SAP Proposal to Reward (P2R) Process Architect / Lead

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work: The SAP Proposal to Reward Process Architect will lead the S/4HANA Proposal to Reward (P2R) Functional Business Process capability for the organization, specifically focused on Federal Grants Management (Grantor). Develops and implements an S/4HANA solution design that manages the end-to-end Grantor lifecycle: from the creation of funding opportunities and receipt of grant proposals to technical evaluation, committee review, and formal award obligation. Works with key stakeholders to understand federal mandates, design business processes for merit-based selection, and provide S/4HANA technology solutions that integrate with Funds Management (FM) and US Federal Accounting. Leads the build and ongoing maintenance of the process capability. The SAP Functional Lead is responsible for leading complex business and system analysis, design, and testing. Key responsibilities: Lead and coordinate functional team activities across Grantee Management, Program Management, Proposal Evaluation, and Award Obligation workstreams Provide guidance and direction to the functional team, ensuring alignment with Federal Budgetary Ledger (FBL) requirements and the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) Oversee the implementation of SAP Grantor solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements for federal compliance (e.g., DATA Act reporting, SF-424 forms, and 2 CFR 200) Collaborate with stakeholders (Grant Officers and Program Managers) to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, focusing on the transparency and auditability of the award process Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, utilizing SAP Fiori to streamline the reviewer experience and provide real-time dashboards on "Obligated vs. Outlaid" funds Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks related to the migration of legacy grant data and complex multi-year funding structures Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery methodology, promoting efficient and effective project delivery Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring seamless integration between P2R and the Budget to Report (B2R) team for fund availability checks and Procure to Pay (P2P) for related contract actions Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill growth in areas like Public Sector Management (PSM), Funds Management (FM), and Business Rule Framework plus (BRFplus) for automated eligibility scoring Stay informed about SAP updates (such as SAP Tax and Revenue Management or Public Sector Collection and Disbursement) and federal industry best practices to drive continuous improvement Here’s what you need: 8+ years of experience in SAP project management, demonstrating a deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA Public Sector and Grants Management (GM) modules Proven leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing federal grant cycles or large-scale financial assistance programs In-depth knowledge of delivery methodologies and practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum) Proficiency in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management specific to federal fiscal year-end deadlines and statutory reporting Ability to align SAP P2R project goals with bro ... (truncated, view full listing at source)