AES SAP STP Manager - Operate

PWC

5 - 10 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 3/10/2025

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

In SAP procurement at PwC, you will focus on implementing, configuring, and maintaining the SAP Procurement module within an organisation. You will utilise this module to streamline and automate the procurement process, including purchasing, supplier management, contract management, and inventory management.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Summary -

A career in our Managed Services team will give you an opportunity to collaborate with many teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology. Our Application Evolution Services team will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations harness the power of their enterprise applications by optimizing the technology while driving transformation and innovation to increase business performance. We assist our clients in capitalizing on technology improvements, implementing new capabilities, and achieving operational efficiencies by managing and maintaining their application ecosystems. We help our clients maximize the value of their SAP investment by managing the support and continuous transformation of their solutions in the areas of sales, finance, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing and human capital

Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *:

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Field(s) of Study (BQ):

Preferred Field(s) of Study:

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) *: US

Minimum of 10 years of experience

Certification(s) Preferred:

Certifications in either SAP MM or S/4 HANA

Preferred Knowledge:

User Support and Training:

Provide support to end-users by troubleshooting issues and resolving SAP AP-related queries.

Conduct training sessions for staff to ensure efficient use of the SAP AP system.

Data Management and Reporting:

Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the AP module.

Develop and generate reports for management to monitor and analyze accounts payable performance.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure that the accounts payable processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with the accounts payable function.

Integration:

Work closely with other SAP consultants and IT teams to ensure integration with other SAP modules and external systems.

Manage any interfaces between SAP and other financial systems or third-party applications.

Project Management:

Lead or participate in projects related to the enhancement of the accounts payable function.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.

Technical Expertise:

Stay updated on the latest SAP technologies, updates, and best practices related to accounts payable.

Provide technical expertise in the development and maintenance of custom solutions within the SAP AP module.

Vendor Relationship Management:

Work with vendors to resolve payment issues and improve vendor relationships.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.

Technical Skills

Candidate should have done minimum 4 – 5 STP implementation projects

Experience with SAP S/4 Hana and FIORI

Minimum 2 E2E implementation

Must have good knowledge of Indirect & Direct Procurement, Inter-company purchase, Stock transfer orders and Invoicing

Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal skills

System Configuration and Implementation:

Configure the SAP system to meet the specific accounts payable needs of the organization.

Implement SAP AP modules, ensuring seamless integration with other financial modules like Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, etc.

Process Optimization:

Analyze current accounts payable processes and identify areas for improvement.

Develop and implement strategies to streamline AP processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

Must have design and configuration experience in: Business Partner, Sourcing, Procurement, Pricing, Inventory management, Physical inventory, Release Management, Version Management, Valuation and account assignment, Invoice verification.

Must have Integration experience SAP with non-SAP external systems (Supplier collaboration, Invoicing, etc.) / internal legacy systems

Sound knowledge of purchasing integration with other modules of SAP

Certifications in either S/4 HANA will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Experience of SAP Activate methodology and Agile (SAFe) development methods

Strong understanding and experience of SAP testing tools and other SAP line of business products

In depth knowledge batch jobs, SAP standard reports

Delivery lead experience:

Constantly looking to identify impediments early, actively working to resolve those impediments, and escalate when needed.

Management and tracking of cross team/squad dependencies.

Hands-on experience working on reporting and preparing presentations as part of WSR & MSR.

Management and tracking of all high-integrity commitments.

Provides proactive visibility and effectively communicates delivery targets, commitments and progress.

Works to minimize meetings and ceremonies, but when they are needed, they are well-run and efficient.

Encourages a culture of team-driven decision making and commitment. Encourages team trust and facilitates team building events.

Where appropriate, coaches the teams to improve collaboration and outcomes (coaching is the primary responsibility of teams’ managers)

Qualification:

Good knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture and functionality

ITIL 4 Certification

Soft Skills:

Self-driven with a can-do attitude, with an excellent communication and client-facing skills

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Strong relationship builder within the organization and with external partners.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Ariba Module, Ariba Supplier Network, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, SAP Ariba, SAP Ariba Contracts, SAP Procurement, SAP Vendor Management, Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Source to Pay (S2P) Transformation {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

About Company

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a global professional services firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services. PwC helps organizations manage financial risks, comply with regulations, and improve performance through its expertise in industries like finance, healthcare, and technology.

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