SAP S/4HANA Service & Warranty Lead – Automotive

Lumiere Systems•Newark, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.