Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

As a managing consultant, you will serve as a client-facing practitioner working collaboratively with clients to deliver high-quality solutions and be a trusted business advisor with deep understanding of SAP Accelerate delivery methodology or equivalent and associated work products. You will lead design workshops, support business development activities and mentor and coach team members to develop their skills and knowledge. There are opportunities for you to acquire new skills, work across different disciplines, take on new challenges, and develop a comprehensive understanding of various industries. There are opportunities for you to acquire new skills, work across different disciplines, take on new challenges, and develop a comprehensive understanding of various industries. Your primary responsibilities include: Strategic SAP Solution Leadership: Leading the technical design, development, and implementation of SAP solutions for simplicity, amplification, and maintainability that meet client needs. Team Delivery leadership: Lead and manage high performing team of SAP consultants to deliver work products on time, budget, and quality. Comprehensive Solution Delivery: Involvement in strategy development and solution implementation, leveraging your functional expertise of SAP with clients and team members and working with the latest technologies.

Required technical and professional expertise

IBM is currently seeking a skilled SAP HANA (FIN/CO) Package Consultant who has a minimum of 8 years of comprehensive SAP experience, with a strong emphasis on E2E template implementation programs, necessitating a minimum of 3 years of practical SAP HANA expertise. The ideal candidate will exhibit deep familiarity with Management Accounting processes and direct, hands-on experience with critical SAP HANA components like Product Costing, Material Ledger, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center and Partner Profit Center Accounting, and Month-End processes.

Key Responsibilities:

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Template Implementation & Roll-out: Oversee the complete cycle of template implementations, encompassing fit-to-standard workshops, cutover management, and effective client interaction.

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Client Interaction: Utilize robust communication skills to collaborate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from end-users to client country management, ensuring seamless project execution and client contentment.

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Consultative Approach: Employ strong consulting capabilities to guide on SAP HANA solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

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Design & Testing of Localizations: Work closely with the development team to conceptualize and test WRICEF localizations, guaranteeing they meet business requirements and function efficiently within the SAP landscape.

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Understanding of FIN or CO Modules: Display a thorough comprehension of SAP FIN / CO modules and their harmonious integration with other modules.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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Proven experience in E2E template implementation programs.

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Proficient English communication skills; fluency in additional languages is advantageous.

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Previous experience in client-facing roles, managing stakeholder expectations.

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Robust consulting acumen to advise on SAP HANA strategies and solutions.

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In-depth knowledge of Management Accounting processes.

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Direct experience with SAP HANA functionalities: Product Costing, Material Ledger, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center and Partner Profit Center Accounting, and Month-End processes.

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Familiarity with Cloud Computing Platforms: Including IBM Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.

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Knowledge of Agile methodologies: Hands on experience with project management methodologies like Agile.