Lead Implementation Manager

We are seeking an experienced Lead Implementation Manager (LIM) to drive the effective adoption, governance, and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA-enabled business processes across the organization. This is a business-facing operational role, not an IT or SAP consulting position. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on SAP S/4HANA operational experience with proven process ownership and business process management capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the key business point of contact for assigned functions within SAP S/4HANA. - Provide business input into As-Is / To-Be process design. - Execute process-driven User Acceptance Testing (UAT). - Review migrated data, transactions, reports, and business outputs. - Support cutover activities and provide first-line operational support post go-live. - Champion SAP S/4HANA adoption, change management, and user engagement. - Support the development of SOPs, training materials, and user documentation. - Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control risks. - Drive continuous process improvement and ensure processes remain aligned with business and compliance requirements. - Ensure effective use of SAP standard functionality while addressing legitimate business requirements.

*This is a Contract Position* Mandatory Requirements: - Proven hands-on SAP S/4HANA operational experience. - Direct experience executing day-to-day business processes within SAP S/4HANA. - Experience supporting live operations after SAP go-live. - Strong understanding of SAP transactions, workflows, approvals, controls, and reporting. - Demonstrable process ownership or process management experience. - Hands-on experience defining, documenting, and improving business processes. - Ability to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and operational/control risks. - Strong ability to balance SAP standard processes with business and compliance requirements. Required Background: - Strong operational experience in a core business function such as Finance, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Service, HR, or related functions. - Mandatory SAP S/4HANA operational experience. - Proven business process management experience. - Prior ERP or SAP transformation/program exposure is preferred. - Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.