About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP SD Lead Consultant with 12 to 15 years of expertise in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong functional leadership capabilities, extensive SAP implementation and AMS experience, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation and global rollout programs.
Role: SAP SD Consultant Lead-
Location: Pune
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Experience: 12 to 15 Years
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Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Lead and facilitate requirement discovery workshops with business stakeholders.
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Drive global template design and process standardization initiatives.
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Conduct fit-gap analysis and define future-state business processes.
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Lead SAP SD solution architecture reviews and design governance activities.
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Oversee system configuration, testing, deployment, and release planning.
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Manage cutover planning, go-live execution, hypercare, and stabilization activities.
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Lead ECC to S/4HANA migration and transformation initiatives.
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Ensure alignment of SAP solutions with business objectives and industry best practices.
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Lead SAP SD application support and AMS engagements.
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Govern Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management
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Drive SLA and KPI compliance across support engagements.
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Manage critical business incidents and escalation handling.
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Conduct service review meetings and operational governance reviews.
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Drive continuous service improvement and process optimization initiatives.
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Ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence.
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Lead end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) solution design and implementation.
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Configure and optimize Sales Order Processing, Advanced Pricing, Rebate Management, Settlement Management, Credit Management, Returns Processing.
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Intercompany Sales Processes
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Cross-Company Transactions
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Logistics Execution
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Customer Fulfilment Processes
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Support global rollouts and multi-country implementation programs.
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Identify opportunities for process automation and business transformation.
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Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Operations teams.
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Present solution recommendations and transformation roadmaps to leadership.
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Manage project risks, dependencies, and escalation paths.
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Coordinate with technical, integration, and infrastructure teams.
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Support business process optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
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Ensure delivery milestones and project objectives are achieved successfully.
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Lead SAP SD functional workstreams across implementation and support programs.
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Mentor and guide junior consultants and functional teams.
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Conduct design reviews and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.
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Support estimation, proposal development, solutioning, and presales activities.
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Participate in RFP responses and customer presentations.
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Drive governance reviews, executive reporting, and project health assessments.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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12 to 15 years of SAP SD consulting experience.
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Strong expertise in Order-to-Cash (OTC), Advanced Pricing, Rebate Processing, Settlement Management, Credit Management, Returns Management, Logistics Execution, Customer Fulfillment
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Intercompany and Cross-Company Processes
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Strong understanding of end-to-end sales and distribution business processes.
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Extensive experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
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Hands-on experience in S/4HANA Implementations, S/4HANA Migrations, Global Rollouts, Business Process Transformation, SAP Activate Methodology
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Minimum 3+ end-to-end SAP implementation projects.
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Experience leading AMS and production support engagements.
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Strong expertise in Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, SLA Governance, KPI Monitoring
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Experience managing critical business escalations and service reviews.
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Experience leading functional workstreams and consulting teams.
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Strong client-facing consulting experience.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Proven experience managing large enterprise programs and transformations.
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Ability to drive governance, decision-making, and executive reporting.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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