What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead position at VDart, Inc.?
Role: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead
Location: Fairfield, NJ (Hybrid – minimal onsite as needed)
Duration: Contract to hire
Overview:
We are seeking an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Functional Lead to take ownership of a newly implemented SAP environment within a manufacturing organization. This role will step in post-go-live and serve as the primary SAP SME, supporting ongoing operations, optimization, and business alignment.
This is a highly visible role working directly with business stakeholders to ensure SAP is effectively supporting core manufacturing and operational processes.
What is client looking for:
- Strong SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud functional lead with process manufacturing experience (powders/contract manufacturing preferred) who can own the system post-implementation and work closely with business stakeholders
- Hands-on SAP expert with migration/implementation background who can bridge functional technical, handle troubleshooting, optimization, and act as the go-to SAP SME
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud SME following implementation
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
- Support and optimize SAP processes across manufacturing, supply chain, and related functions
- Lead troubleshooting, issue resolution, and continuous system improvements
- Manage functional testing, UAT coordination, and production validation
- Assist with system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing configuration
- Provide user support, training, and documentation as needed
Required Experience
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (required)
- Proven background supporting or leading SAP implementations or migrations
- Experience in manufacturing environments (process manufacturing preferred)
- Ability to bridge functional business needs with SAP system capabilities
- Hands-on experience with SAP configuration, support, and optimization
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Experience
- Experience with process manufacturing / batch-based environments (e.g., powders, chemicals, food)
- Exposure to Batchmaster or similar systems
- Experience in post-go-live stabilization and system ownership roles