SAP Lead Consultant

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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Remote
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The SAP Lead Consultant will manage the design, implementation, and support of SAP modules, optimize business processes, and lead cross-functional collaborations. Responsibilities include managing SAP projects, conducting process analysis, mentoring new team members, and ensuring effective system support and documentation.
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When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSAP Lead Consultant
Location(s)
Netherlands, United Kingdom - Remote

PerkinElmer is building a new, global IT organization, and we are seeking senior leadership profiles to help shape and expand our teams, driving the future of our organization.

As part of this growth, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP Lead Consultant to join our SAP IT team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and support of key SAP modules to ensure business processes are optimized and aligned with our goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, manage SAP projects, and provide deep expertise to enhance our overall SAP landscape.

Additionally, as a key player in establishing our global SAP IT team, you will be instrumental in recruiting and mentoring new team members, contributing to the development of a strong, future-focused organization.

Lead SAP Projects:

  • Manage end-to-end SAP module implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
  • Work with business stakeholders to define project requirements, goals, and deliverables.
  • Design and configure SAP solutions based on business needs and best practices.

Business Process Analysis and Optimization:

  • Analyze existing business processes and recommend SAP-based solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Lead business process re-engineering initiatives and develop functional specifications for enhancements.
  • Lead SAP Projects:

  • Manage end-to-end SAP module implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.
  • Work with business stakeholders to define project requirements, goals, and deliverables.
  • Design and configure SAP solutions based on business needs and best practices.

Business Process Analysis and Optimization:

  • Analyze existing business processes and recommend SAP-based solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Lead business process re-engineering initiatives and develop functional specifications for enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with other SAP module leads and business users to ensure seamless integration across SAP modules (e.g., CS, PM, PP, PPM, QM, SD, MM).
  • Act as a bridge between the business and technical teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Leadership and Mentoring:

  • Recruit and build the IT SAP teams.
  • Help build out the business service delivery model.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and SAP team members.
  • Lead teams through the SAP implementation lifecycle, ensuring best practices and project management methodologies are followed.

System Support and Continuous Improvement:

  • Support the SAP landscape by resolving system issues, optimizing configurations, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Lead post-go-live support and ongoing system maintenance.

Training and Documentation:

  • Develop and deliver training materials to business users and project teams.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for SAP configurations, processes, and custom developments.

Stay Up-to-Date on SAP Innovations:

  • Keep current with new SAP functionalities, trends, and tools.
  • Advise on future SAP upgrades and enhancements, aligning with business goals.

Basic requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field.
  • SAP certification in a relevant module (e.g., CS, PM, PP, PPM, QM, SD, MM).
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of hands-on experience in one or more major SAP modules.
  • Experience leading at least two full-cycle SAP implementations as a Lead Consultant.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Project management experience with a focus on SAP implementations.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in SAP configuration, customization, and solution delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize business processes through SAP solutions.
  • In-depth understanding of at least one major SAP module and its integration with other SAP modules.
  • Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Top Skills

SAP
The Company
HQ: Shelton, CT
6,342 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better.

PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products.

Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.

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