Manager | SAP ARIBA | Delhi CEC | SAP

SAP Ariba Professional should have:

Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans for large SAP implementation projects, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver successfully to plan
• Define, develop, and actively manage implementation schedules and project scope
• Manage project scope and utilize appropriate change control mechanisms, from inception to closure
• Prepare team for project kickoff, develop a collaborative culture, and provide coaching to optimize performance
• Track and report project progress, in an objective and consistent manner
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and issues, leveraging escalation processes as appropriate
• Identify key internal and external project stakeholders, clarify roles/responsibilities, and employ communication strategies, to ensure stakeholder support and satisfaction
• Strong experience in SAP Activate methodology (certification preferred)
• Familiarity with organization change management methods (e. g., process definition, communications, training)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, internally and externally

Technical Knowledge:

Experienced Ariba professionals with at least 9+ years of relevant experience

• Should have worked on at least 4 end-to-end full-fledged Ariba implementations. Support experience is not preferred
• Hands-on experience in implementation of Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Guided buying, Commerce Automation, Supply Chain Collaboration or Digital supplier network along with CIG.
• Functional knowledge of source to pay, procurement, and catalog management software package being deployed (SAP Ariba)
• Working knowledge of systems integration practices including configuration, customization, and integration
• Strong understanding of the cloud software development lifecycle including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies

Should have functional knowledge of SAP MM.

• Experience using project management tools for maintaining scope, schedule, and budget

Quality Management:

• Ensure project consultants are delivering to configuration, development, and methodology standards
• Clearly articulate delivery process and deliverable expectations
• Incorporate an appropriate level of quality audits and testing, into every project phase
• Regularly review consultant work, provide improvement feedback, and drive accountability, to deliver committed work on time and as specified
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and provide feedback, to improve future performance

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte India, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills

Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact

Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track

Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent