IT Engineer - SAP Solution Lead

SAP Solution Lead (Techno-Functional) | Contract-to-Hire | Hybrid (Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN)
Our client, a large enterprise organization undergoing a major SAP transformation initiative, is seeking an SAP Solution Lead on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. This position is available in either Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana, with a hybrid schedule (Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday through Thursday onsite). This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a high-visibility SAP modernization program focused on customer service and Meter-to-Cash business processes.

The ideal candidate will blend functional SAP expertise with technical oversight, helping drive solution design, fit-gap analysis, testing strategy, integrations, and overall delivery governance. If you're looking for a role where you can influence architecture decisions, collaborate with enterprise stakeholders, and help shape the future state of SAP capabilities, this opportunity offers significant visibility, long-term growth potential, and a path to permanent employment.

Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills & Experience
Currently authorized to work in the United States ()
Minimum 7 years of SAP solution delivery experience including design, configuration, development, integration, and testing activities
Experience delivering SAP solutions within complex enterprise and multi-vendor environments
Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
SAP BTP / Integration Suite experience
Experience with SAP Service Cloud / C4C environments
Experience with SAP integration technologies, APIs, and middleware platforms
Understanding of SAP FICA and related utility customer processes
Experience conducting fit-gap analysis and recommending standard versus customized SAP solutions
Experience overseeing SAP testing activities including Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance Testing
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and enterprise integration patterns
Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality tools
Understanding of SAP security models and SAP GRC Access Control
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills

Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
SAP certifications (Associate, Professional, or related)
SAP ABAP development experience
SAP BASIS knowledge
Utility or energy industry experience
SAP Analytics Cloud experience
SAP Business Data Cloud experience
Experience integrating SAP with non-SAP platforms such as MuleSoft, IAM tools, and API management solutions
Experience with enterprise data migration initiatives
Knowledge of master data management practices
Experience with AI-enabled SAP technologies such as Joule
Familiarity with change management and user adoption initiatives
Experience using Jira, qTest, or similar project and test management tools
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
SAP S/4HANA
SAP BTP / Integration Suite
SAP Service Cloud (C4C)
SAP FICA
REST APIs and SAP Integrations
SAP GRC
DevSecOps / CI-CD
ABAP
BASIS
Daily Responsibilities
Perform techno-functional SAP solution reviews, design validation, and test result assessments
Conduct fit-gap analysis and identify opportunities to leverage SAP best practices versus custom development
Provide oversight of end-to-end SAP functional processes within Meter-to-Cash and Customer Service domains
Review and guide SAP application design, configuration, customization, and integration activities
Monitor SAP RICEFW deliverables and ensure alignment with enterprise requirements
Drive and coordinate testing efforts including Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance Testing
Collaborate with internal and third-party implementation teams to ensure timely SAP solution delivery
Support deployment, cutover, hypercare, and knowledge transfer activities
Ensure SAP security, role design, compliance controls, and governance standards are met
Promote SAP DevSecOps best practices including CI/CD automation and quality controls
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful SAP integrations across the enterprise landscape
Establish monitoring and support practices for SAP performance, error handling, and operational stability
Participate in governance meetings, status reporting, risk management, and issue resolution activities
Work Environment
Hybrid Schedule

• Monday & Friday: Remote
• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Onsite

Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN
Parking available onsite (not reimbursed)
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.