SAP S/4 HANA Implementation- Consulting Principal

About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the Role As a Business Process Management (BPM) Consulting Principal, you will make an impact by leading process design, optimization, and transformation initiatives for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation at a major utility client. You will be a valued member of the Utilities Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, SAP functional and technical teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders. In this role, you will: Lead workshops to capture current‑state processes and define future‑state models using BPMN and SAP Business Process Diagrams (BPDs). Develop process flows, step‑level details, and key design decisions aligned with SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Map business requirements to SAP modules including IS‑U, EAM, FSM, and C4C. Collaborate with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of BPM workflows with S/4HANA components. Support configuration, RICEFW development, and testing cycles including unit, integration, and UAT. Facilitate cross‑functional alignment between business, IT, and external vendors. Drive change management and training initiatives to support process adoption. Ensure process designs comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards relevant to the utility sector. Maintain traceability through Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Business Process Master List (BPML). Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a client‑facing position that requires frequent travel to client sites as needed. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field. 16+ years of BPM consulting experience, preferably in utilities or SAP environments. Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules and integration tools (e.g., SAP PO, BTP, BPM, BRM). Experience with utility‑specific processes such as meter‑to‑cash, outage management, and asset lifecycle. Proficiency in BPM tools (e.g., Signavio, ARIS, IBM BPM, Appian). Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. These will help you succeed SAP S/4HANA certification. PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification. Utility industry certifications (e.g., NERC, FERC compliance awareness). We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Work Authorization:Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $122,400–$194,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) plan and contributions Employee stock purchase plan Employee assistance program 10 paid holidays plus PTO Paid parental leave and fertility assistance Learning and development certifications and programs #J-18808-Ljbffr