Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: S/4HANA Functional Integration Lead

Location: Creve Coeur, MO, 63167

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

• To bridge engineering, business operations, process owners, and technical teams within Bayer Crop Science with the SAP CORE S/4HANA migration/implementation team.
• This person will combine strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship skills with solid hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA processes (e.g., Asset Management, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report).
• They will ensure that technology solutions are practical, adopted, and continuously improved - translating business needs into scalable, efficient system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic / Project Management / Problem Solving ( 50%)
• Act as a trusted partner between business teams and IT/SAP delivery teams.
• Work identify, uncover and resolve pain points, define user requirements, and align future-state processes.
• Translate complex business challenges into actionable technology or process improvements.
• Mediate conflicts between process owners, ensuring solutions balance local flexibility and global standardization.

Technical / Solution ( 50%):

• Oversee configuration of core SAP S/4HANA modules (Asset Management, Source to Pay (procurement), project systems).
• Troubleshoot integration and process issues across functional areas and work closely with technical teams.
• Communicate business process flows, data mappings, and integration touchpoints.
• Support user acceptance testing, documentation, and production readiness for new rollouts or enhancements.
• Help define KPIs and analytics for continuous improvement (e.g., process performance dashboards).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Interpersonal / Problem Solving
• Strong facilitation and relationship management skills
• Ability to translate between "business" and "IT" language
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment
• Clear communication and influence skills
• Curiosity and proactive problem-solving mindset

Technical / Functional:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP (ideally including S/4HANA)
• Deep understanding of at least one key process area.
• Experience with integrations (non-SAP systems, data interfaces)
• Strong grasp of master data governance and reporting

Preferred Background:

• Experience in large-scale transformations (especially post-merger integrations like Monsanto/Bayer).
• Exposure to agriculture, manufacturing, or life sciences is a plus.
• Proven track record in cross-functional coordination and driving adoption of new systems.
• Fluent English; additional language skills (e.g., Portuguese, German) advantageous for global teams.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Faster resolution of cross-functional SAP issues
• Improved user satisfaction and adoption rates
• Fewer "workarounds" or shadow systems
• Clear communication between business and IT

TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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