Localisation Product Manager - SAP S/4HANA - Logistics

Job description / Role

Localisation Product Manager SAP S/4HANA for Saudi Arabia- Logistics

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SUMMARY & ROLE INFORMATION:

We seek a Localization Product Manager for our logistics solutions to join our global expert team to localize SAP S/4HANA system according to local legal regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for our public sector customers.

We are looking for someone who can:

- Work with large-scale public-sector implementation projects in collaboration with implementation partners and process owners of customers, including government authorities.
- Work with users of all levels in organizations and handle situations requiring expertise to show customers the value of adopting the fit-to-standard approach.
- Drive the entire product life cycle, starting with the continuous roll-in of legal requirements from local authorities focusing primarily on logistics, mainly in the public sector industry.
- Demonstrate a high level of business process expertise about the industry best practices of in the logistics area of business.
- Demonstrate high expertise in SAP Supplier Relationship Management system and its best practices.
- Demonstrate a rich level of deep techno-functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, mainly in the logistics area of business.
- Document and describe requirements in detail as a basis for future developments by the engineering teams.
- Handle customer incidents when required while being supported by an expert development team.

Requirements

What you bring:

- Proven working experience with SAP financial accounting and logistics software as an implementation consultant, tax consultant/advisor, or product manager.
- Must have experience working as a consultant in at least two SAP S/4HANA implementation projects in the public sector discipline. Any experience of implementation experience in the private sector is a plus.
- Must demonstrate rich experience in advanced-level procurement business processes and must have well-versed experience in implementing SAP solutions for procurement.
- Must have at least an intermediate level of experience in the financial accounting business process and must have some essential SAP finance module implementation experience.
- Must have knowledge of existing localized solutions for KSA in the logistics line of business. Solution implementation experience is a plus.
- Proven working experience with the SAP Supplier Relationship Management system is a plus.
- Strong team player in a multicultural environment.
- Experience in localization development and the ability to maintain oversight on arising legal requirements while being able to evaluate and describe complex product requirements in detail.
- Ability to build and maintain a strong network across various groups, such as development, field teams, SAP partners, and customers.
- Fluency in English must and knowing Arabic language to speak, write and read is a plus.
- Profound knowledge of SAP's solution portfolio.
- Enthusiasm for taking the initiative and ability to work independently.
- Proven customer-facing experience, especially in the public sector industry.

Meet your team:

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LOCATION

SAP is not offering international relocation benefits for this role currently. Only candidates with legal authorization to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and currently based in KSA will be considered.

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