Principal Engineer

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About Autodesk

With Autodesk software, you have the power to Make Anything. The future of making is here, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. It's disrupting every industry: architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and media and entertainment. With the right knowledge and tools, this disruption is your opportunity. Our software is used by everyone - from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital scientists, students and hobbyists. We constantly explore new ways to integrate all dimensions of diversity across our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Our ultimate goal is to expand opportunities for anyone to imagine, design, and make a better world.    

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Engineer with deep SAP S/4HANA expertise to join our Growth Engineering Technology team. This role is pivotal in shaping enterprise-level strategies and driving digital transformation initiatives using SAP’s latest technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and other systems solutions across S2P and P2P domains, ensuring process optimization and business alignment

• Partner with business stakeholders, procurement, and finance teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, high-performing technical solutions

• Design and implement enhancements, interfaces, and extensions using SAP S/4HANA best practices, ensuring minimal customization and maximum value

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery including system configuration, integration, data migration, and user acceptance testing

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and performance optimization

• Provide guidance and mentorship to development and support teams, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and governance frameworks

• Collaborate with SAP COE, security, infrastructure, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless deployment and support

• Stay abreast of new SAP technologies and product roadmaps to inform strategic decisions and innovation opportunities

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in SAP ERP systems with 5+ years in SAP S/4HANA, specifically in the S2P and P2P areas

• Deep knowledge of SAP MM, Ariba, and integration with SAP FI, AP, and supplier collaboration tools

• Experience with SAP Fiori, CDS Views, ABAP enhancements, and APIs (OData/REST)

• Strong understanding of procurement processes including requisitioning, sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, invoicing, and payment

• Proven experience in large-scale SAP transformation projects, including greenfield or brownfield S/4HANA implementations

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and DevOps practices is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Ariba and SAP Business Network experience

• Knowledge of SAP Central Procurement, SRM migration, or Guided Buying

• Familiarity with tools like SAP Fieldglass, Open Text VIM, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), and Integration Suite

• Exposure to industry standards such as ISO 8000, SOX compliance, and supplier risk management frameworks

The Ideal Candidate

• You understand what it takes to build and support highly scalable and reliable platforms

• You know how to motivate and inspire your teams to be as effective as possible

• You can spot and attract amazing talent

• You have a passion for being a mentor and a teacher

• You are a leader with vision

• You have a sense of humor and don’t take yourself too seriously

• You take risks and can make quick decisions

• You can maneuver sometimes vague requirements

• You have a passion for continuous delivery

• You understand your job is to sometimes stay out of the way

• And last, but not least, you know how to execute and have demonstrated the ability to incrementally deliver on your team’s vision

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of end-to-end solutions within the Source-to-Purchase (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process areas

• Possess a deep understanding of S/4HANA, MM, Ariba, and integration points with finance and supply chain modules