Lead SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Consultant - Manufacturing

Lead Sap S/4hana Public Cloud Consultant – Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Consultant to lead and deliver end-to-end SAP Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clients. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW with SAP), a deep understanding of manufacturing business processes, and proven ability to lead client facing implementations from Fit-to-Standard through Go-Live. This role requires strong functional leadership, solution design expertise, and experience guiding customers through SAP public cloud best practices and constrained extensibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clients.
• Act as the functional lead / solution architect for public cloud deployments.
• Drive Fit-to-Standard workshops, process alignment, and adoption of SAP Best Practices.
• Ensure delivery aligns with public cloud standards, scope boundaries, and SAP roadmap.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Processes

• Lead implementation and configuration for manufacturing processes including:
• Production Planning
• Manufacturing Execution integration
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• BOMs, Routings, Work Centers
• Inventory Management and Procurement
• Guide clients on public cloud manufacturing limitations vs. extensibility options.

Public Cloud Architecture & Integration

• Design solutions within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud constraints:
• Configuration-based extensibility
• In-App extensibility
• Side-by-Side extensions using SAP BTP
• Coordinate integrations with:
• SAP Digital Manufacturing
• SAP IBP
• SAP Ariba
• Third-party manufacturing systems
• Collaborate with technical teams on integration scenarios using SAP BTP, APIs, and event-based messaging.

Project & Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary functional point of contact for client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on scope control, change requests, and release management.
• Support project planning, milestones, cutover activities, and hypercare.
• Mentor junior consultants and offshore teams.

Testing, Deployment & Adoption

• Lead functional validation activities including:
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Support data migration activities using SAP Migration Cockpit.
• Ensure successful Go-Live and post-Go-Live stabilization.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP consulting experience with multiple SAP S/4HANA implementations
• 3+ years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud experience
• At least 2 full lifecycle Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clients
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing business processes in SAP
• Proven experience leading Fit-to-Standard workshops
• Solid understanding of GROW with SAP methodology
• Experience with SAP Public Cloud extensibility and SAP BTP integration concepts
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead solution design and guide customers on best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Discrete or Process Manufacturing in Public Cloud
• Exposure to Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) or SAP IBP integration
• SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud certifications
• Experience working with global manufacturing rollouts
• Strong understanding of SAP Public Cloud quarterly release and upgrade cycles

Why Join This Engagement

• Work on cutting-edge SAP Public Cloud manufacturing programs
• Lead transformation initiatives for global manufacturing clients
• High visibility, client-facing leadership role
• Long-term opportunity with growth and extension potential