Principal – SAP Retail/Fashion Consultant Business Consulting Job at Infosys in

Principal – Business Consulting CRL Infosys Consulting is currently seeking a SAP Retail/Fashion Consultant with deep experience in large-scale SAP transformations within the Consumer Products or Retail industry to join our growing organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of SAP project experience from project prepare phase through deploy and run phases. The candidate should have strong business and SAP background and be experienced in face to face interfacing with client executives, business and IT client members in consultative project engagements. We are seeking consultants experienced in one or more of the following process areas: Transformation Programs SAP S/4 HANA Transformation or Migration Programs About the practice Our SAP Digital Transformation Practice is SAP Digital to the core, where our entrepreneurial and innovative spirit helps our clients derive sustained value from their SAP Digital Transformation journey. We use an integrated, holistic approach that takes into account both business views and technology views, enabling our clients to lead the way into a new digital frontier, gain a competitive edge and become a market disruptor. Our collaborative work approach and flat organizational structure results in a business culture that allows new consultants to dive right in, have access to all levels of practice leadership, become an integral part of the team immediately and add value to our innovative client solutions. We serve industries such as: Biotech, Communications, Consumer Products, Distribution, Financial Services, High Tech, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Services and Utilities. About the Role As a Principal , you will anchor proposal preparation and engagement delivery efforts. You will lead the functional and technical solution for SAP Retail/Fashion Transformation programs. You will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes and deliverables. You will continue to lead teams of consultants to define, design and execute transformation programs. You will collaborate and interface with senior clients on a daily basis to build confidence and lead/guide the team in conducting due diligence and issue resolution. You will contribute to branding, thought leadership, knowledge management and capability-building within Infosys Consulting, with the objective of providing high-quality and value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape. Responsibilities include: Project Execution Collaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategies Contribute to the design and development of client future processes and organizations with corresponding transformation roadmaps Conduct requirements workshops with a team of global IT professionals & subject matter experts, translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives w/associated metrics Solution targeted processes, leveraging best practices Perform knowledge transfer to client and supporting organizations throughout all phases of the project Support management of project execution from start-to-finish in order to deliver according to plan (scope, quality and time) Coach and develop team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development People Development Mentor and coach team members through formal, performance evaluation methods and informal, individual feedback opportunities Collaborate and share knowledge Serve as People Manager to junior consultants Practice Development Create/contribute S4HANA practice artifacts Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, training and retention Provide insight and thought leadership to develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience working directly in or serving clients in the Consumer Products and/or Retail clients. 6+ years of end-to-end SAP implementation experience with Consumer Products and/or Retail companies. Successful track record at leading SAP transformation programs for Consumer Products and/or Retail clients within other consulting firm(s). Ability to develop offerings, build teams, sell and deliver technology-driven transformation programs. Good understanding of Consumer Products and/or Retail industry challenges and how SAP S/4 is currently positioned to help companies in these industries drive Digital capabilities. Ability to travel up to 4 days a week to multiple local, state and national client locations. Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time. Preference for applicants who reside in or around an Infosys Consulting Hub Location (Boston, New York, Basking Ridge, NJ, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle) Ability to work independently to drive towards performance targets including sales and utilization targets Strong oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills (development of the presentation and executive level presenting) Undergraduate degree or foreign equivalent; or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of every year of education Preferred Qualifications: Traditional and emerging SAP solutions and packages; must know S/4HANA ERP (SAP) redesign/continuous improvement/automation SAP integration and/or carve-out activities for MA&D work Track record of thought leadership in SAP and Consumer Products and/ or Retail space, as expressed through publications, speaking engagements, conference presentations, etc. Strong network in SAP and Consumer Products and/ or Retail space which can be leveraged to recruit additional talent. MBA or other relevant post-graduate degree About Us Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We combine the power of time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation and disruptive technology to enable leaders of the world’s top brands pursue a path of smart transformation. Together with our clients, internal and external partners, we co-create and execute pragmatic strategies and solutions that transform organizations and define the future of business. Our dynamically growing consultancy offers our consultants: Ability to design and implement end-to-end solutions at scale A flat organization structure with direct access to our senior-most leaders An entrepreneurial environment full of bright, highly motivated consultants Opportunities for motivated consultants to impact local communities The ability to design your career and drive your professional learning and development A truly global culture Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr