S/4HANA Practice Lead

The S/4HANA Practice Lead is responsible for leading the organisation’s SAP S/4HANA capability from both a strategic and operational perspective. This role requires deep cross-functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, BTP, and Integration and as well as strong experience in fulfilling a Solution Architect role on complex implementation and transformation projects. Exposure to a variety of industries and international projects is required.

The incumbent will provide leadership across solution design, delivery oversight, practice development, pre-sales support, and client engagement. The role is accountable for ensuring that S/4HANASAP S/4HANA solutions are architected in line with business requirements, SAP Best Practices, and the organisation’s quality standards, while also growing the practice’s capability, reputation, and commercial success.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• A postgraduate tertiary and/or a Master's qualification will be advantageous.
• SAP up to date certification(s) in S/4HANA and/or relevant functional modules will be advantageous.
• Extensive experience in SAP consulting, with strong exposure to SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Proven experience performing in a Solution Architect capacity on medium to large SAP projects.
• In-depth cross-functional knowledge of S/4HANA business processes and integration points.
• Strong experience in end-to-end SAP project lifecycles, including discovery, design, build, testing, cutover, go-live, and hyper care.

• Lead and grow the International SAP S/4HANA practice in line with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of practice standards, methodologies, and delivery approaches.
• Support resource planning, capacity planning and capability development within the practice.
• Mentor, guide, and develop consultants to strengthen technical and cross-functional expertise.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams.

• Serve as the senior solution lead and fulfil the Solution Architect role on strategic and complex engagements.
• Design end-to-end, cross-functional SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned to client needs and SAP Best Practicesbest practice.
• Ensure solution designs are scalable, integrated, and fit for purpose.
• Provide direction on functional design, business process alignment, and integration across workstreams.
• Review and validate solution approaches to ensure consistency and quality.

• Provide oversight and guidance to project teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support teams during discovery, design, build, testing, cutover, go-live, and hyper care phases.
• Ensure delivery quality, governance, and adherence to agreed standards.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and solution impacts, and guide mitigation actions.
• Assist with issue resolution, and escalations, and key decision-making on complex delivery matters.

• Work with the Sales and Marketing teams to productise Qualified Partner Package Solutions and develop a go-to-market plan that promotes the growth of the practice in the various Business Units.
• Engage with clients as a trusted advisor on S/4HANA transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on solution options, business impacts, and best-fit approaches.
• Support client confidence through professional communication and quality engagement.
• Engage with the relevant SAP counterparts, events and learning to remain abreast of new technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence and Automation.

• Support business development efforts for SAP S/4HANA opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and solution presentations.
• Contribute to proposals, statements of work, scope definition, and effort estimates.
• Help shape commercially sound and competitive solution offerings.
• Support the positioning of the organisation as a trusted SAP S/4HANA partner.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across S/4HANA solution designs and delivery outputs.
• Contribute to the development of reusable assets, templates, and best practice frameworks.
• Stay current with SAP S/4HANA developments, innovation, and relevant industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, solution quality, and client outcomes.
• Support the ongoing maturity and strategic growth of the S/4HANA practice.

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking ability.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes across functional areas.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable SAP solutions.
• Strong leadership and team development capability.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and sound judgement.
• Excellent client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Commercially aware with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting environment.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
• Willing and able to travel