SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant will provide technical and functional support and maintenance services for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA systems as part of a project focused on delivering high-quality SAP solutions. The role involves ensuring the effective implementation configuration and ongoing support of the SAP PS module to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Configuration and Customization: Configure and customize the SAP PS module in both SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA environments to align with business processes including project structures cost planning budgeting scheduling and resource management.

Functional Support: Provide expert functional support for SAP PS including project definition work breakdown structures (WBS) network activities milestones and integration with other SAP modules (e.g. FI/CO MM SD PM).

Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAP PS including system performance interfaces and enhancements using ABAP Fiori or other relevant technologies.

System Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as applying patches updates and enhancements to ensure system stability and compliance with SAP best practices.

Business Process Optimization: Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze and optimize project management processes ensuring alignment with SAP PS capabilities.

Data Migration: Support data migration activities from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4 HANA ensuring data integrity and consistency in the PS module.

Integration: Ensure seamless integration of SAP PS with other modules (e.g. FI/CO for cost controlling MM for procurement and HCM for resource planning) in both ECC and S/4 HANA environments.

Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver end-user training create user manuals and maintain detailed documentation for configurations processes and custom developments.

Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate SAP PS configurations and enhancements.

Project Management Support: Assist project managers in planning and executing SAP PS-related tasks ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.

Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all configurations and processes adhere to SAP best practices industry standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.

Experience:

o Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an SAP PS Consultant with expertise in both SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA.

o Proven track record of delivering at least two full-cycle SAP PS implementations including blueprinting configuration testing and go-live support.

o Experience with SAP PS integration with FI/CO MM SD and other modules.

o Familiarity with SAP S/4 HANAs simplified data models and Fiori-based user interfaces.

Technical Skills:

o Strong knowledge of SAP PS configuration including project profiles WBS elements networks cost planning budgeting and settlement processes.

o Proficiency in ABAP for custom developments and debugging (desirable).

o Experience with SAP Fiori apps for PS and knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.

o Understanding of SAP HANA database concepts and their impact on PS module performance.

Functional Skills:

o Deep understanding of project management processes such as cost control resource management and scheduling within SAP PS.

o Ability to map business requirements to SAP PS solutions effectively.

o Strong problem-solving skills to address functional and technical issues.

Certifications (preferred):

o SAP Certified Application Associate SAP S/4 HANA Project Systems.

o SAP Certified Application Associate SAP ECC Project Systems.

Required Skills:

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field. Experience: o Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an SAP PS Consultant with expertise in both SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA. o Proven track record of delivering at least two full-cycle SAP PS implementations including blueprinting configuration testing and go-live support. o Experience with SAP PS integration with FI/CO MM SD and other modules. o Familiarity with SAP S/4 HANAs simplified data models and Fiori-based user interfaces. Technical Skills: o Strong knowledge of SAP PS configuration including project profiles WBS elements networks cost planning budgeting and settlement processes. o Proficiency in ABAP for custom developments and debugging (desirable). o Experience with SAP Fiori apps for PS and knowledge of SAP Activate methodology. o Understanding of SAP HANA database concepts and their impact on PS module performance. Functional Skills: o Deep understanding of project management processes such as cost control resource management and scheduling within SAP PS. o Ability to map business requirements to SAP PS solutions effectively. o Strong problem-solving skills to address functional and technical issues. Certifications (preferred): o SAP Certified Application Associate SAP S/4 HANA Project Systems. o SAP Certified Application Associate SAP ECC Project Systems.