SAP Public Cloud Consultant - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Lead SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Consultant to lead and deliver end‑to‑end SAP Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clients. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW with SAP), a deep understanding of manufacturing business processes, and proven ability to lead client facing implementations from Fit‑to‑Standard through Go‑Live.This role requires strong functional leadership, solution design expertise, and experience guiding customers through SAP public cloud best practices and constrained extensibility.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Leadership & DeliveryLead end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clients.Act as the functional lead / solution architect for public cloud deployments.Drive Fit‑to‑Standard workshops, process alignment, and adoption of SAP Best Practices.Ensure delivery aligns with public cloud standards, scope boundaries, and SAP roadmap.Manufacturing & Supply Chain ProcessesLead implementation and configuration for manufacturing processes including:Production PlanningManufacturing Execution integrationMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)BOMs, Routings, Work CentersInventory Management and ProcurementGuide clients on public cloud manufacturing limitations vs. extensibility options.Public Cloud Architecture & IntegrationDesign solutions within SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud constraints:Configuration‑based extensibilityIn‑App extensibilitySide‑by‑Side extensions using SAP BTPCoordinate integrations with:SAP Digital ManufacturingSAP IBPSAP AribaThird‑party manufacturing systemsCollaborate with technical teams on integration scenarios using SAP BTP, APIs, and event‑based messaging.Project & Client LeadershipServe as the primary functional point of contact for client stakeholders.Provide guidance on scope control, change requests, and release management.Support project planning, milestones, cutover activities, and hypercare.Mentor junior consultants and offshore teams.Testing, Deployment & AdoptionLead functional validation activities including:Unit TestingIntegration TestingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Support data migration activities using SAP Migration Cockpit.Ensure successful Go‑Live and post‑Go‑Live stabilization.Required Qualifications8+ years of SAP consulting experience with multiple SAP S/4HANA implementations3+ years of hands‑on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud experienceAt least 2 full lifecycle Public Cloud implementations for manufacturing clientsStrong knowledge of manufacturing business processes in SAPProven experience leading Fit‑to‑Standard workshopsSolid understanding of GROW with SAP methodologyExperience with SAP Public Cloud extensibility and SAP BTP integration conceptsStrong client‑facing and stakeholder management skillsAbility to lead solution design and guide customers on best practicesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Discrete or Process Manufacturing in Public CloudExposure to Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) or SAP IBP integrationSAP S/4HANA Public Cloud certificationsExperience working with global manufacturing rolloutsStrong understanding of SAP Public Cloud quarterly release and upgrade cycles