SAP SD Lead

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. S/4HANA Transformation Leadership * Lead the SAP SD workstream for S/4HANA greenfield, brownfield, or selective data transition projects. * Drive fit-to-standard workshops and guide business users toward S/4HANA best practices. * Assess ECC SD processes and design simplified S/4HANA SD solutions. * Identify and manage functional impacts of S/4HANA changes, including data model simplification. SAP SD Functional Responsibilities * Configure and support S/4HANA SD components: * Order-to-Cash (O2C) * Advanced ATP (aATP) * Pricing, Condition Techniques * Billing (including Billing Document Request) * Shipping & Delivery Processing * Output Management (BRF+) * Credit Management (FSCM Credit) * Lead Customer/Vendor Integration (Business Partner) alignment for SD. * Manage SD integrations with FI (Universal Journal), MM, EWM, TM, and GTS. * Support adoption of Embedded Analytics and Fiori apps for SD processes. Data, Testing & Cutover * Lead SD-related data migration activities, including customer master, pricing, and open O2C documents. * Support CVI (Customer Vendor Integration) impacts and data readiness. * Own SD testing cycles: * Unit Testing * Integration Testing * User Acceptance Testing (UAT) * Support cutover planning, mock cutovers, and go-live execution. Governance & Stakeholder Management * Act as the primary SD point of contact for business leadership and process owners. * Review and approve functional designs, WRICEF objects, and change requests. * Coordinate with system integrators, ABAP teams, and external vendors. * Ensure compliance with SAP Activate methodology, internal controls, and audit requirements. Post Go-Live & Continuous Improvement * Lead hypercare support for SD post go-live. * Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation using S/4HANA capabilities. * Drive continuous improvements leveraging Fiori, analytics, and standardization. Pre-sales engagements * Develop solutions and proposals, functional fitment and value differentiation for SAP SD and related modules * Involve in solution demo and technical presentations The Pre-requisites * Minimum 15 years of experience in SAP implementations, with in-depth knowledge of S/4 HANA, and IBP. * Proven expertise in designing, configuring, testing, and deploying IBP & SD, and MM modules within SAP S/4 HANA. * Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash transformation , supply chain management processes and best practices. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. * Proven ability to effectively train and mentor others. * Experience participating in pre-sales activities and solution design for SAP S/4 HANA SCM. * Experience leading fit-to-standard workshops. * Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills