Senior SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead u2013 Procure-to-...

Overview Senior SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead u2013 Procure-to-Pay & Retail (PMW220) Bowhead is seeking a Senior SAP S/4HANA Functional Lead. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving functional design, integration strategy, and executive decision support across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Food services and Retail domains within a large-scale S/4HANA transformation.This is a senior advisory role, not a configuration or transactional support position. The selected candidate will operate at the intersection of functional architecture, integration, and governance, shaping decisions that impact cost, schedule, audit posture, and mission outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a combination of: + Deep SAP functional expertise in Procure-to-Pay, Food preparation and food services along with Retail knowledge. + Strong understanding of DoD financial, logistics, and supply chain processes are desired + Ability to bridge functional, technical, and business domains + Confidence operating as a trusted advisor at the senior leadership level + A bias toward clarity, structure, and decision-driven outcomes This role is critical to ensuring ERP+ remains the authoritative financial and logistics control platform while enabling a disciplined and effective transition to SAP S/4HANA. The selected candidate will directly influence program direction, integration strategy, and executive decision-making. Responsibilities Advisory & Leadership + Advise Government leadership across all phases of the ERP+ lifecycle, providing expert guidance on SAP S/4HANA functional capabilities and solution design + Lead cross-command engagements to align stakeholders on Procure-to-Pay and Retail processes, priorities, and outcomes + Translate complex functional and technical concepts into clear, decision-ready materials for senior leadership and governance boards Functional Design & Integration + Lead end-to-end process design across Procure-to-Pay, Logistics, and Retail domains + Evaluate requirements against SAP S/4HANA standard capabilities, identifying fit/gap and recommended solution approaches + Drive integration alignment across Supply Chain, Finance, Data, Reporting, and external systems + Assess impacts of proposed changes to existing Navy ERP capabilities and downstream systems Governance, Risk & Decision Support + Lead functional governance activities to validate System Integrator designs and ensure alignment with SAP leading practices and DoD standards + Drive analysis of business drivers, cost/schedule impacts, and performance improvements to inform Government decisions + Identify and communicate risks, dependencies, and constraints impacting modernization efforts + Develop and refine business cases, COAs, and executive briefings supporting program direction ERP+ Modernization & Transformation Support + Support S/4HANA transformation activities across Enterprise Structure, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data, and Integration domains + Decompose and refine requirements into actionable functional and technical solution concepts + Evaluate design trade-offs and recommend approaches that balance standardization, flexibility, and long-term sustainment + Monitor key business and technical metrics, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions Qualifications Required: + Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field + Ten or more (10+) years SAP experience, with deep expertise in Procure-to-Pay within complex enterprise environments (DoD/Navy ERP strongly preferred) + Five or more (5+) years hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience, including participation in transformation or migration initiatives + Demonstrated expertise across SAP modules including MM, Retail, SD, and EWM + Strong experience leading cross-functional process design and integration discussions + Proven ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings and decision support materials + Experience advising senior Government stakeholders and navigating complex governance environments Preferred + Experience supporting federal financial systems, audit readiness, and funds control frameworks + Familiarity with integration across Finance (FI/CO), Funds Management (FM), or Grants Management (GM) + Prior experience supporting Navy ERP or similar large-scale DoD ERP programs + Understanding of ERP modernization lifecycle, governance structures, and System Integrator oversight Additional Requirements + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities + Ability to operate independently while collaborating across distributed teams + Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Optional Proficiency with + Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) + Data Analytics (Databricks, Qlik, etc.) Target salary range is $220K to $250K depending upon experience. Physical Demands: + Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds + Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time + Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-JR1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UICu2019s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicantu2019s resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (. All candidates must apply online at , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community Join our Talent Community (to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. ID _2026-25064_ Category _Information Technology_ Location : Location _US-DC-Washington_ Min _USD $220,000.00/Yr._ Max _USD $250,000.00/Yr._ Minimum Clearance Required _Secret_ Travel Requirement _N/A_

Created: 2026-05-02