SAP Fieldglass Lead

Role: SAP Fieldglass Lead

Location: Downtown Houston TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 month

The SAP Fieldglass Lead is responsible for leading the design configuration and implementation of SAP Fieldglass as the Companys system of record for managing the full contingent workforce lifecycle-including Contingent Workforce Contractors (CWC) Construction Management & Inspection (CM&I) and other Excluded Contractors. The Fieldglass Lead acts as the primary bridge between business stakeholders (HR Supply Chain Finance Projects) and technical delivery teams ensuring end-to-end contingent workforce processes are fit-for-purpose scalable and aligned with the SAP Plus program guiding principles. This role should also have strengths and deep familiarity with key integrated platforms including SAP S/4HANA Workday and SAP Ariba and how they interact with the Fieldglass platform.

Top 3 Outcomes:

• Clean Core Standardized Fieldglass Platform enabling the business acquisition time carding and payment of relevant contractors
• Redesigned Integrations Across Fieldglass Workday and SAP S/4HANA
• Business Adoption and Day-One Operational Readiness

Key Decisions:

• Determine which contingent workforce processes follow SAP Fieldglass standard and which require justified deviation due to regulatory risk or strategic requirements.
• Ensure system enables relevant policy requirements
• Confirm Fieldglass as the single system of record for all contractor types (CWC CM&I Excluded Contractors) and define clear classification standards.
• Decide whether contingent worker time entry will be managed in Fieldglass or continue in SAP CATS and align on the single source of truth for time and expense.
• Define the integration architecture and harmonization approach between Fieldglass Workday SAP S/4HANA and downstream finance systems.
• Establish governance for rate cards VP approvals and exception management within the simplified platform.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end functional design of SAP Fieldglass for the SAP Plus program covering Contingent Workforce Management Services Procurement and Profile Worker modules.
• Drive the simplification of Fieldglass by reducing custom fields custom layouts and custom integrations in alignment with clean core principles
• Facilitate solution scoping and design workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to capture current state define future state and document key decisions.
• Own the redesign of Fieldglass integrations with Workday SAP S/4HANA and SAP FI/CO addressing known pain points including record creation failures invoice processing errors cost center sync lags and termination/rehire processing issues.
• Ensure Fieldglass set up aligns with Contractor Management Policy including contractor classification standards (CWC CM&I Excluded Contractor) to align with contractor definitions
• Validate and confirm Fieldglass integration requirements with upstream and downstream systems partnering with the System Integrator to review and approve functional designs.
• Develop and maintain fit/gap analysis decision logs and design documentation for all Fieldglass-related scope.
• Support data migration activities including cleansing validation and reconciliation of Fieldglass master data (suppliers workers cost objects sites).
• Lead or support user acceptance testing (UAT) defect triage and resolution for Fieldglass modules and integrations.
• Partner with the CW Program Office to ensure operational readiness including updated QRGs leader training and delegate/proxy workflows.
• Partner with CM&I PMO to ensure operational readiness enable efficient engagement and invoicing of CM&I contractors and alignment to CM&I process requirements.
• Provide governance oversight for rate cards VP approval workflows and exception management within Fieldglass.
• Act as the subject matter expert on SAP Fieldglass capabilities advising leadership on opportunities to leverage standard functionality and reduce total cost of ownership.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Supply Chain Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years of experience with SAP and specific experience with Fieldglass including hands-on configuration implementation and/or administration.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one major Fieldglass implementation or transformation project.
• Strong understanding of contingent workforce management processes including requisition candidate selection onboarding time & expense management invoicing and offboarding.
• Experience with Fieldglass integration design and troubleshooting (Fieldglass SAP ECC/S/4HANA Fieldglass Workday).
• Knowledge of Fieldglass modules: Contingent Workforce Management Services Procurement and Profile Worker Management.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with Fieldglass configuration (approval workflows rate structures templates custom fields data mappings).
• Strong understanding of integration architecture including APIs middleware (BTP) and batch job management.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA data structures cost objects and financial posting processes.
• Experience with data migration data quality and reconciliation activities in a Fieldglass context.

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complex matrixed environments.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and drive alignment across business functional and technical teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret complex integration issues and identify root causes.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communicator who can convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC-to-S/4HANA transformation projects.
• Experience in energy utilities or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba Workday SAP SuccessFactors and/or SAP GRC.
• Understanding of Canadian labor regulations and contractor compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of clean core principles and SAP best practices for minimizing customizations.
• Experience with SAP Concur and/or services procurement processes.