Associate Principal

Job Title:
Associate Principal - SAP S4HANA SD

**Job Description**:
ABOUT BRISTLECONE

Bristlecone is a leading provider of specialized digital transformation services for the intelligent enterprise. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation and resiliency - to thrive on change. By combining our industry focus, supply chain expertise, consulting-driven approach and proprietary accelerators, we create unmatched business value.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms. We are the strategic partner of choice for your ongoing transformation journey.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with 14 global hubs and over 2,100 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $20 billion Mahindra Group.

ROLE DESCRIPTION- Lead and manage SAP project implementation teams comprising of consulting and client resources at different business units and sites.- Create and manage complex enterprisewide project plans and lead activities to manage scope, budget, dependencies, risks, and schedules for SAP projects.- Run FitGap and Design workshops and execute project activities to educate business customers on standardized and global template processes- Work with business customers and global business process owners to define business requirements and use cases for localization- Design and document solution alternatives that aligns with business requirements, global template processes, and architectural principles leveraging industry best practices- Collaborate with members of other Process and IT teams to configure the solution- Develop functional specifications for configuration and customization which include reports, integrations, conversions, enhancements, forms, and workflows- Participate in transitioning the requirements, functional specifications, and use cases to the developers, and ensure a clear and complete understanding of the knowledge is being transitioned- Assist in translating requirements and use cases into test conditions and expected results for functional, integration, user acceptance and performance testing- Perform functional acceptance testing execution after development completion- Ensure the solution built is scalable to high volume, flexible for future enhancements, and upgradable for next generation solutions- Lead and support SAP S4HANA SD pursuits and practice development initiatives- Develop external eminence across the subcapabilities in SAP S4HANA SD- Promote and participate in forums for sharing SAP SD and industry expertise, strengthening our collective SAP SD and industry knowledge and help resolve our clients challenges- Collaborate on innovative solutions to support the future of SAP SD

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE- Graduate in any stream.- 10-15 years of SAP experience in SD module- Minimum of 3 full SAP E2E implementation experience with atleast 2 implementations on S4H SD in a lead role- Good knowledge of SDMMLE and SDFI integration- Good understanding of Interface with external systems e.g. DMS, Portals, EWM, TM etc- Awareness about the different types of interfaces Idoc, XML, APIs, Webservices- Good analytical, communication skills, documentation skills, open communicator, with a strong customer focus- SAP SD certification would be an added advantage

SOFT SKILLS- Excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written- Positive attitude with flexibility and maturity to work in a challenging client environment- Ability to drive project responsibilities in a dynamic and proactive manner- Ability to showcase three Mahindra RISE Pillars e.g. Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change and Alternative Thinking

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Information Security Responsibilities:

- Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
- Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
- Report all suspected security and policy breach to Infosec team or appropriate authority(CISO).
- Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.