Actively Hiring
CO
SAP Aftersales
Cognizant
Dubai
Skills:
Debugging
SQL
Job Description
Job Title: SAP Aftersales
Company: Cognizant
Job Category: SAP ABAP
Roles & Responsibilities:
Job Summary
Drive complex SAP automotive solutions as a technical lead with strong experience in S4 HANA SAP Automotive SAP Vehicle Management System and SAP DBM After Sale while partnering closely with IT business support and customer experience stakeholders in a hybrid day shift role to deliver robust reliable platforms that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across global automotive operations.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Lead business process workshops fit\-gap analysis and solution blueprint activities.
Workshop Management
Parts \& Inventory Management
Recall Campaign Management
Work closely with development teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
Development Support
Hypercare Support
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives and Proaxia VSS implementations.
Technical \& Integration Support
Debug SAP programs and collaborate with ABAP developers to resolve complex issues.
Provide continuous support to business users and support teams.
Production Support \& Continuous Improvement
Provide L2/L3 support for Automotive Aftersales applications.
Lead enhancement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
SAP Dealer Business Management (DBM)
Service Management
Parts Management
Ability to analyze ABAP code and collaborate effectively with developers.
Interface Monitoring
SAP MM (Materials Management)
Minimum 2\-3 end\-to\-end SAP implementations rollouts or upgrade projects.
Workshop Monitoring
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Lead end to end technical solutioning for S4 HANA SAP Automotive platforms to ensure stable scalable and high performing applications that support core automotive business processes across markets.
* Oversee configuration and enhancement of SAP Vehicle Management System to optimize vehicle lifecycle tracking pricing and delivery information for internal teams and external partners.
* Provide deep technical guidance on SAP DBM After Sale modules to streamline service management spare parts handling and warranty processing for improved customer satisfaction.
* Coordinate with IT business support teams to translate complex business requirements into robust SAP design specifications that reduce manual work and operational risk.
* Collaborate with customer experience stakeholders to align digital journey touchpoints with SAP automotive capabilities enabling more consistent and proactive engagement across channels.
* Drive high quality technical documentation including functional designs configuration guides and support runbooks to ensure long term maintainability of implemented solutions.
* Perform detailed impact analysis and regression validation for change requests and upgrades within S4 HANA automotive landscapes to protect business continuity.
* Execute root cause analysis for critical incidents in SAP Vehicle Management System and DBM After Sale to restore services quickly and prevent recurrence through targeted fixes.
* Support integration activities between S4 HANA automotive modules and external systems such as dealer applications logistics platforms and financial tools for seamless data flow.
* Mentor project team members on SAP automotive best practices and reusable components to improve delivery consistency and reduce implementation cycle time.
* Coordinate hybrid work model collaboration using digital tools to maintain efficient communication and knowledge sharing across onsite and remote participants in the day shift.
* Engage proactively with stakeholders to report progress key risks and mitigation plans ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.
* Continuously evaluate emerging SAP automotive features and industry trends to propose value driven enhancements that strengthen competitiveness and societal impact through safer and more efficient mobility solutions.
Work Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Availability: Full time
Requirements
Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency customer experience and operational performance.
Requirements Gathering \& Documentation
Engage with business stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements.
Business Requirement Documents (BRD)
Requirement Gathering
Validate business requirements and ensure solution quality.
Required Skills \& Experience
Functional Expertise
Minimum 5\+ years of SAP Automotive experience.
Project Experience
Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Proaxia VSS and SRS (Service Resource Scheduling).
Experience in SAP S/4HANA Automotive transformations.
SAP Certification in relevant modules preferred.
Experience in Automotive Retail Dealership environments is highly desirable.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related discipline.
SAP Certification(s) preferred.
Qualifications
* Possess five to nine years of hands on experience working as a technical lead or senior consultant within S4 HANA SAP Automotive environments delivering complex implementations.
* Demonstrate strong expertise in SAP Vehicle Management System including configuration of vehicle master data order handling and status management for automotive enterprises.
* Show proven experience with SAP DBM After Sale processes covering service reception job card management parts ordering and billing activities in automotive service networks.
* Exhibit practical background in IT business support roles involving incident resolution change request delivery and stakeholder communication for mission critical systems.
* Apply solid understanding of customer experience concepts such as journey mapping service responsiveness and digital touchpoint integration within SAP automotive ecosystems.
* Utilize strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate technical issues design options and performance bottlenecks leading to timely and effective resolutions.
* Communicate effectively in cross functional teams conveying complex SAP topics in an accessible manner and building trust with business and technology counterparts.
* Adapt successfully to hybrid working arrangements demonstrating discipline autonomy and effective use of collaboration platforms during day shift assignments.
Key Skills: Debugging, SQL
Salary: Not disclosed