SAP S4HANA Public Cloud Engagement Management Delivery Lead

Job Description – **SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Engagement Management Delivery Lead**

Experience : **8 + Years**

Typ : **Remote** | Anywhere in US

SAP S/4HANA Public cloud certifications

Deep understanding of Fit-to-Standard methodology, gap analysis, and mitigation planning for SAP S/4HANA public cloud (SaaS) systems.

Strong knowledge of Professional Services (PS) / SD-PS / Engagement Management processes including:

Engagement setup, staffing, work & deliver lifecycle, issue/change management

Billing, forecasting, WIP, revenue recognition, collections, and profitability analysis

Hands-on experience with core financials, project-based service delivery, billing models, time/expense processes, and integrations.

Exposure to SAP Business AI recommendations for professional services workflows (preferred).

Strong understanding of integration between SD, PS, FI, and other modules.

Ability to lead/validate data, conversions, interfaces, forms, and workflows within public cloud constraints (RICEFW-lite).

Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology, best practices, sprint-based delivery, and PI planning cycles.

Engagement Delivery Leadership

Own end-to-end delivery of the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation for a professional services client, ensuring alignment with standard cloud capabilities and industry best practices.

Lead all client-facing workshops, requirements confirmation, fit-to-standard playback sessions, and functional design validation.

Oversee and guide cross-functional consultants (Finance, SD-PS, Solution Architects) and ensure consistent architecture and delivery.

Program Governance & Collaboration

Manage stakeholder alignment across business, technology, and third-party system owners.

Drive decisions, escalate risks, and ensure documented governance to avoid conflicting interpretations in cross-functional integration (identified as a pain point).

Maintain transparent reporting—RAID, status, financials, and deliverables—consistent with PS delivery lifecycle.

Functional Oversight & Quality Management

Ensure completeness of functional scope including engagement lifecycle, billing, revenue recognition, staffing, and financial close processes.

Validate solution design, configuration, testing, and cutover deliverables for accuracy and compliance.

Oversee UAT preparation, issue resolution, and ensure alignment to SaaS constraints (“no custom enhancements”).

Client Relationship & Change Leadership

Act as the primary client counterpart for delivery, managing expectations and ensuring smooth communication.

Guide OCM adoption strategies, especially in professional services where process shifts impact staffing, billing, and forecasting