Sap Solutions Architect

A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for an SAP Solutions Lead (SAP Finance transformation programs) to be based in Rosemead, CA . The Position is Hybrid andcontract duration is 18 months with possible extension.

W2 and local candidates only. (Local to Southern California candidates only)

Title : SAP Solutions Lead (SAP Finance transformation programs)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities / Workload :

• Solutions Lead for the end-to-end delivery of high quality SAP-enabled solutions in the Finance workstream, including core SAP S / 4 HANA, MDG, satellite SAP applications such as BW4HANA, Datasphere, SAC, SAP certified applications such as Blackline, OneSource Global Next, Open Text Vendor Invoice Management, Taulia, Finance4U Regulatory Accounting & Reporting, and any remediations to non-SAP applications such as Power Plan, Tagetik, and UI Planner.
• Provide inputs to System Integrator's (SI) sprint planning via Product Oriented Delivery (POD) based hybrid Agile methodology. Participate in sprints across concurrent workstreams to perform assigned tasks, map, and / or review features to user stories / epics. Answer technical questions in the development of user stories by SI and business partners.
• Engage in detailed design activities, perform review, and provide feedback on System Integrator's documentation such as Functional / Technical Specifications (FSD / TSD), Business Configuration Document (BCD), Process Design Document (PDD), and Business Process Procedures (BPP).
• Collaborate across multiple Finance project team members in PODs, System Integrator personnel, internal partners and third parties ensuring build reflects detailed design with high quality deliverables that can be traced to requirements.
• Major role in technical architecture review through governance and gating processes by leading preparation of material exhibiting thought leadership and technical solutions capabilities.
• Review SI's build configurations in SAP S / 4 to match Business Configuration Document (BCD) and provide feedback and approval; assist with any necessary configurations and document them.
• Provide materials for review of development objects (RICEFWs – Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) to Solutions Standardization Board (SSB) and ensure they meet standards and architecture principles in a cloud compliant S / 4 HANA environment. Provide guidance on integration with new and existing applications.
• Anticipate, raise, and / or work to mitigate technical risks and issues impacting scope, schedule, and resources.
• Support planning and execution of various test cycles (SIT / UAT / Performance / Regression), mock cutover / conversions and deployment working with IT Operations teams.
• Participate in go-live events, providing post-implementation hyper care by triaging issues daily.
• Conduct oral and written knowledge transfer to Support teams to enable sustained adoption and operational continuity post stabilization.

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Education : Bachelor's degree