BCG - Boston Consulting Group
ERP Lead Architect
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Practice Area Profile
What You'll Do
- Manage and deliver end-to-end ERP projects, from scoping and planning to execution and delivery.
- Coordinate and supervise the project activities, such as requirement analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, etc.
- Manage the project resources, such as consultants, analysts, developers, testers, etc., ensuring optimal allocation, utilization, and performance.
- Manage the project budget, timeline, scope, quality, risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders on the project objectives, status, progress, issues, and outcomes ·
- Ensure alignment of the project deliverables with the client requirements, expectations, and feedback.
- Ensure compliance of the project deliverables with the quality standards, best practices, and industry norms.
- Provide thought leadership and expertise on ERP trends, challenges, and opportunities.
- Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting solutions to potential clients.
- Contribute to practice building activities by developing knowledge assets, conducting trainings, and mentoring junior team members.
- Engage in license commercial negotiations and suggest strategies to reduce costs and optimize overall Capex/Opex expenses.
- Act as the central contact for key concerns and matters while partaking in ERP/SCM cycles.
What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or computer science or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting or related field, with at least 5 years of experience in managing and delivering large-scale ERP projects.
- Hands-on experience in implementing ERP solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday HCM, etc.
- Deep functional and technical knowledge of ERP modules such as PP/MM/SD/FICO/PM/PS in SAP S/4HANA or equivalent in other ERP solutions.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and practices, including data, application, infrastructure, digital, IoT, Industry 4.0, visualization, etc.
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, issue resolution, stakeholder management, etc.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent problem-solving skills (analytical and creative), with the ability to generate innovative solutions.
- Excellent leadership skills (collaborative and influential), with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Ability to travel extensively as required by client engagements · Adeptness in SCM – APS processes and tool capabilities on Demand, Supply, Inventory, and S&OP planning, integrated with ERP and other solutions. · Ability to articulate and document functional challenges and provide potential solution options.
- Industry expertise in at least one of the domains – Discrete (Auto/Industrial goods), Mill and Mining, Process (Oil and Gas/Pharma/Life Sciences), or Retail is compulsory.
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