SAP CS Service Management Lead Architect

Danta Technologies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Major holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Danta Technologies is seeking a highly experienced SAP CS / S/4HANA Service Management Lead Architect to drive end-to-end service management design for a global manufacturing organization. You will define scalable solutions aligned with clean core principles and lead cross-functional teams across service, logistics, and finance.

The role requires a senior hands-on architect with deep expertise in CS, Field Service, and Service Management, with a track record of delivering SAP S/4HANA

Qualifications

• Must have extensive SAP CS/S/4HANA Service Management experience.
• Past lead/architect roles in SAP S/4HANA transformations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP Service Management architecture and design.
• Define service processes: service orders, installed base, warranties, field service.
• Architect integration with SD, MM, and R2R processes.
• Design pricing, billing, and cost allocation aligned with finance.
• Guide governance forums and cutover planning.
• Coordinate global service delivery and multi-vendor collaboration.

Skills

Solution architecture

Lead architect experience

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Multi-vendor program management

Tools

SAP CS

S/4HANA Service Management

SD integration

MM integration

R2R/Finance integration

Job description

Employment Eligibility Statement

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Employment Eligibility Statement

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Note: This position is based in Fremont, CA and requires on-site presence Monday through Friday.

Note: Candidates who are mandatorily local to California are eligible for this position.

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced SAP CS / Service Management Lead Architect to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end service management solutions as part of a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program for a global manufacturing organization.
• This role requires a senior, hands-on architect with deep expertise in Customer Service (CS), Field Service, and Service Management processes, capable of defining scalable and integrated solutions aligned with S/4HANA best practices and clean core principles. The candidate will drive solution architecture, process harmonization, and cross-functional integration across service, logistics, and finance domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP Service Management (CS/SM) architecture and solution design
• Define and validate service processes, including:
  • Service order management
  • Installed base and equipment tracking
  • Warranty and service contract management
  • Field service execution and resource planning
• Architect integration with SD (order management), MM (spare parts), and R2R (billing, revenue recognition)
• Design service pricing, billing, and cost allocation models aligned with financial processes (RAR, Margin Analysis)
• Ensure alignment with S/4HANA Service (EAM/CS successor) and clean core strategy
• Lead fit-gap workshops, solution blueprinting, and design governance forums
• Oversee complex service scenarios, including global service delivery, intercompany servicing, and returns/repairs
• Guide teams on master data design (business partner, equipment, functional locations)
• Collaborate with PLM and MES teams to enable end-to-end product lifecycle and service traceability
• Support integration testing, UAT, and defect resolution across service and finance processes
• Lead cutover planning, go-live readiness, and hypercare stabilization

Required Qualifications

• Extensive SAP experience with specialization in:
  • SAP CS (Customer Service) / S/4HANA Service Management
  • Service order processing, contracts, and warranty management
• Proven track record as a Solution Architect / Lead Architect in SAP S/4HANA transformation programs
• Deep expertise in:
  • Installed base and equipment lifecycle management
  • Service billing and integration with finance (R2R, RAR)
• Strong understanding of integration with SD, MM, and Finance processes
• Experience in defining global templates and scalable service models
• Ability to translate complex service business requirements into architecture designs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor program environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing or semiconductor industry (capital equipment service models)
• Familiarity with:
  • Advanced Field Service Management solutions (FSM)
  • IoT-enabled service and predictive maintenance integration
  • Exposure to PLM (Teamcenter) and MES integration scenarios
  • Experience in subscription/service-based revenue models and warranty accounting
  • Prior experience in program stabilization or recovery initiatives
  • Knowledge of SAP Activate and Agile delivery framework

Notes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.