SAP Functional Lead Force Lifecycle Management

Codeninja

Lead and manage the FLM or TM functional domain across all project phases from design through go-live and post-implementation support

Define and own the solution architecture for Force Lifecycle or Transportation processes, aligned with SAP Defense & Security best practices

Conduct requirement-gathering workshops, fit-gap analyses, and solution design sessions with the defense ministry client

Lead and supervise functional team members, monitoring day-to-day performance and quality of deliverables

Collaborate with technical, security, and other functional domain leads to ensure integrated, end-to-end solutions

Engage with the authorization team to implement appropriate security models, including defense-grade access controls

Drive issue resolution throughout implementation, testing, upgrade, and service pack cycles

Review and contribute to shared project deliverables including UAT plans, configuration documents, and cutover strategies

Establish performance baselines and monitor system performance, leading optimization activities post go-live

Manage change requests by documenting and justifying the business need for scope changes

Build and maintain effective relationships with the client and cross-functional team members

Module-Specific Requirements

FLM Force Lifecycle Management:

• SAP Defense & Security Force Lifecycle Management module
• Military personnel readiness and unit management
• Equipment and asset lifecycle tracking for defense inventories
• Operational deployment planning and force readiness reporting
• Integration with SAP PM, MM, HR, and defense-specific modules
• Prior experience with a defense ministry or armed forces client is mandatory

TM Transportation Management:

• SAP TM (standalone or S/4HANA embedded) implementation
• Freight order management, carrier selection, and route optimization
• Defense logistics: supply convoy planning and inter-base transfers
• Shipment tracking, load planning, and freight cost settlement
• Integration with SAP MM, SD, EWM, and GTS
• Government or defense logistics experience strongly preferred

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent

SAP Certification in a relevant module mandatory

Business-level proficiency in both Arabic and English mandatory

Experience

15+ years of total SAP experience with deep expertise in FLM (SAP Defense & Security) and/or SAP TM

Minimum 5 years of SAP project experience within defense, military, or government ministry environments non-negotiable

Proven track record leading functional teams on large-scale SAP programs

Expert-level knowledge of SAP Activate methodology across the full project lifecycle

Strong understanding of SAP integration across FICO, HR, MM, and BI from a functional perspective

Knowledge of SAP security models including SSO and IDM from an integration standpoint

Familiarity with ITIL practices Incident, Problem, and Request Management

Experience with enterprise-wide system implementation challenges and change request processes

Core Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Solution design

SAP Activate

ITIL Foundation

Requirements gathering

Arabic & English

Risk management

Change management

Defense sector knowledge

Performance monitoring

UAT oversight