SAP SuccessFactors Solution Lead/Architect

Delta System & Software, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta System & Software, Inc. in Pune, India seeks a seasoned SAP SuccessFactors programme manager to drive HR technology initiatives, manage multi-country deployments, and align stakeholders from CHROs to regional HR directors.

You will blend waterfall and agile delivery, oversee budgets over $5M, and guide 30+ internal and vendor resources through Go-Live and hypercare phases. The role requires deep SF modules expertise (EC, EC Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning, Succession), strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR tech or ERP delivery with 8+ years in SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience leading vendor-led, multi-module SF implementations end-to-go-live.
• Global rollouts across 5+ countries with localization complexity.
• Strong command of PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe and blended waterfall/ agile delivery.
• Budget management above $5M and teams of 30+ (internal + vendor).

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern SAP SuccessFactors programme delivery from initiation to hypercare.
• Review configurations, specs, and solution designs at detailed level.
• Facilitate executive workshops and governance across time zones and cultures.
• Control budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation for multi-country rollouts.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Hybrid delivery approach

Global rollout leadership

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP Integration Suite

SFAPI / OData APIs

SAML/OAuth / SSO

Job description

• 12+ years of experience in HR technology or ERP programme delivery, with at least 8 years focused on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor-led, multi-module SuccessFactors implementations from initiation through go-live and hypercare.
• Proven track record of managing global, multi-geography rollouts (5+ countries) with complex localization requirements.
• Strong command of programme management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile) and the ability to blend waterfall and agile delivery approaches pragmatically.
• Experience managing programme budgets exceeding $5M and teams of 30+ (internal + vendor resources).

SuccessFactors Functional Depth

• Hands-on functional expertise in Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Recruiting, Onboarding 2.0, Learning, and Succession & Development.
• Ability to review and challenge configuration workbooks, functional specifications, and solution design documents at a detailed level.
• Strong understanding of SuccessFactors data model, MDF (Metadata Framework), business rules engine, and workflow configuration.
• Familiarity with SAP BTP extensions relevant to SuccessFactors and the clean core extensibility model.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

• Exceptional ability to communicate technical and functional concepts to non-technical audiences including CHROs, CFOs, and regional HR directors.
• Skilled facilitator of executive workshops, design sessions, and governance forums across cultures and time zones.
• Strong written communication skills: able to produce high-quality programme status reports, decision papers, and executive briefings independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, negotiate trade-offs, and build consensus across competing stakeholder agendas.

Architecture & Technical Acumen

• Solid understanding of SuccessFactors integration patterns, including SAP Integration Suite (CPI), OData APIs, SFAPI, and middleware platforms.
• Ability to assess and contribute to integration architecture decisions and challenge vendor technical proposals.
• Understanding of cloud security fundamentals, SSO (SAML/OAuth), and HR data privacy principles (GDPR, PDPA, LGPD etc.) in the context of SuccessFactors.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA-SuccessFactors integration scenarios (Employee Transfer, Cost Centre sync, Payroll Posting) is highly desirable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional in one or more SuccessFactors modules (EC, ECP, Recruiting, Onboarding, LMS, Succession).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• SAFe Agile certification (SA, SPC) is a plus.
• Experience working in a Big 4 consulting firm, SAP partner, or large enterprise HR transformation programme.
• Exposure to SuccessFactors implementations in manufacturing, financial services, retail, energy, or public sector environments.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA HR and its intersection with SuccessFactors in a hybrid deployment.
• Familiarity with OCM methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR.

Delta is emerging as one of the fastest growing IT Staffing and professional services company specializing in SAP, Guidewire, Cloud, AI, ML, SRE, data and applications development. Headquartered in Texas, we are a global company with offices in USA, Canada, India, Europe, Middle East, Australia. We help clients transform through business and technology consulting, digital solutions, applications development, maintenance and support services. Visit www.deltassi.com to learn more.

Delta is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.