SAP Business Architect, Senior Manager Consulting
Cognizant Consulting
About the Role:
As an SAP Business Architect, Consulting Principal, you will make an impact by analyzing client requirements, mapping processes and requirements to SAP modules based on process areas, and coordinating cross functionally with all workstreams for process transformation projects and successful SAP upgrades and implementations. You will be a valued member of the Americas Technology Modernization Consulting team and work collaboratively with the Global Consulting team.
In this role, you will:
· Project Management: lead process transformation and implementation projects, ensuring alignment with the client’s operational goals and timelines.
· Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide process optimization and system integration recommendations.
· Identify, interpret, validate, and document client requirements.
· Facilitate workshops to collect business requirements.
· Identify gaps, issues, and work-around solutions.
· Workstream Leadership - Based on experience, support or own and manage one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and client engagement guidelines.
· Act as lead in workstreams like Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), Record to Report (R2R), Budget to Actual (B2A), Hire to Retire (H2R), Asset Management, Treasury and Cash Management.
· Finance Transformation: Drive the finance transformation process, including developing and implementing best practices within the SAP framework to improve financial operations and reporting.
· Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements across SAP process areas and ensure effective integration into the SAP system.
· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior SAP consultants.
· Partner with clients and project stakeholders and apply technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies; this may include leading and managing small solutioning teams to accomplish the above.
· Elevate the Cognizant brand from mere solution vendor to business-focused transformation partner, based on earning the trust and confidence of clients.
· Ensure accurate understanding of a client’s business challenges and their optimum alignment to engagements delivering Cognizant solutions;
· Capitalize on successful project outcomes in pursuit of further client business partnering and involvement with the client’s development of strategic digital transformation roadmaps.
· Collaborate with and influence Cognizant project resources (e.g., service lines, SBUs, on/offshore delivery teams) and Partners on behalf of project goals, often-changing client needs, and ultimately client delight.
· Leverage specific engagement solutions as marketable Cognizant solution offerings.
· Develop practice capabilities and brand recognition by exercising thought leadership, establishing a consultative presence within Cognizant and the wider consulting community, and participating in professional organizations.
Work Model:
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in city, state. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered:
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
· 12- 15 years SAP Consultant, preferably with multiple lifecycle implementations.
· In-depth knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and SAP SuccessFactors.
· Broad understanding of core business processes, technology challenges, and technical/business solutions and how they are supported by SAP
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Process Optimization
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· SAP certification is a plus.
· Big 4 or similar consulting experience.
These will help you stand out:
· Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Business Warehouse (BW).
· Familiarity with SAP Fiori and its user experience.
· Knowledge of industry best practices and SAP terminology.
· Experience in conducting software tests and system audits
· Experience with process frameworks, methods, and tools (e.g., Signavio, Celonas)
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Work Authorization:
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $122,400 - $194,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
· 401(k) plan and contributions.
· Long-term/Short-term Disability.
· Paid Parental Leave.
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
La communauté Cognizant :
Nous sommes une équipe de professionnels dont les membres s'apprécient et se soutiennent mutuellement. Nos collaborateurs sont les garants d'un lieu de travail dynamique, collaboratif et inclusif où chacun peut s'épanouir.
- Cognizant est une communauté mondiale qui compte plus de 300 000+ collaborateurs dans le monde entier.
- Nous ne nous contentons pas de rêver de façons idéales, nous apportons des améliorations concrêtes
- Nous prenons soin de nos collaborateurs, de nos clients, de notre entreprise, de nos communautés et du climat, en faisant ce qui est juste.
- Nous favorisons un environnement innovant où vous pouvez construire le plan de carrière qui vous convient.
À propos de nous :
Cognizant est l’un des leaders mondiaux des services professionnels. Nous transformons les modèles commerciaux, opérationnels et technologiques de nos clients pour les adapter à l’ère numérique. Notre approche consultative, basée sur une connaissance sectorielle, aide nos clients à concevoir, développer et gérer des entreprises plus innovantes et plus efficaces. Basée aux États-Unis, Cognizant (membre du NASDAQ-100 et l’un des meilleurs employeurs du monde en 2024 selon Forbes) figure régulièrement parmi les entreprises les plus admirées au monde. Découvrez comment Cognizant aide ses clients à garder une longueur d’avance grâce au numérique sur le site www.cognizant.com.
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Mentions légales :
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.
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