SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) Lead

Location: Full Remote – Europe preferred

Duration:: 12 months (Start Date: January 1st, 2027)

Project Context

This role is part of a major global enterprise transformation program for a leading specialty chemicals organization.

The project involves a greenfield SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud Edition) and SuccessFactors implementation, driving global process harmonization, data migration, and end-to-end HR transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) workstream and manage the dedicated EC delivery team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the client, bringing an "outside-in" perspective and leveraging examples from previous global implementations to constructively challenge legacy processes.
• Design and deliver robust, scalable EC solutions optimized for a greenfield enterprise landscape.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other program leads (including S/4HANA Finance, IT, and Data Migration) to ensure seamless architectural and process alignment.
• Proactively plan workstream activities, anticipate risks, and drive deliverables according to the overarching program roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive, hands-on configuration and delivery experience in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Proven track record operating as the Lead Consultant or Lead Architect on at least 2 full-lifecycle EC implementations.
• Deep architectural understanding of Core HR processes and the integration touchpoints between SuccessFactors EC and SAP S/4HANA.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide constructive pushback, offer alternative solutions, and guide executive decision-making.
• Strong team leadership, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Language Requirements: English (Fluent)