Expert, Functional Lead- SAP SD

Empower transformation. Unlock value. Lead at scale.
At Schneider Electric, we're accelerating our digital future-and we're looking for a passionate, experienced Functional Lead (FL) to help us get there. You'll sit at the heart of our Enterprise IT organization within Digital, partnering with program scrum teams to define, plan, and deliver iterative releases using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Scrum team members, and Enabling teams to build solutions that standardize processes, remove friction, and create measurable business value.
General Summary

As a Functional Lead, you'll work alongside Product Management to drive transformation by providing both functional and technical expertise, identifying modern technology solutions and industry-leading practices. You'll help shape and deploy the transformation roadmap, identify and quantify value drivers, and ensure we deliver effective, efficient solutions that scale.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process expertise; drive solution and process standardization.
• Advise on design decisions and drive resolution with Product Owners.
• Confirm process scope and required customizations with Product Owners.
• Partner with Product Managers/Owners to identify and quantify value drivers.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and technical Product Owners; provide functional input into the Solution Roadmap and Architecture Runway.
• Participate in and support Scrum teams in sprint planning, execution, documentation, and delivery of user stories.
• Help teams segment, sequence, and prioritize work.
• Drive development and testing of the technical solution.
• Help address risks and clear impediments.
• Provide guidance and guardrails to ensure the solution aligns to vision.
• Encourage innovation and problem-solving to address user concerns without customizations where possible.
• Help teams identify test scope and verify end-to-end process coverage.
• Drive defect resolution and clear roadblocks.
• Collaborate with Functional and Development teams to ensure delivery of user stories within predefined sprints.
• Work with Change Management on stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help develop and execute a comprehensive cutover plan covering business & technical activities for the end-to-end solution.
• Participate in Program Ceremonies, including PI Planning and backlog grooming.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of order management in Sales and Distribution and SAP project execution capabilities, including industry-leading practices and technologies.
• Minimum 8 years as a technology/functional consultant in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), Pricing & Contracts, and Logistics Execution.
• Multi-platform experience with strong knowledge of SAP SD capabilities and integrations with Finance, Logistics, Project System (PS)-including complex Engineered-to-Order (ETO)-and Supply Chain Management.
• SAP S/4HANA hands-on experience and/or Salesforce knowledge; capable of designing, building, and implementing solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing integrations using SAP PI, SAP PO, SAP CPI, MuleSoft, etc.
• Proven leadership in multiple complex ERP implementation projects.
• Ability to provide configuration and analysis support for the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module, understanding classes, characteristics, tables, dependencies, profiles, and super BOMs/Routings.
• Experience with large-scale implementations that require cross-team solution design.
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and Salesforce/SAP implementation methodology, including project management tools and techniques.
• Understanding of Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum and/or Kanban); SAFe experience highly desired.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Persuasive communicator able to articulate key considerations for process standardization.
• Ability to manage large work efforts and coordinate distributed teams.
• End-to-end understanding of business processes and solution design.
• Proven experience with large business transformation programs leveraging SAP and Salesforce technologies.
• Excellent skills in servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and transparency.
• Strong collaboration and prioritization skills.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Servant Leader - Garners respect from team members and is willing to get involved where needed to get the job done.
• Strong Communicator - Communicates effectively with teams at all levels and functions, verbally and in writing.
• Operational & Performance Excellence - Effective time management; talented multi-tasker; proactive; strong organization skills; excellent teamwork.
• Facilitative - Leads and demonstrates value-add principles; guides the team to get the most from self-organization.
• Assertive - Ensures Agile/Scrum concepts and principles are adhered to; acts as a voice of reason for the good of the program and the team.
• Learner's Mindset - Interested in Lean-Agile mindset, methodologies, and processes, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Contextually Aware - First to notice differences and issues as they arise and escalate appropriately; sees the "big picture" while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-Management - Ability to manage one's own time effectively.
• Flexible & Unflappable - Responsive and adaptable to rapid, unplanned changes; remains calm and leads the team in the new direction.
• Transparent & Trustworthy - Builds a safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or judgment, with an emphasis on problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic - High-energy and positively engaged.

Why Schneider Electric?

Join a mission-driven team shaping modern, scalable digital platforms and processes. Here, your expertise turns complexity into clarity-and value into outcomes. Let's build what's next, together.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment. We appreciate your understanding.

Location: Our preferred candidates will be based in Nashville, TN. However we may consider candidates in our other Hub locatons: Carrolton, TX; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC or Westmont, IL

For this STATE based position, the expected compensation range is $114,400 - $171,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more.

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Client-provided location(s): Nashville, TN

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/98172?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-19T18:44:04