SAP Head | Chennai

Michael Page; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for innovation

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is looking for an experienced SAP Head in Chennai, India, to lead SAP transformation projects. The role requires over 18 years of SAP experience, including 2+ global certifications, and a strong background in manufacturing and integration. Ideal candidates will manage full‑cycle implementations and drive continuous improvements in SAP environments. This position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 18+ years' SAP experience across various industries.
• 2+ SAP Global Certifications, and 5+ years as Implementation Consultant.
• 10+ years in full-cycle implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide SAP transformation and manage implementations.
• Design, configure, and customize SAP solutions.
• Proactively propose enhancements and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify issues, troubleshoot defects, and deliver client-focused resolutions.
• Proactively propose enhancements & drive continuous SAP improvements.
• Manage end-to-end SAP implementations, migrations, integrations & support.
• Lead training, onboarding, and consulting for SAP programmes.
• Build relationships across business & technical teams; ensure documentation.
• Mentor teams, multitask across programmes, deliver with ownership.
• Work independently with accountability and strong execution discipline.

Skills

SAP experience across Manufacturing

Implementation Consultant in PP

Full‑cycle implementations

Cross-industry process knowledge

Finance Consolidation

MM

SD

FICO

PP

QM

PM

HR/Payroll

Fiori

Dashboards

SOLMAN/ALM

IDOC/EDI

Legacy Integration

Data Security

Cloud & Network Architecture

Leadership

Tools

SAP RISE

Cloud Infra

MM, SD, FICO, PP

Fiori

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide SAP transformation across complex global landscapes
• Drive strategy, cloud innovation & multi-module SAP excellence at scale

About Our Client

This organization is a global diversified industrial conglomerate specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of fluid and energy conveyance products, including thermoplastic, PTFE, rubber hydraulic, composite, and stainless‑steel flexible hoses.

Job Description

• Map business requirements, processes, and objectives; develop tailored SAP solutions
• Lead detailed analysis of complex business workflows across multiple SAP modules
• Facilitate requirement‑gathering workshops; design, configure, customize & test solutions
• Identify issues, troubleshoot critical defects, and deliver immediate client-focused resolutions
• Proactively propose enhancements & drive continuous improvement in SAP environments
• Manage end‑to‑end SAP implementations, migrations, integrations, and support operations
• Lead training, user onboarding, and expert consulting for new and ongoing programmes
• Build relationships across business & technical teams; ensure complete documentation
• Mentor teams, multitask across multiple strategic programmes, and deliver with ownership
• Work independently with accountability, alignment, and strong execution discipline

The Successful Applicant

• 18+ years' SAP experience across Manufacturing, IT, Textiles, Medical, Apparel, etc.
• 2+ SAP Global Certifications, with at least 5+ years as Implementation Consultant in PP and/or QM
• 10+ years in full‑cycle implementations + 15+ years across SAP & non‑SAP systems

Expertise

• SAP RISE, Cloud Infra, BTP, SAC Planning, Finance Consolidation
• MM, SD, FICO, PP, QM, PM, HR/Payroll
• Fiori, Dashboards, SOLMAN/ALM, SAP Audits, IDOC/EDI, Legacy Integration
• Data Security, Cloud & Network Architecture
• Strong cross‑industry process knowledge & leadership experience (SAP/IT/Delivery)
• Strong understanding of accounting processes from business & user perspectives

What's on Offer

• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technologies in the automotive industry.
• A supportive work environment that values innovation.
• Attractive benefits and leave policies.
• Location: Chennai.

If you are an experienced SAP Head passionate about making a difference in the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply.