**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. We are seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Implementation Consultant to manage and execute end-to-end implementation of the SuccessFactors HCM Suite, including Employee Central (Core HR) and other Talent modules such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance & Goals, Compensation, Learning, and Succession Planning. The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, and technical teams to deliver solutions that meet organizational requirements. **Your role and responsibilities** * Lead the design and configuration of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (Core HR) including: * Foundation Objects * Employee Data Management * Position Management * Business Rules & Workflows * Conduct requirement gathering workshops with HR and business stakeholders. * Prepare Business Process Documentation (BPD), Functional Specifications (FS), and Configuration Workbooks. * Configure the system based on the approved design documents. * Perform data migration activities using Employee Central Import Templates and ensure data accuracy and validation. * Design and set up Role-Based Permissions (RBP) and security framework. * Integrate Employee Central with Payroll (SAP or third-party) and other modules (Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation). * Manage Testing cycles (Unit Testing, SIT, UAT) and resolve defects. * Deliver end-user training, super-user enablement, and go-live support. * Ensure compliance with SAP Activate Methodology or agreed project methodology. * Stay updated on SuccessFactors quarterly releases and apply relevant changes. * Provide post-implementation support and issue resolution. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, IT, or related fields. * 4+ years of experience in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central. * 2+ full-cycle end-to-end implementations of SuccessFactors EC. * Strong understanding of: * Metadata Framework (MDF) * Business Rules * Workflows * Position Management * Experience in Integration (using Integration Center, API, or middleware tools like SAP CPI, Dell Boomi). * SuccessFactors Employee Central Certification (mandatory for implementation roles). * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Excellent communication and client-facing skills. **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.