SAP Solution Lead (Techno-Functional) | Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid (Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN)
Our client, a large enterprise organization undergoing a major SAP transformation initiative, is seeking an SAP Solution Lead on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. This position is available in either Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana, with a hybrid schedule (Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday through Thursday onsite).
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a high-visibility SAP modernization program focused on customer service and Meter-to-Cash business processes. The ideal candidate will blend functional SAP expertise with technical oversight, helping drive solution design, fit-gap analysis, testing strategy, integrations, and overall delivery governance. If you're looking for a role where you can influence architecture decisions, collaborate with enterprise stakeholders, and help shape the future state of SAP capabilities, this opportunity offers significant visibility, long-term growth potential, and a path to permanent employment.
Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills & Experience
• Currently authorized to work in the United States (US Citizen or Green Card holder)
• Minimum 7 years of SAP solution delivery experience including design, configuration, development, integration, and testing activities
• Experience delivering SAP solutions within complex enterprise and multi-vendor environments
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• SAP BTP / Integration Suite experience
• Experience with SAP Service Cloud / C4C environments
• Experience with SAP integration technologies, APIs, and middleware platforms
• Understanding of SAP FICA and related utility customer processes
• Experience conducting fit-gap analysis and recommending standard versus customized SAP solutions
• Experience overseeing SAP testing activities including Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance Testing
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and enterprise integration patterns
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality tools
• Understanding of SAP security models and SAP GRC Access Control
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills
Desired Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• SAP certifications (Associate, Professional, or related)
• SAP ABAP development experience
• SAP BASIS knowledge
• Utility or energy industry experience
• SAP Analytics Cloud experience
• SAP Business Data Cloud experience
• Experience integrating SAP with non-SAP platforms such as MuleSoft, IAM tools, and API management solutions
• Experience with enterprise data migration initiatives
• Knowledge of master data management practices
• Experience with AI-enabled SAP technologies such as Joule
• Familiarity with change management and user adoption initiatives
• Experience using Jira, qTest, or similar project and test management tools
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP BTP / Integration Suite
• SAP Service Cloud (C4C)
• SAP FICA
• REST APIs and SAP Integrations
• SAP GRC
• DevSecOps / CI-CD
• ABAP
• BASIS
Daily Responsibilities
• Perform techno-functional SAP solution reviews, design validation, and test result assessments
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and identify opportunities to leverage SAP best practices versus custom development
• Provide oversight of end-to-end SAP functional processes within Meter-to-Cash and Customer Service domains
• Review and guide SAP application design, configuration, customization, and integration activities
• Monitor SAP RICEFW deliverables and ensure alignment with enterprise requirements
• Drive and coordinate testing efforts including Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance Testing
• Collaborate with internal and third-party implementation teams to ensure timely SAP solution delivery
• Support deployment, cutover, hypercare, and knowledge transfer activities
• Ensure SAP security, role design, compliance controls, and governance standards are met
• Promote SAP DevSecOps best practices including CI/CD automation and quality controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful SAP integrations across the enterprise landscape
• Establish monitoring and support practices for SAP performance, error handling, and operational stability
• Participate in governance meetings, status reporting, risk management, and issue resolution activities
Work Environment
• Hybrid Schedule
- Monday & Friday: Remote
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Onsite
• Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN
• Parking available onsite (not reimbursed)
You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.