SAP Techno Functional Lead/Architect

Role: SAP Techno Functional Lead/Architect

Experience: 8+ years in SAP ECC development and integration

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract To Hire

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Techno Functional Lead with strong hands-on experience in SAP ECC development and integration to lead the SAP-side implementation of a large-scale enterprise integration initiative. The role is focused on enabling end-to-end integration of order management and supply chain data (e.g., schedule agreements data, contracts, forecasts, deliveries, inventory) from SAP ECC into Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud through MuleSoft, with SAP being the data source. The ideal candidate will own SAP deliverables, including IDoc configuration, function module/BAPI enhancements, RFC setup, CPI monitoring, and coordination with business and integration stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead SAP development and integration activities, focusing on IDoc enhancements (e.g., ORDER05, DELFOR02, DELVRY07) and custom order types (e.g., ZE14, LZM, TAM).
• Act as a primary techno-functional liaison between business users and SAP technical teams.
• Design, develop, and enhance ABAP components, including Function Modules, BAPIs, BADIs, RFCs, and custom reports/forms.
• Configure ALE and RFC destinations (SM59), partner profiles, and distribution models for SAP integrations.
• Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP technical solutions.
• Map SAP ECC tables (e.g., VBAK, VBAP, LIKP, VBBE) to IDoc segments, including support for custom fields and validations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot interface flows using SAP CPI/PI/PO and tools like WE02, WE05, WE19.
• Lead or participate in end-to-end SAP project delivery, including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants; coordinate work with offshore/onshore delivery teams.
• Manage incident resolution, change requests, and performance tuning across SAP technical components.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, integration specifications, and training materials.
• Ensure quality standards, project timelines, and SAP best practices are consistently followed.
• Lead business process analysis and solution design across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Manufacturing flows.
• Own functional requirement gathering, gap analysis, and solution walkthroughs with stakeholders.
• Provide functional configuration guidance (SD/MM/FI/PP) to support enhancements and integrations.
• Define and validate functional data mappings and business rules for inbound/outbound interfaces.
• Lead UAT cycles, business validation, defect prioritization, and go-live readiness.
• Perform functional root-cause analysis for production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure custom developments align with standard SAP functionality and business best practices.
• Support data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities from a functional standpoint.
• Deliver functional knowledge transfer and training to business users and support teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of SAP ECC technical experience with at least 2 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong hands-on expertise in ABAP, IDoc enhancements, BAPI, RFCs, ALE, and data conversions (BDC, LSMW).
• Experience with SAP CPI or SAP PI/PO for monitoring and supporting integration scenarios.
• Functional understanding of SAP SD, MM, PP, FI modules and integration touchpoints.
• Proven leadership in managing SAP technical delivery teams and stakeholder coordination.
• Solid knowledge of SAP development tools (SE80, SE11, ST22, SM59, WE19, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in global delivery environments and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a primary techno-functional liaison between business users and SAP technical teams.
• Lead business process analysis and solution design across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Manufacturing flows.
• Own functional requirement gathering, gap analysis, and solution walkthroughs with stakeholders.
• Provide functional configuration guidance (SD/MM/FI/PP) to support enhancements and integrations.
• Define and validate functional data mappings and business rules for inbound/outbound interfaces.
• Lead UAT cycles, business validation, defect prioritization, and go-live readiness.
• Perform functional root-cause analysis for production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure custom developments align with standard SAP functionality and business best practices.
• Support data migration, reconciliation, and cutover activities from a functional standpoint.
• Deliver functional knowledge transfer and training to business users and support teams.