Job Description

SAP Data Functional Excellence Leader

Description

Manages improvement for the overall effectiveness of one or more functions. Consults and supports processes, capabilities, systems and data for the function aligned to end-to-end value stream performance goals. Partners to drive improvement activities within the function to deliver performance objectives of impacted value streams and improve outcomes for customers. Stays connected within relevent industries to support advancement within the function and position the company for sustainability and growth.

Coordinates the creation of functional maturity goals in collaboration with business leaders, other functional leaders and end-to-end process owners.

Identifies and manages the functional excellence strategy and roadmap to achieve functional maturity goals.

Manages performance metrics for the function that contribute to performance goals of one or more internal value chains or end-to-end processes.

Coordinates enterprise-level governance of functional processes, systems and data as part of the overall end-to-end framework.

Supports appropriate functional talent activities including composition of global position profiles, functional competencies, and functional learning and development needs.

Contributes to the development of the functional learning strategy to include experiential learning, networking, professional associations and formal training courses.

Utilizes business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the function to improve outcomes for the customer.

Sustains operational knowledge of functionally relevant practices, analytics, governance, and quality, knowing who can help customers

Routinely engages with industry experts and peers, conducting research on best practices.

Collaborates with end to end process owners and functional excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts for the function.

Delivers improvements that are measurable and significant.

Participates in knowledge sharing to develop enterprise subject-matter expertise in one or more functions.

Qualifications

Skills

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Drives vision and purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Organizational savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree required

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience. Prefer strong experience leading strategic and change efforts within a function or business unit; and the ability to make and drive connections across relevant work streams. Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role.

• Knowledge of SAP industry best business practices are required with relevant experience in Automotive or Manufacturing domains.
• Over 8 to 10 years of experience working across business and IT with strong project delivery experience, as an SAP Data Management Specialist that involves multi-module implementation of SAP ERP solutions with ECC6.0 or S/4 HANA will be key differentiators.
• Experience in working closely with Functional and Data Architects to ensure changes are appropriately synchronized with the metadata strategy and logical data.
• Data & Process knowledge of SAP, SAP MDG/MDM, PLM Systems - PTC Windchill, MES Systems - Signavio.
• Hands-on experience of Master Data Management, Data migration strategies, defining and optimizing the use of enterprise master data and other reference data assets by driving improvements to Data Management (DM), Data Governance (DG) & Data Quality (DQ) activities which are part of larger data management initiatives within the digital and business transformation programs, optimizing usage, improving business processes and standardization.
• Candidates with SAP Certification and extensive implementation experience within ECC6.0 or S/4 HANA, will be preferred.
• Highly desirable to have cross functional experience in MM, SD, FICO, PP, EWM and CS modules, native integration and Data dependency and have worked with ETL tools and Production support with ECC 6.0 or SAP S/4HANA 1809 or higher.
• Must have worked with SAP S/4 HANA projects and phased global implementations at multi-national industries and led technical project teams in an Agile manner for rollouts.
• Additionally, must be able to demonstrate succinct presentation skills and problem solving analytical skills and be able to effectively coach IT technical analysts.
• Showcase at least 2 successful end to end implementations of SAP ECC6.0 and S/4 HANA projects in mid-size industries and 1 implementation in a large size manufacturing industry will be a distinguishing factor for the ideal candidate.
• Experienced in managing partnership with third-party system integrators and other service providers in a project implementation.
• Thorough knowledge of professional frameworks governing Data audits and will be required to liaise effectively with the internal and external audit team to ensure that changes in scope is agreed and that quality review work is performed at appropriate times in the audit.
• Ability to embed continuous improvement process with team and vendors to deliver high quality service. If you are an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then youre a perfect fit for this team.
• Flexibility to work global hours as per the project implementation schedule is essential.
• This position is remote and can be based in US, UK, Europe or India for the right

candidate; therefore, no relocation package or assistance is offered.

Job SYSTEMS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Pune-India, Pune, Cummins India Ltd

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting Mar 24, 2023, 3:26:38 AM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Organization Distribution Business

Req ID: 230002OU

Cummins