SAP Delivery Lead
First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
SAP Delivery Lead : Technology Consulting | SAP Practice | Senior Manager / Director
Location : Pan-India / Hybrid
Employment Type : Full-Time / Permanent
Experience Required : 12 - 18 Years
About the Role :
We are seeking a seasoned SAP Delivery Lead to spearhead large-scale, complex SAP transformation programmes across the full SAP landscape. Operating at a Senior Manager / Director level within our Technology Consulting practice, the incumbent will own end-to-end delivery accountability across multiple concurrent workstreams, manage senior client relationships, and champion quality, commercials, and people development simultaneously. This is a highly visible, revenue-impacting role suited to a dynamic leader who combines deep technical SAP expertise with an enterprise consulting mindset.
Key Responsibilities :
Programme & Delivery Management :
- Own end-to-end delivery of multiple simultaneous SAP programmes across S/4HANA, ECC, BTP, Ariba, SuccessFactors, IBP, and adjacent modules.
- Establish and govern programme delivery frameworks (Activate, Agile, hybrid) ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are tightly controlled.
- Lead integrated programme planning, dependency management, and critical path analysis across cross-functional workstreams.
- Define and enforce a robust governance model including Steering Committee cadence, RAID management, and executive reporting.
- Drive milestone-driven delivery by maintaining rigorous accountability structures across onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams.
SAP Technical & Functional Leadership :
- Provide architectural oversight across the full SAP landscape including SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement), SAP BTP, integration middleware (CPI/PI/PO), and adjacent third-party solutions.
- Guide solution design decisions, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices, clean core principles, and the client's enterprise architecture.
- Oversee technical quality gates - design sign-offs, build reviews, SIT/UAT planning, cutover strategy, and hypercare management.
- Provide guidance on data migration strategies (LTMC, BODS, custom migration objects) and ensure data quality frameworks are implemented.
- Champion adoption of SAP BTP, Fiori UX, and cloud-first integration patterns to future-proof client landscapes.
Client & Stakeholder Management :
- Serve as the primary point of escalation and trusted advisor for C-suite and senior leadership (CIO, CFO, COO) across client organisations.
- Build and sustain long-term strategic relationships, identifying opportunities for account growth, solution extensions, and follow-on engagements.
- Facilitate executive workshops, design thinking sessions, and value realisation reviews to align business outcomes with delivery progress.
- Proactively manage client expectations through transparent communication, executive dashboards, and risk-forward reporting.
Commercial & Practice Development :
- Own the commercial performance of engagements including budget management, revenue forecasting, margin delivery, and change order management.
- Support business development activities including RFP responses, client presentations, solution estimations, and commercial negotiations.
- Contribute to practice-building initiatives including methodology development, asset creation, go-to-market offerings, and thought leadership.
- Mentor and develop a team of SAP functional and technical consultants, fostering a high-performance, inclusive delivery culture.
Required Qualifications & Experience :
Education :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- SAP certifications (S/4HANA, Solution Architect, or module-specific) are strongly preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe certifications are an added advantage.
Professional Experience :
- 12 - 18 years of progressive SAP consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a delivery leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience managing full-lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations (greenfield, brownfield, or selective data transition) from design through to hypercare.
- Hands-on exposure to at least three SAP modules/pillars (e.g., FICO, MM/SD/PP, HR/HCM, SCM, or S/4HANA core), with breadth across the landscape.
- Prior experience managing multi-country, multi-vendor SAP programmes with budgets in excess of USD 5 million.
- Big 4 / Tier 1 consulting background strongly preferred; industry-side SAP leadership experience also considered.
Technical Competencies :
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture, Universal Journal, Central Finance, and SAP Activate methodology.
- Proficiency in SAP BTP services, SAP Integration Suite (CPI), and API-led integration design.
- Sound understanding of SAP Basis, system landscapes, transport management, and security concepts.
- Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Datasphere, or embedded analytics is desirable.
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies :
We expect our SAP Delivery Leads to exemplify our firm's values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. The following competencies are essential :
- Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence without authority across complex organisational hierarchies.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to navigate scope changes, protect margins, and frame value in business terms.
- Collaborative leadership style with proven ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing, diverse teams.
- High degree of adaptability and comfort operating in ambiguity, rapid change, and multi-geography delivery environments.
- Commitment to continuous learning and contributing to the firm's SAP Centre of Excellence and innovation agendas.
What We Offer :
- Opportunity to lead marquee SAP transformation programmes for India's largest enterprises and global multinationals.
- Access to the firm's global SAP network, delivery assets, accelerators, and SAP co-innovation programmes.
- Structured career progression pathway to Director and Partner, supported by a transparent performance framework.
- Competitive total compensation comprising base salary, performance bonus, and long-term incentive opportunities.
- Investment in continuous learning through SAP certifications, leadership development programmes, and global mobility opportunities.
Skills
S/4 HANA, SAP Implementation, SAP BTP, SAP IBP, SAP CPI, SuccessFactors, Ariba, SAP Support, SAP Integration