01Overview
SAP Advisor SAP S/4HANA Transformation Program
Position Summary
The SAP Advisor will serve as a subject matter expert supporting a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation program. The role is responsible for providing strategic guidance, reviewing implementation partner deliverables, validating solution decisions against SAP best practices, and ensuring alignment with program objectives, Clean Core principles, and Fit-to-Standard methodology.The SAP Advisor does not perform system configuration or development activities but acts as a trusted advisor to the client leadership team throughout the transformation lifecycle
.Key ResponsibilitiesSAP Advisory & Quality Assurance
Provide independent SAP S/4HANA functional and process guidance across business domains including:
Finance (FI/CO)
Procurement (P2P)
Order Management (O2C)
Manufacturing
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Review implementation partner solution designs and recommendations.
Validate alignment with SAP standard capabilities and Fit-to-Standard principles.
Promote adoption of SAP leading practices and Clean Core strategy.
Identify areas where customizations may introduce unnecessary complexity or future support risks.
Design & Solution Reviews
Participate in:
Fit-to-Standard Workshops
Solution Design Reviews
Process Validation Sessions
Integration Design Discussions
Challenge proposed solutions where appropriate and provide alternative recommendations.
Review key deliverables including:
Solution Design Documents
Functional Specifications
Process Flows
Configuration Strategy
Data Migration Approach
Testing Strategy
Program Oversight
Assess overall solution readiness against program milestones.
Provide objective feedback to project leadership regarding:
Design maturity
Risks
Gaps
Dependencies
Support governance forums and steering committee discussions with SAP-related insights.
Assist in identifying program risks associated with SAP solution design and deployment.
Stakeholder Enablement
Guide business process owners and business leads on SAP implementation best practices.
Educate stakeholders on:
SAP S/4HANA capabilities
Fit-to-Standard approach
Organizational readiness requirements
Change impacts
Help business teams understand implementation partner recommendations and implications.
Risk & Issue Support
Review SAP-related risks and issues raised during the program.
Recommend mitigation approaches and resolution options.
Provide impact assessments for major design or scope decisions.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of SAP implementation experience.
Experience participating in multiple SAP transformation programs.
Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA implementation methodologies.
Experience with SAP Activate and Fit-to-Standard approaches.
Knowledge of SAP Clean Core principles.
Strong understanding of business processes across:
Finance
Procurement
Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Order-to-Cash
Experience working with executive stakeholders and business leadership teams.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving in:
SAP Advisory roles
Program Governance roles
PMO/TMO environments
Independent Quality Assurance (QA) reviews
SAP S/4HANA certifications.
Experience reviewing work performed by system integrators or implementation partners.
Experience supporting large-scale global transformation programs.
Compensation: 567,927.24 - 600,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person .
