SAP DM/CM Functional

Consultant/Architect - No Tax/RELOCATE
Riyadh - To Competitive+ Contract/Permanent Posted: Wednesday, 6 September 2017

DM / CM SAP Functional Consultant

The Functional Lead, SAP Banking Services (DM/CM) serves as a leader and subject matter expert for the
business in the SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management solutions and its business
processes (Account Management, Cheque Processing, Limit Management etc.). He is accountable for the
solution design, integration and configuration of new business process solutions, continuous
improvements and for the ongoing operational support of these business process solutions. He will work
closely and often facilitate efforts with the business in the definition of process and enhancements
needed for the business innovation. He is responsible for having an in-depth knowledge of the SAP
Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management solutions and direct configuration that is needed.
He will gather requirement, design, configure, test, and implement changes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Roadmap

Keep abreast of latest SAP innovations and product roadmap

Proactively identify business process improvement needs and provide leadership on
leveraging SAP solutions to optimize business processes
Identify and propose third party solutions certified by SAP that bring efficiencies and
reduce time-to-market for solution delivery

Deliver "Solution Build" Service

Provide subject matter expertise on SAPs best practices for implementing business
processes related to the SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management
solutions. Lead workshops in gathering business requirements, influence adoption of
standard SAP processes, identify and handle solution gaps while minimizing
development effort
Lead design, configuration, testing, and implementation of business processes related to
the SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management solutions and ensure
SAP standard is followed, minimizing customization
 Define and execute unit test, integration test and regression test scripts to validate key
end-to-end business scenarios and troubleshoot complex functional issues/bugs identified
during implementation, testing, and post-Go Live
Prepare data migration templates and assist business in data cleansing and validation
efforts
Document all aspects of the implementation (e.g. business blueprint design, application
configuration, functional specifications, test plans, business process procedures etc.)

Provide Operations Support

Provide Level 2 Support of the existing productive implementation and resolve incidents
based on pre-defined SLAs and identify and ensure all enhancement requests follow the
Request for Change processes
Ensure effective performance of the business solution

Other

Ensures consistent, timely and effective communications with internal and external
stakeholders. Keep track of customer satisfaction. Work collaboratively with cross-
functional and technical teams with minimal supervision.
Coach, mentor and train associate SAP functional staff and supports their growth and
learning

LIAISON WITH:

Main Internal Relationships: IT Management, Functional Leads, Experts and Associates for
within and across other SAP Modules

BRM (Business Relationship Management) Team

Partner in gathering business requirements

Communicate solution design

Business user role definition and design

System Integrator (for vendor outsourced projects)

Co-lead assigned SAP Banking Services Deposits Management functional stream

Review business blueprint and solution design

Receive knowledge transfer

Takeover operational support at project go-live

SAMA Security Team

Business user role maintenance

SAMA Operations Team

Intake for Level 2 support

Implementation of SAP application bug fixes (SAP notes and support pack upgrades)

Update to knowledge articles

Incident Management

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Expert Knowledge of SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management

solutions and best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Fluency in English. Familiarity with
Arabic language a plus
Strong Customer orientation
Leadership
Problem solving and analytical skills;
Reporting and presentation skills
Planning
Creativity / Initiative
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently without supervision and
effectively in a team environment
Track record of coaching and development of team members

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

University degree in Business or Computer Science

SAP certifications in SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral Management
solutions
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in SAP Banking Services Deposits and Collateral
Management solutions
At least 2 full lifecycle implementations of SAP Banking Services Deposits and
Collateral Management solutions
Solid understanding of SAP ASAP methodology
Experience with SAP Solution Manager
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Conformance to delivery schedule timeline and project budget

Accuracy of estimates
Adoption of SAP standards / best practices
Documentation in Solution Manager
Progress in SAP competency of associate staff in the team