SAP Project Systems – Sr Manager IT Architecture

SAP Project Systems – Sr Manager IT Architecture

United Kingdom - Uxbridge | Information Technology | Regular

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Job Summary The role for S4/Hana Projects Systems will drive successful business process improvement and technical resolution of emerging Project system issues and requests. The role will partner with business subject matter experts and managers in the areas of Report-to-Record, Projects, Source-to-Settle, and Plan-to-Deliver.

• Understand the SAP Project systems technology landscape and how it affects the business operations
• Interact with business to understand business requirements to conclude solutions, configuration, testing and support
• Demonstrated track record of implementing Project solutions in more than couple of projects by solution design, program management, Product delivery and service management.
• Good configuration knowledge of PS structures: WBS, Network, Milestones, Cost Planning, Budgeting, Material Requirement planning, Project quotation, Time sheets, Goods issues, and other project management activities in SAP PS.
• Integration knowledge with CO, FI and MM, SD and PP.
• Provide thought leadership to Business Solutions and its customers focused on Supply Chain strategy specifically in Project Systems solutions and the road map within these areas.
• Understand the system ecology and its financial interfaces with legacy systems (Oracle/Hyperion) and SAP components (E-Hana, SAC-P, Analysis for Office, Webi)
• Build effective relationships with business subject matter experts and senior leadership to facilitate accurate solutions
• Thoroughly understand the SAP Project Systems (PS) technology landscape, including its architecture, data flows, and integration points, and how it directly impacts business operations.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the full lifecycle implementation of SAP PS solutions across multiple projects, from initial solution design and configuration to program management, product delivery, and ongoing service management.
• Proven ability to independently configure and customize core SAP PS functionalities, including:
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Networks and Activities
• Milestone Management
• Cost Planning and Budgeting
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within projects
• Project Quotation and Billing
• Goods Issues and Receipts
• Project Progress Tracking and Reporting
• Extensive practical experience in managing project life cycles within SAP PS, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Experience in creating and executing test scripts for unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Experience in creating and maintaining project documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, and user manuals.
• Integration and Cross-Functional Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of SAP PS integration with other modules, including Controlling (CO), Finance (FI), Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Production Planning (PP).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues effectively.
• Business Requirements and Solution Delivery: Effectively interact with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into viable SAP PS solutions.
• Develop and present comprehensive solution proposals that align with business needs and best practices.
• Lead and facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and…