SAP S/4HANA Service & Warranty Lead

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Service & Warranty Lead Location: Newark, CA (4 - Days office is must)

The SAP S/4HANA Service & Warranty Lead will be responsible for designing, leading, and delivering end-to-end service management and warranty solutions on SAP S/4HANA for an automotive enterprise. This role acts as the functional authority for After-Sales, Service Operations, and Warranty processes, working closely with business stakeholders, SAP technical teams, and system integrators to enable scalable, compliant, and customer-centric solutions.

The role is critical in supporting dealer networks, OEM warranty claims, recall management, and service execution across vehicles, parts, and service contracts.

Solution Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Service and Warranty solution design, aligned with automotive best practices.
• Define target architecture leveraging:
• SAP S/4HANA Service (Embedded Service Management)
• SAP CS / SD Service scenarios
• SAP Warranty Management
• Integration with SAP MM, PM/EAM, FI/CO, and CRM/Customer Experience tools
• Drive fit-to-standard workshops and gap analysis with business stakeholders.
• Business Process Ownership
• Own and optimize After-Sales Service and Warranty processes, including:
• Warranty claim adjudication (dealer and third-party)
• Vehicle and parts warranty tracking
• Labor operation and failure code management
• Goodwill and recall campaign handling
• Service order processing and billing
• Align global and regional service processes while supporting localization needs.
• Act as the primary functional lead and advisor for Service and Warranty within S/4HANA programs.
• Partner with:
• After-Sales Operations
• Quality and Engineering
• Finance and Controlling
• Dealer Network and Business Transformation teams
• Translate business strategy into executable SAP designs and roadmaps.
• Lead functional configuration, design reviews, and solution validation across program phases (Explore, Realize, Deploy).
• Ensure integration consistency across:
• Vehicle Master & VIN handling
• Parts logistics
• Financial settlement and accruals
• Support testing strategy (SIT/UAT), cutover planning, and production readiness.
• Enforce SAP and automotive compliance standards.
• SAP & Functional Expertise
• 10+ years of SAP experience with strong leadership in Service and Warranty domains.
• Hands-on experience with:
• SAP S/4HANA Service or SAP CS
• SAP Warranty Management
• Service Orders, Notifications, and Settlement
• Deep understanding of automotive after-sales processes and dealer ecosystems.
• Experience leading large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor functional teams and influence design decisions across workstreams.
• Experience integrating S/4HANA with:
• SAP FSM or CRM/CEC
• Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• External warranty or adjudication platforms

Working knowledge of IDocs, APIs, and integration patterns