The Service Delivery Lead will lead the SAP Center of Excellence CoE for S 4HANA Run operations This role is responsible for ensuring seamless delivery of SAP services driving operational excellence and aligning SAP solutions with business objectives The Delivery Lead will oversee governance service management and continuous improvement initiatives across the SAP landscape Goal of function The role will require to collaborate with business leaders IT executives and SAP architects to define service roadmaps Manage SAP service performance metrics SLAs and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee incident problem and change management processes Tasks This is a foundational leadership role that will shape how SAP capabilities are delivered globally at FME The role will enable business agility operational excellence regulatory compliance and long-term digital transformation through GBS supporting both MedTech manufacturing and Care Delivery clinical operations landscapes within FME Key Responsibilities 1 Strategic Leadership Define and execute the SAP CoE vision and roadmap for S 4HANA Run Align SAP service delivery with enterprise IT strategy and business goals Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders IT leadership and SAP delivery teams 2 Service Delivery Management Establish and manage SLAs KPIs and performance metrics for SAP services Ensure high availability reliability and scalability of SAP S 4HANA systems Oversee incident problem and change management processes 3 Governance Compliance Implement governance frameworks for SAP operations ensuring adherence to ITIL ISO and audit standards Ensure compliance with data security privacy and regulatory requirements Drive risk management and disaster recovery planning 4 Operational Excellence Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize SAP operations Introduce automation monitoring and proactive maintenance practices Benchmark service delivery against industry best practices 5 Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with business units ensuring SAP services meet evolving needs Communicate performance risks and opportunities to executive leadership Manage vendor and partner relationships SAP managed services providers system integrators 6 Team Leadership Lead and mentor SAP CoE teams Basis Functional Technical Security Foster a culture of accountability innovation and collaboration Develop talent pipelines and succession planning for critical SAP roles 7 COE Capability Building Build and mature SAP Run capabilities within the COE Develop talent succession planning and knowledge depth across functional and technical domains Contribute to COE roadmap and operating model evolution Stakeholder Engagement Global Business Services Leadership Global ITS Organization SAP System Integrator s Business Process Owners Operations Leaders Finance HR Procurement Supply Chain Leadership External SAP and Technology Partners Qualifications experience know-how and skills critical for success Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology Business Information Systems Information Security or related is required o Master s degree in business administration Computer Science or related field is preferred SAP certifications in service management or architecture are a plus 10 years of experience in SAP service delivery or IT leadership roles Proven track record in managing large-scale SAP programs and support operations Strong understanding of SAP technologies including S 4HANA SAP BTP and cloud platforms Experience with ITIL service management frameworks and enterprise governance Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience operating within GBS Shared Services COE models Prior experience managing global distributed teams Significant personal qualities Strong ownership mindset - accountable for outcomes not just activities Calm under pressure - decisive in crisis situations Strategic yet operational - able to think long-term while managing day-to-day execution Collaborative leader - builds trust across business IT and vendors Continuous improvement mindset - data-driven automation-first IT skills Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Change Leadership Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Planning Vendor Contract Management Service Delivery Management IT Service Management ITSM Service Level Management SLM Incident Management Continuous Improvement Service Quality Management Risk Compliance Management SAP ecosystem understanding SAP Operations Tools management ITIL processes knowledge SAP-on-cloud architecture knowledge Infrastructure and Platform as a service management Core SAP Technical Skills Strong expertise in SAP S 4HANA Run Operations Solid understanding of SAP Finance FI CO SAP Logistics MM SD PP WM EWM SAP Basis Technical Operations SAP Fiori Authorizations Interfaces Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager Focused Run ChaRM Understanding of SAP integrations CPI PI PO third-party systems Service Management Governance Deep knowledge of ITIL ITSM frameworks Experience with multi-vendor AMS governance Strong service transition and stabilization experience Leadership Stakeholder Management Executive-level communication and influence Strong escalation and conflict resolution capability Ability to balance business urgency with operational discipline SAP Products SAP S 4HANA SAP BW 4HANA SAC SAP Solution Manager Focused Run SAP Fiori UI5 SAP CPI PI-PO Supporting Platforms ITSM tools ServiceNow preferred Monitoring tools SAP ALM APM AIOps Cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP - SAP workloads

📌 Gbs Its Sap Coe Delivery Lead (Karnataka)
🏢 Fresenius Medical Care
📍 Karnataka