Process & Application Lead V (Hybrid)
Pomona, CA (sometimes working at a secondary location in Rosemead, CA)
Duration : initial 18 month contract
Pay range : $105-113 / hr
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality SAP-enabled financial solutions, with a focus on SAP S / 4 HANA and related systems. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in finance transformation, SAP architecture, and agile delivery methodologies. Responsibilities span solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP financial solutions across SAP S / 4 HANA, MDG, BW4HANA, Datasphere, SAC, and integrated applications (e.g., Blackline, OneSource Global Next, OpenText Vendor Invoice Management, Taulia, Finance4U).
- Collaborate with system integrators using a hybrid Agile (POD-based) methodology, including sprint planning, user story mapping, and feature review.
- Review and provide feedback on technical and functional documentation (FSD, TSD, BCD, PDD, BPP).
- Ensure solution design and build activities align with business requirements and quality standards.
- Participate in architectural governance, present technical recommendations, and ensure cloud-aligned SAP design principles.
- Validate SAP configuration against documented requirements and perform or support configuration when necessary.
- Review development objects (RICEFWs) for alignment to standards and architecture, and provide guidance on system integrations.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting scope, schedule, and resources.
- Support all testing phases (SIT, UAT, performance, regression), mock cutovers, and deployment planning.
- Participate in go-live events and provide hyper-care support; conduct knowledge transfer to operations and support teams.
- Analyze financial and cost data to evaluate efficiencies, estimate production and operational expenses, and monitor changes in cost structures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).10+ years of experience delivering complex SAP Finance transformation programs, ideally in S / 4 HANA private cloud and RISE environments.Expert-level knowledge of SAP FI / CO / TR / PS, including :General ledger, accounts payable / receivableManagement accounting and corporate closeProject systems, fixed asset accounting, cash managementFinancial planning, analysis, and reportingCross-functional knowledge in SAP Sales & Distribution, Materials Management, and / or Plant Maintenance.Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with financial applications such as Blackline, OneSource Global Next, Taulia, Tagetik, OpenText VIM, Power Plan, UI Planner, and Finance4U.SAP BTP / Cloud ABAP and Fiori development experience; prior ABAP experience with RICEFW objects.Working knowledge of SAP BW4HANA, Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud a plus.Experience using SAP Cloud ALM and project documentation tools (epics, user stories, features).Familiarity with SAP Signavio for business process mapping.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.Excellent communication and documentation skills.5-7+ years applicable professional experience (finance, technical, or business systems)Strong track record in cost analysis, financial data modeling, and operational efficiency evaluation.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in utilities, energy, or other asset-intensive industries.Background in Bluefield SAP implementations....