Bristlecone India Limited is seeking an Associate Principal for the SAP Modernization - Delivery team. The role will spearhead end-to-end SAP transformation initiatives, drive quality governance, and embed automation and data-driven insights to elevate client satisfaction and operational excellence. You will mentor a high-performing team, manage escalations, and champion best-practice knowledge sharing across the organization.

- 5+ years of experience in SAP delivery, modernization, or related enterprise transformation.
- Proven track record leading large, multi-disciplinary teams (10+ members) in quality and delivery functions.
- Deep understanding of SAP modules, escalation handling, and compliance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, AI/ML automation, and process-automation tools.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in designing onboarding, training, and readiness programs.
- Expertise in root-cause analysis, corrective-action planning, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ITIL).
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.





- Drive end-to-end delivery of SAP modernization projects, aligning with Bristlecone s methodology and client expectations.
- Lead quality governance, compliance checks, and continuous process improvement across delivery teams.
- Design and execute onboarding and readiness programs for current SAP consultants to accelerate production readiness.
- Own escalation management, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for breached tickets.
- Provide data-driven insights on operational efficiency, process adherence, and client satisfaction to senior leadership.
- Champion AI-enabled automation of audit and monitoring activities to reduce manual effort.
- Oversee migration initiatives from legacy tools (e.g., SPC) to ServiceNow or similar platforms.
- Author and maintain comprehensive knowledge-base documentation and best-practice guides.
- Facilitate cross-functional governance forums and knowledge-sharing sessions with regional SPOCs and EIS teams.
- Mentor and develop a team of 10+ quality and delivery professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.

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📌 Associate Principal - SAP (Bengaluru)
🏢 Bristlecone
📍 Bengaluru