Summary role description:

Hiring for a Global SAP Practice Head for a top tier global Digital Solutions, Systems Integration, Consulting and IT Services major.

Company description:

Our client is a tenured, global provider of a wide range of domain-driven technology solutions encompassing Digital Solutions, Consulting and IT Services, Package Implementation, Managed IT Services, smart technology platforms and much more. They have a proud record of building vertical platforms with high-end digital technologies (built on Analytics & AI / ML, cloud, IIoT and emerging technologies) wrapped around core business applications, for multiple domains, with demonstrable thought and execution leadership in enterprise technologies, especially SAP.   

Role details:

• Title / Designation:  Global Practice Leader – SAP
• Position: VP / SVP  
• Reporting Manager: EVP & Global Head – Enterprise Technologies
• Location: Mumbai (1^st preference); Pune / Bengaluru (2^nd preference)

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the strategic roadmap of the SAP practice, identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to expand solution offerings and client base.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the SAP practice, staying abreast of industry trends, and proactively introducing cutting-edge solutions to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and challenges and provide innovative SAP solutions.
• Oversee global delivery of high-quality SAP solutions to clients.
• Provide visionary leadership to the SAP practice, inspiring and motivating a high-performing team
• Own the P&L of the SAP practice, implementing effective financial strategies to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness, managing the practice budget and ensuring financial targets and profitability goals are met, with tight monitoring and control of project costs, scope and schedule, to optimize resource utilization.
• Steer continued customer satisfaction, maintaining strong client relationships, addressing client needs effectively and showcase SAP delivery excellence to ensure client delight and loyalty.
• Provide visionary leadership to the SAP practice team, ensuring effective collaboration, skill development, and recruit, develop, and retain top talent as a motivated SAP workforce.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous learning and development.

Candidate requirements:

• Total SAP experience of 25+ years with at least the latest 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale SAP projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP technologies, including but not limited to SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Fiori, and SAP Cloud Platform.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align SAP solutions with clients' business objectives.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
• In-depth expertise in IT industry trends and best practices.
• Strong record of building and leading high-performance teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution acumen.

Assessment process:

• Interactive discussion with EVP & Head – Enterprise Technologies
• In-person interview by EVP & Head – Enterprise Technologies
• Interview by CTO
• Interview by COO
• HR discussions