Lead Associate - SAP

• Job Family:
  Digital Product and Technology
• Sub Job Family: DPEx General
• Preferred type of working:
  Hybrid
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  3 - 6
• Business unit: NAG

dy's "Good Health Can't Wait"
By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference fortheircommunity andeverycommunity.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
dy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.

We are seeking a Manager/ Lead Associate– SAP to manage the design and implementation of SAP & EDI solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. Your role involves implementing end-to-end integration solutions and driving innovation within the SAP ecosystem. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and enforcing governance processes, you will play a vital role in optimizing efficiency and ensuring successful project delivery.

The role will be based in Princeton, NJ (In - person) and report to Lead Architect - SAP.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for implementing strategic plans and roadmaps for SAP solutions, driving development and implementation within specified timelines and budget, and ensuring quality standards.
• You will be responsible for managing the design and development of SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements, industry best practices, and SAP standards. This includes SAP ECC, S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BW/4
  
  HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, and other SAP modules, considering scalability, performance, and integration requirements.
• You will be responsible for end-to-end integration solutions between SAP and other enterprise systems, defining integration patterns, data exchange mechanisms, and API management strategies.
• You will be responsible for implementation of SAP ATTP, including serialization protocols, data mapping, and communication standards to meet business serialization requirement.
• You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for automation and innovation within the SAP ecosystem, leveraging technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, and intelligent automation to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Responsible for Development and maintenance of overall EDI systems, including data mapping, translation, and communication protocols.
• You will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners, to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• You will be responsible for staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in SAP, and drive innovation within the organization.
• You will be responsible for managing the project teams, focusing them on tasks and driving their productivity and performance.
• You will be responsible for developing a cohesive team and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Educational qualification: A Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum work experience: 5 - 7 years of experience in related field; preferably from Pharma industry.

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of SAP, including SAP ECC, S/4
  
  HANA, SAP BW/4
  
  HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform, and SAP integration technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration).
• Experience in cloud computing concepts and services, with experience in implementing SAP solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API management, and messaging protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, JMS).
• Experience with SAP implementation methodologies (e.g., ASAP, Activate) and cloud migration strategies (e.g., lift-and-shift, re-platforming, re-architecting).
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and tools for SAP deployments, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Proficiency in EDI standards such as EDIFACT, ANSI X12, and XML and communication protocols like AS2, SFTP and FTP.
• Knowledge and exposure to Serialization process through SAP ATTP and other serialization tool such as RFXcel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make informed decisions under uncertainty and pressure, considering various factors and stakeholders'…