Functional Solution Architect Program Director

Tata Consultancy Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 219,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in the United States seeks an Engagement Director for the ESU Consulting Practice to lead planning, execution, and management of large transformation engagements for TCS clients. You will coordinate the work of TCS and client teams and be accountable for delivery of all phases, releases, and project components.

The role demands deep SAP S/4HANA expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to interface with C-level executives while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Deep SAP S/4HANA experience managing large transformation projects as Enterprise Solution Architect.
• Strong design experience across multiple functional areas with integration of SAP cloud solutions / non-SAP landscape.
• Experience in stakeholder management for global programs.
• Proactive issue resolution with implementation teams to meet expectations.
• Experience leading large global transformation program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage complex, large transformation engagements for TCS clients.
• Coordinate work across TCS and client teams for multiple projects; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain end-to-end business process knowledge and ensure alignment with SAP S/4HANA architecture.
• Engage with business counterparts and guide solutions from business requirements to technical design.
• Lead and mentor project teams, including junior members; manage 20+ resources.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Business process knowledge

End-to-end delivery

Sales opportunity experience

Mentoring juniors

Resource management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Computer Science degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: TCS is looking to hire an Engagement Director for the ESU Consulting Practice. The role will be responsible for the planning, execution, and management of complex and large transformation engagements at TCS clients. They will be required to coordinate the work of TCS and client team members for one or more projects and will be accountable for the successful delivery of all phases, releases, and project components for transformation projects. The role will be responsible for overall quality, engagement, and adherence to the schedule and budget for the project. It will be expected that the candidate demonstrates end-to-end business process knowledge in SAP processes.

Qualifications

• Bring strong S4 HANA implementation experience of managing large SAP S4 HANA transformation projects as Enterprise Solution Architect
• Strong experience in solution design across multiple functional areas and having strong Integration experience with SAP cloud solutions / non-SAP application landscape
• Strong experience of stakeholder’s management for a global program
• Strong experience of customer expectation management and address the potential issues through a pro-active approach with help of the implementation team
• Experience in overall team management with good interpersonal skills
• Bring in strong business process knowledge on various industry verticals processes and integration scenarios related to multiple business processes
• Strong cross functional leadership by working together with SAP functional consultants with different skills with the ability to look at the end to end processes and understand how the processes integrate in the SAP S/4 HANA product architecture
• Coordinating with business, during design, configuration, system integration testing, user acceptance tests, cutover, go-live and post go-live activities
• Experience leading large global business transformation program delivery with proven track record and a deep understanding of business values of transformationprograms/objectives
• Ability to speak business language, guide business counterparts towards the right SAP solution and translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Experience leading sales opportunities
• Previous hands-on experience leading a specific functional stream
• Expert understanding of business values of transformation programs/objectives.
• Ability to work with C-levels as well as be hands on as required
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships
• At least five (5) full life cycle implementations as an ERP Project Manager with multi-module implementations (Finance, Sales, Production, Purchasing, Warehouse)
• A minimum of ten (10) years prior transformational ERP consulting or equivalent industry experience
• At least six (6) years’ experience in proposal and business case development
• Ability to articulate the businesses enabled by SAP S/4HANA
• Ability to be hands on if required and mentor junior team members
• Ability to leverage and build assets/accelerators and thought leadership
• Experience managing 20+ resources
• Willingness to travel up to 100%
• Bachelors degree or equivalent required

TCS Employe e Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
• Salary Range: $218,600 - $287,000 a year

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE