QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with expertise in SAP functional and technical domains and deep knowledge in at least one SAP module (e.g., FICO, MM, SD, HCM)
- University degree in computer science, engineering, or an equivalent field
- SAP certifications are highly desirable and considered a significant advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, with experience in leading workstreams in SAP projects
- Expertise in configuring functionalities across the full SAP implementation lifecycle, with a deep understanding of end-to-end process flow design
- In-depth knowledge of SAP architecture, tools, and technologies
- Experience in managing SAP projects throughout their lifecycle, from initiation to completion
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and highly entrepreneurial environment, consistently delivering exceptional results
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain and present complex information and influence senior business and IT executives on technology decisions
- Proven ability to establish yourself as a trusted and indispensable advisor to stakeholders
- Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, with attention to detail and excellent time management abilities, along with the flexibility to travel approximately 50% of the time
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Functional Consultant to join our Digital and Technology Insights. This role is crucial for guiding our clients on the best practices of design and implementation in their SAP journey, ensuring they are optimized to support the business processes and objectives.
You will be based in our Gurugram office as part of McKinsey Digital and Technology Insights team. This group brings together the best of McKinsey’s digital capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses.
As part of this group, you’ll join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You’ll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm.
You’ll also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.
Our office culture is casual and social, with an emphasis on education and innovation. We have the freedom to try new ideas, experiment and are expected to be constantly learning and growing. There is also a strong emphasis on mentoring others in the group, enabling them to grow and learn.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will work closely in teams with McKinsey colleagues e.g. management consultants, functional experts, sector experts, agile coaches, business case experts, solution architects, as well as clients and system integrators to create value and accelerate delivery from SAP-based business transformations.
In this role, you will intervene at each step of the lifecycle of the business transformation. You will drive value identification at the sub-process level based on new functional capabilities of the SAP solution but also on best practices in operating model for the function in your scope of expertise.
During the implementation using our Agile ERP approach, you will be a leader and challenger in business process design or fit-gap sessions as well as advisor for complex functional deliverables of the system integrator such as organization structure, master data, configuration and customization choices. You will coach and challenge the testing strategy and execution, documentation, quality assurance and more along the way.
You will have the platform to leverage your expertise on analytic projects or on technology enabled business transformation where SAP is a key element.
You'll have the opportunity to manage project stream and progress autonomously including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership.
You will have the opportunity to build best practice SAP migration playbooks and create visible impact to share knowledge and capabilities within the McKinsey community.
