Lead IT Architect/Project Leader - ERP - SAP FICO (12-22 yrs)

Job Title: Lead IT Architect / Project Leader - ERP - SAP FICO.

Location: Bangalore, Delhi & Mumbai.

Experience: 12+ Years.

As a Lead ERP Architect specializing in the SAP FICO module, you will manage and deliver ERP projects across various industries and sectors, with a particular focus on cost and product management. You will work closely with client stakeholders, you will also support business development, practice building, and thought leadership activities within the ERP/Finance domain.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and deliver end-to-end SAP FICO projects, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery.

- Coordinate and supervise project activities, such as requirement analysis, solution design, development, testing, and deployment, specifically within the FICO module.

- Manage project resources, including consultants, analysts, developers, and testers, ensuring optimal allocation, utilization, and performance.

- Manage the project budget, timeline, scope, quality, risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.

- Establish and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders on the project objectives, status, progress, issues, and outcomes.

- Ensure alignment of the project deliverables with client requirements, with particular emphasis on financial operations, cost control, and product lifecycle costing.

- Ensure compliance of the project deliverables with quality standards, best practices, and industry norms.

- Provide thought leadership and expertise on SAP FICO trends, challenges, and opportunities, particularly in cost management and product controlling.

- Support business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting solutions related to the FICO module.

- Contribute to practice building activities by developing FICO-specific knowledge assets, conducting training, and mentoring junior team members.-

- Engage in license commercial negotiations and suggest strategies to reduce costs and optimize overall Capex/Opex expenses.

- Act as the central contact for FICO-related concerns and partake in ERP finance cycles.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

- 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting or related field, with at least 5 years of experience in managing and delivering large-scale SAP FICO projects.

- Hands-on experience in implementing ERP solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday HCM, etc.

- Deep functional and technical knowledge of ERP modules such as FICO in SAP S/4HANA, with expertise in cost management, product costing, and financial reporting.

- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and practices, including financial data management, application, infrastructure, digital, IoT, Industry 4.0, visualization, etc.

- Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, issue resolution, stakeholder management, etc.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.

- Excellent problem-solving skills (analytical and creative), with the ability to generate innovative solutions.

- Excellent leadership skills (collaborative and influential), with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

- Ability to travel extensively as required by client engagements.

- Industry expertise in at least one of the domains - Discrete (Auto/Industrial goods), Mill and Mining, Process (Oil and Gas/Pharma/Life Sciences), or Retail, with an emphasis on cost management applications.