SAP S4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead

Role: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead

Location: Fairfield NJ (Hybrid minimal onsite as needed)

Duration: Contract to hire

Overview:

We are seeking an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead to take ownership of a newly implemented SAP environment within a manufacturing organization. This role will step in post-go-live and serve as the primary SAP SME supporting ongoing operations optimization and business alignment.

This is a highly visible role working directly with business stakeholders to ensure SAP is effectively supporting core manufacturing and operational processes.

What is client looking for:

• Strong SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud functional lead with process manufacturing experience (powders/contract manufacturing preferred) who can own the system post-implementation and work closely with business stakeholders
• Hands-on SAP expert with migration/implementation background who can bridge functional technical handle troubleshooting optimization and act as the go-to SAP SME

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud SME following implementation
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
• Support and optimize SAP processes across manufacturing supply chain and related functions
• Lead troubleshooting issue resolution and continuous system improvements
• Manage functional testing UAT coordination and production validation
• Assist with system enhancements upgrades and ongoing configuration
• Provide user support training and documentation as needed

Required Experience

• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (required)
• Proven background supporting or leading SAP implementations or migrations
• Experience in manufacturing environments (process manufacturing preferred)
• Ability to bridge functional business needs with SAP system capabilities
• Hands-on experience with SAP configuration support and optimization
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Experience

• Experience with process manufacturing / batch-based environments (e.g. powders chemicals food)
• Exposure to Batchmaster or similar systems
• Experience in post-go-live stabilization and system ownership roles