SAP R2R Business Solution Architect

At EPAM, we are in search of a dynamic SAP R2R Business Solution Architect to join our close-knit team. As a vital member of our organization, you will embark on a journey filled with technology-driven endeavors. EPAM is a renowned software engineering and IT consulting company that offers a remarkable opportunity for you to thrive in your career. If you're eager to gain extensive professional experience and expand your knowledge, we invite you to be a part of our team.
Join us as an SAP R2R Business Solution Architect, if you desire to lead SAP pre-sale and implementation project governance, support customer solutions evaluation, refine R2R functional requirements, contribute to account planning, drive architecture governance, engage in the customer lifecycle, integrate R2R architecture domains, lead target architecture development, introduce innovative solutions, build strong customer relationships, stay informed on industry trends, and estimate work efforts. We're seeking a dynamic professional with a passion for SAP and a knack for delivering results. If you're ready to shape the future of SAP solutions and make an impact, we invite you to join our team and be a key player in our success.
Responsibilities
Run SAP pre-sale and implementation project governance, including business requirements adjustment and development, fit-gap analysis, process and organizational change, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Support assessment of current customer solutions and potential areas of opportunity for SAP solution implementation
Support adjustment and development Record-to-Report (R2R) functional requirements and identification of related IT and business enablers from the initial point of view around customer initiatives to the final blueprint as a base for SAP implementation
Support in account planning activities to build the customer vision based on the solution scope
Drive architecture governance and methodologies to ensure consistency, communication, and cooperation across the R2R domain of architecture
Partake in the customer engagement lifecycle, and act as an integral member of the account engagement team
Define and integrate business, data, application, and the technical R2R architecture domain
Lead/support the target architecture & customer roadmap development and maintain alignment with SAP solutions
Proactively introduce innovation topics to solve specific customer needs
Build personal customer relationships and support EPAM sales team in detailed customer (solution) discovery discussions
Stay up to date about R2R improvement trends and the actual SAP portfolio of related solutions to formulate a customer roadmap
Estimate work efforts relating to the R2R process and related organizational design improvement, SAP technical configuration and development
Requirements
Expertise in identifying R2R-related business opportunities and solution gaps, as well as develop gap closure options
Capability to present SAP features and innovations filtered and focused on potential customer needs related to the R2R domain
Experience in R2R business architecture development with knowledge of related business processes, SAP solutions, and delivery methodology
Understanding of SAP S/4HANA (Finance, Controlling) functionality
High-level knowledge of budgeting and S&OP processes, cost allocation methods, fast closing approaches
Ability to align and effectively communicate with customer IT and business organizations
Nice to have
High-level understanding of the capabilities, functionality, and technologies of SAP S/4HANA (Logistics), CFin, PaPM, BPC, IBP, and related deployment options
Familiarity with GAAP and IFRS accounting processes and principles
Knowledge of the sales process cycle, account management, and go-to-market planning in IT service sales
Expertise in frameworks such as PMP, SAP Architectural and Design Thinking, and TOGAF