Johannesburg: SAP Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Functional Consultant posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The role involves providing technical and functional support and maintenance services for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA systems, with a focus on the SAP Enterprise Project Management (EPM) module.

Job Summary

The SAP EPM Functional Consultant will be responsible for configuring, supporting, and maintaining the SAP EPM module to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business requirements. The consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide expert guidance on SAP EPM processes, and support the transition and integration between SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Configuration and Customization: Configure and customize SAP EPM solutions to meet business requirements in SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA environments.
  
• Functional Support: Provide functional support for SAP EPM, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and system optimization.
  
• Maintenance Services: Perform regular maintenance tasks, including system updates, patch application, and performance monitoring to ensure system stability.
  
• Business Process Alignment: Analyze business processes and map them to SAP EPM functionalities, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO, PS, MM).
  
• System Transition Support: Support the migration and integration of SAP EPM processes from ECC6 EHP7 to SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring data integrity and process continuity.
  
• User Training and Documentation: Develop and deliver training materials and user guides to support end-users in adopting SAP EPM functionalities.
  
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes.
  
• Testing and Validation: Conduct functional testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, to validate SAP EPM configurations and enhancements.
  
• Incident Management: Manage and resolve incidents related to SAP EPM, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  
• Change Management: Support change management processes, including assessing the impact of changes and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
  

Qualifications and Skills

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an SAP Functional Consultant, with at least 3 years focused on SAP EPM or related modules (e.g., SAP PPM, PS).
  
• Proven experience in SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA environments.
  
• Hands-on experience in supporting and maintaining SAP EPM implementations, including configuration, customization, and integration.
  
• Experience with SAP migration projects from ECC to S/4 HANA is highly desirable.
  

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of SAP EPM processes, including project portfolio management, resource management, and project financials.
  
• Familiarity with integration points between SAP EPM and other SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO, PS, MM).
  
• Proficiency in SAP configuration, ABAP debugging (basic), and understanding of SAP Fiori for S/4 HANA.
  
• Knowledge of SAP Solution Manager for incident and change management.
  

         Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
  

Certifications:

• SAP Certified Application Associate SAP S/4 HANA Project Systems or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (preferred).
  
• Additional certifications in SAP ECC or related modules are a plus.