Lead SAP EPPM Functional Consultant (Automotive R&D)

Yantran LLC

OAKLAND, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Automotive Engineering, Best Practices, Bridge Building, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Migration, Finance, High Tech Industry, Investment Management, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mass Production, Migration Strategy, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Engineering, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, SAP, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
OAKLAND, RI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role:-
Lead SAP EPPM Functional Consultant (Automotive R D)
Location:- New Jersey, NJ (onsite work role)
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Job Description: Lead SAP EPPM Functional Consultant (Automotive R D)
Lead SAP Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) Functional Consultant
to spearhead the design and implementation of R D solutions within the
S/4HANA
environment. This role is specifically focused on optimizing
New Product Development (NPD)
processes for a leading Automotive OEM.
As a lead, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and SAP best practices, ensuring a seamless flow from initial product concept to mass production.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Leadership:
Lead the end-to-end implementation (Design, Build, Test, and Deploy) of SAP EPPM modules, specifically focused on
Project System (PS)
and
Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) .
Business Process Engineering:
Conduct workshops with automotive engineering and R D stakeholders to translate "New Product Development" requirements into scalable S/4HANA solutions.
System Integration:
Design integrated workflows between EPPM and other modules such as
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) ,
MM ,
FI/CO , and
PP
to track R D costs and milestones.
Lead through the Lifecycle:
Manage at least 2–3 full lifecycle implementations, overseeing system configuration, functional specifications for RICEFW objects, and data migration strategies.
Quality Assurance:
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), oversee cutover activities, and provide hyper-care support following go-live.
Experience
8+ years in SAP Functional consulting with at least
2-3 full lifecycle implementations .
Core Modules
Deep expertise in
S/4HANA EPPM (PPM
PS) .
Industry Focus
Proven experience in the
Automotive OEM
sector or high-tech manufacturing.
NPD Knowledge
Understanding of Stage-Gate processes, R D financial tracking, and resource management.
Integration
Proficiency in integrating EPPM with SAP S/4HANA Finance and Logistics.
Communication
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to present to executive leadership.

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