SAC Workforce Planning Techno-Functional Lead (m/f/d)

Job Title: SAC Workforce Planning Techno-Functional Lead

Location: [Dubai, preferred. Ok to consider foreign travellers]

Seniority Level: Senior Consultant / Lead

Department: SAP Data & Analytics Practice

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned SAC Workforce Planning Techno-Functional Lead to join our SAP Data & Analytics team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Workforce and Financial Planning, a strong background in solution architecture, and the ability to lead business engagement and solution delivery end-to-end.

This role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, hands-on experience with workshop facilitation, and prior work experience in a Global System Integrator or Big 4 consulting firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Techno-Functional Lead for SAC Workforce Planning engagements.
• Design and architect SAC solutions focused on Workforce and Financial Planning, ensuring alignment with HR and finance transformation goals.
• Prepare and conduct business and IT workshops, using design thinking methodologies to shape requirements and solution roadmaps.
• Translate business needs into functional design documents and architectural blueprints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data models, integrations, and planning logic for SAC.
• Support pre-sales, proposals, and solutioning for workforce planning opportunities.
• Align with technical and functional teams in delivering scalable solutions integrated with S/4HANA.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics, including solution architecture and program delivery.
• Proven hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Workforce and Financial Planning.
• Experience with SAP BPC for Planning is a plus.
• Track record of delivering SAC Workforce and HR data transformation programs, ideally in an S/4HANA environment.
• Strong facilitation skills with ability to lead workshops involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging both business and IT teams.
• Prior experience working in or with Global System Integrators or Big 4 firms is mandatory.
• Work experience in Retail or Automotive sectors is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and solution design skills.
  
  

Preferred Attributes:

Understanding of HR data models, workforce analytics, and enterprise planning frameworks.

• Ability to work across global delivery teams and coordinate efforts across regions.
• Self-starter with a consultative mindset and focus on delivering business value.
  
  

Halian Group:

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

SAC Workforce Planning Techno-Functional Lead in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates