Deloitte—Lead Senior Associate | SAP Basis | Hyderabad | Engineering as a Service/ Operate

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Description: Senior SAP VMS Consultant (7-9 Years) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP IS-A Vehicle Management System (VMS) Consultant with 7-9 years of SAP experience and strong expertise in the automotive industry. The candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end SAP VMS implementations, driving solution design, managing integrations, mentoring team members, and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient automotive solutions. Key Responsibilities SAP VMS Solution Leadership - Lead end-to-end implementation, enhancement, and support projects for SAP IS-A Vehicle Management System (VMS). - Drive solution design workshops and translate business requirements into scalable SAP VMS solutions. - Provide functional leadership for vehicle lifecycle processes, including procurement, production, import, inventory management, sales, and dealer operations. - Advise business stakeholders on industry best practices and process improvements within automotive operations. Automotive Business Process Management - Configure and manage vehicle master data, vehicle actions, status management, and authorization roles within SAP VMS. - Lead the design and optimization of vehicle ordering, allocation, distribution, sales, and dealer management processes. - Support OEM and dealer business scenarios across the automotive value chain. - Extend VMS functionality to support vehicle service, warranty, and after-sales processes. Integration & Solution Architecture - Design and oversee integrations between SAP VMS and SAP SD, MM, FI/CO, and other SAP or third-party applications. - Collaborate with technical teams to define and implement interface solutions, enhancements, and system integrations. - Support enterprise architecture discussions and ensure alignment with business and technology standards. Variant Configuration & Product Modeling - Lead the design and maintenance of product configuration models using SAP LO-VC and/or SAP S/4HANA Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC). - Manage configuration profiles, characteristics, classes, dependencies, and master data. - Ensure accurate product structures and compatibility across vehicle variants and options. - Support complex automotive configuration scenarios and product lifecycle requirements. Automotive Data & Digital Vehicle Management - Drive VIN generation, VIN genealogy, and vehicle traceability processes. - Support data migration activities, including master data, vehicle inventory, and transactional data. - Contribute to digital automotive initiatives leveraging SAP Digital Vehicle Hub and related SAP solutions. Project Delivery & Governance - Lead functional design documentation, business process mapping, gap analysis, and solution validation activities. - Manage and support RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflow). - Participate in project planning, effort estimation, risk management, and stakeholder communications. - Coordinate with offshore, onsite, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Testing, Go-Live & Production Support - Lead unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect resolution activities. - Support cutover planning, deployment activities, and Go-Live execution. - Provide post-production support and resolve complex configuration and process issues. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization efforts. Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Serve as a trusted advisor to business and project stakeholders. - Mentor junior and mid-level consultants and support knowledge-sharing initiatives. - Facilitate requirement gathering sessions, solution reviews, and executive-level project discussions. - Collaborate effectively with global teams, business users, and leadership stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Must-Have - 7-9 years of SAP experience with significant experience in SAP IS-A Vehicle Management System (VMS). - Proven experience leading at least one full-cycle SAP VMS implementation project. - Strong expertise in SAP VMS, SAP SD, SAP MM, and automotive logistics processes. - Strong experience with SAP LO-VC and/or SAP S/4HANA Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC). - Experience with VIN Generation and Vehicle Lifecycle Management processes. - Strong understanding of automotive OEM and dealer business processes. - Experience with RICEFW objects and SAP data migration activities. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Skills - Experience with VIN Genealogy. - Experience with Vehicle Service and Warranty Management processes. - Experience with SAP Digital Vehicle Hub. - Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Automotive solutions. - SAP Automotive, VMS, or related SAP certifications. Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. -