SAP Consultant - Specialist
McKinsey & Company
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Gurugram, Haryana, India
Posted on Mar 29, 2025
SAP Consultant – Specialist
Job ID: 93257
Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
Your Impact
You will work in diverse McKinsey teams consisting of management consultants, functional experts, sector experts, agile coaches, business case experts, solution architects, as well as clients, and system integrators to create value and accelerate delivery from SAP-based business transformations.
In this role, you will assist our clients throughout their S/4HANA journey, beginning with the development of an S/4HANA strategy, creating a roadmap, and preparing business cases. You will guide and support clients through every phase of the S/4HANA implementation process, including making informed design decisions, conducting fit-gap analyses, and reviewing testing strategies, cutover plans, and documentation.
You will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in analytic projects or technology-enabled business transformations where SAP plays a central role. In this role, you will independently manage project streams, monitor progress, track key metrics, conduct complex analyses, and prepare communications to report outcomes to both clients and internal leadership. Additionally, you will contribute to building best-practice SAP implementation playbooks, creating a visible impact by sharing knowledge and capabilities within the McKinsey community. Flexibility to travel at least 50% of the time will be required.
Your Growth
As part of the McKinsey Digital and Technology Insights team, you will be based in our Bengaluru or Gurugram office or any other location in India. This group brings together the best of McKinsey’s digital capabilities to help our clients transform their businesses using digital technology. You’ll also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.
Our office culture is casual and social, with an emphasis on education and innovation. We have the freedom to try new ideas, experiment and are expected to be constantly learning and growing. There is also a strong emphasis on mentoring others in the group, enabling them to grow and learn.
Your qualifications and skills
- MBA, or university degree (minimum bachelor's) e.g., in engineering, accounting, or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ experience as a SAP Consultant, with at least two S/4HANA implementation experiences.
- Expertise in broader SAP functional and/or technical domains, and deep knowledge in at least one SAP module or technical area, e.g., FICO, SD/MM, Development, Architecture, etc. (knowledge in multiple modules desirable).
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, with experience in leading workstreams in SAP projects.
- Expertise in configuring functionalities across the full SAP implementation lifecycle, with a deep understanding of end-to-end process flow design.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP architecture, tools, and technologies.
- Experience in managing SAP projects throughout their lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
- SAP certifications are highly desirable and considered a significant advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and highly entrepreneurial environment, consistently delivering exceptional results.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain and present complex information and influence senior business and IT executives on technology decisions.
- Proven ability to establish yourself as a trusted and indispensable advisor to stakeholders.
- Strong multi-tasking and project management skills, with attention to detail and excellent time management abilities.
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Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Nov 14 00:00:00 GMT 2024
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