties and assignment of tasks, defining career road map for the team, managing day to day activities and guiding team as in when needed to accomplish delivery milestones and cut down the associated risks .
- Project Management: Manage projects under the respective master data domain based on the scope ,budget and timelines . Track and drive the projects with focus on quality and following project delivery methodology(cycle). Manage project financials and reporting.
- Technical expertise: SAP SD , SAP Master data, SAP S/4, Master Data Management tools, Data Quality, Data Governance. Guide the team on the delivery issues or potential delivery threats. Insight and understanding on data migration in SAP & non-SAP landscapes. Experience in SAP Master Data Governance and related technologies along with Expertise to Deliver custom / non-SAP Solutions.
- Vendor / Implementation partner management: Work with implementation partner / vendor along with the in house team. Establish strong relationship with the delivery partners to implenmet the solution, in a multi-vendor ecosystem.
- Communication and Reporting: Effective and excellent communication with the leadership and within the team. Timley and accurate publishing of the delivery related PMO reports for wider audience.
- Diversified collaboration: Work closely with Finance owner of the respective MD domain, EDM solution Architect , MDG technical architect and other geographically spread team members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education required/ preferred:
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering. MBA (Systems) is a Plus.
Experience:
- 15 -17 years of Professional experience with atleast 10+ years of equivalent experience in master data (MDM) experience leading, global, remote and virtual delivery teams.
- Proven Delivery,Team and project management skills in the past.SAP SD , S/4 BUPA , SAP delivery management .
- Specific past experience in S/4 Transformation and / or Migration Journey(ies) involving Finance Master Data Implementation, is expected. Relevant experience involving SAP MDG Use Cases is preferred, and a Hub Implementation Experience is a big plus.
- Deep experience in end to end delivery lifecycle for the MDM programs - such as blue printing, Build , testing , UAT and cut over
- Demonstrated skills in Data Management and Governance, strong delivery management, knowledge of master data domain, leadership capability, high cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, strong communication/collaboration.
- Mandatory Experience in Master Data and Governance especially using SAP SD , S/4 BUPA ,SAP MDG, SAP ECC / S/4, Master Data Management, Data Quality, Data Governance. S/4 knowledge is an advantage. Knowledge of Fiori Implementation practices is a big plus
- Experience in Master Data technologies (current versions of MDG is preferred.
- Experience of Implementing Business Partner concet and domain and hands deep in Master data of Finance.
- Sound knowledge in delivery management and project financials
- Experience working with Implementation Partner. Should have participated in delivery planning along with the partner to deliver solutions for EDM master data domain .
- Ability to work in a virtual team which may work across distance (remote), cultures and time zones, in a matrix with multiple reporting lines, and may extend outside the K-C organization including suppliers, partners and Finances.
- Flexible to pick up threads beyond customr domain
- Should have excellent communication skills .Verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory. Should demonstrate excellent Presentation skills