Chief SAP Consultant (Master Data)

We are seeking a Chief SAP Consultant to lead a global initiative focused on transforming and modernizing the SAP landscape for a prominent food retail organization.In this role, you will serve as a pivotal leader within the SAP Master Data domain, driving strategic oversight, advanced decision-making, and organizational leadership to ensure the optimal functioning of SAP systems. This remote position offers an opportunity to collaborate with high-performing teams while steering groundbreaking SAP transformation efforts. ResponsibilitiesGuide and oversee knowledge transfer initiatives to establish a deep understanding of business processes, complex configurations, and custom code within SAP Master DataDefine and lead advanced strategies to innovate and optimize SAP Master Data processes, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational objectivesDirect the transition roadmap for SAP Master Data, focusing on strategic impacts on materials management and critical Retail Master Data like article, supplier, store, and customer dataValidate, enhance, and supervise test environments to align with evolving standards and operational prioritiesDrive updates and improvements to comprehensive support documentation, including procedures, standards, and governance policiesLead escalations, set resolution protocols, and manage critical issues, ensuring service continuity for SAP Master Data operationsStrategize and oversee shadowing and reverse shadowing frameworks to enrich knowledge continuity and strengthen cross-team expertise RequirementsAn extensive background working with SAP Logistics, showcasing expertise in SAP Retail and Retail Master Data, with at least 7 years in SAP consulting rolesProven leadership experience of at least 2 years in managing high-performing teams and strategic initiativesExperience with two full-cycle SAP projects or involvement in multiple projects across various development phasesDemonstrated success in designing and implementing advanced SAP processes, configurations, and scalable business solutionsIn-depth skills in leading SAP Master Data solutions across complex, high-demand business landscapesProficiency in resolving intricate challenges while establishing a culture of problem-solving and accountability during incident managementSpecialized experience in formalizing, standardizing, and enhancing knowledge frameworks and operational documentation for seamless team enablementTrack record of leading and inspiring distributed remote teams with periodic travel to Europe for strategic engagementsAdvanced proficiency in English at a C1 or above level Nice to haveDeep expertise in SAP Retail Purchasing and procurement strategiesAdvanced knowledge of SAP Retail Sales, including integration with retail and point-of-sale systemsExtensive familiarity with SAP-IS Retail Solutions, architecture, and global best practices We offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn