Location: Dubai (100% Onsite – 10 Weeks Onsite / 2 Weeks Offsite)
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview:
The SAP Retail Lead is responsible for overseeing end-to-end SAP implementation projects within the retail domain, ensuring alignment with client business processes and delivering high-impact solutions. The role demands strong leadership, deep SAP expertise, and hands-on experience with UAE-based clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead SAP S/4HANA Retail implementations, managing all phases from blueprinting to go-live and support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and optimize P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and R2R (Record-to-Report) processes.
Engage with UAE clients to tailor SAP solutions to regional business practices and compliance requirements.
Drive workshops, blueprint sessions, and stakeholder alignment for successful delivery.
Ensure post-implementation support and system stabilization, especially in high-volume retail environments.
Required Experience:
Minimum 10+ years of SAP experience, with 3 to 4 full-cycle implementations in the retail sector.
Proven track record of working with UAE clients, including post-go-live support and optimization.
Expertise in SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, and integration with third-party systems.
Experience with SAP ISU Modules FICA, including payment integration and dunning processes.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong functional knowledge of SAP Retail and S/4HANA.
Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.
Familiarity with SAP Commerce Cloud, headless architecture, and microservices is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.