SAP S4 HANA PS Lead

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS seeks an experienced SAP PS Lead to direct the PS workstream in S/4HANA transformation projects, including Greenfield, Brownfield, and data transition scenarios. You will own end-to-end P2C and project costing, serve as the PS escalation point, and drive design, configuration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities span governance, integration with FI/CO/MM/SD/PM/HR, testing and cutover planning, and post-go-live support.

Qualifications

• 1012+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in SAP Project Systems.
• At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a PS Lead role.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and controlling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP PS workstream in S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
• Own end-to-end delivery of Project-to-Cash (P2C) and Project Costing Controlling processes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for all PS-related topics.
• Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP PS including Project structures, Cost Planning, Budgeting, Availability Control, Project Settlement and Results Analysis.
• Ensure alignment with S/4HANA Finance and controlling integration.
• Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and process harmonization sessions.
• Manage ECC to S/4HANA PS simplifications and functional impacts.
• Support custom code remediation impacting PS processes.
• Coordinate integration with FI, CO, MM, SD, PM, and HR modules.
• Ensure seamless integration with Procurement, Billing, and Finance.
• Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, interfaces) for enhancements and integrations.
• Lead PS-related unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management.
• Own cutover planning for open projects, budgets, and settlements.
• Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring stable operations.
• Mentor PS consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

SAP PS Expertise

PS Lead Experience

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring & Leadership

Project-based Accounting

Education

SAP S/4HANA Certification (PS)

Tools

ABAP

CPI

Job description

Key Responsibilities S/4HANA PS Workstream Leadership

• Lead the SAP PS workstream in S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
• Own end-to-end delivery of Project-to-Cash (P2C) and Project Costing Controlling processes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for all PS-related topics.

Solution Design Configuration

• Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP PS including:
  • Project structures (WBS, Networks, Activities)
  • Cost Planning, Budgeting, and Availability Control
  • Project Settlement and Results Analysis
  • Revenue Recognition (EVM / RAR integration)
• Ensure alignment with S/4HANA Finance (Universal Journal) and controlling integration.

S/4HANA Transformation Activities

• Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and process harmonization sessions.
• Manage ECC to S/4HANA PS simplifications and functional impacts.
• Support custom code (RICEFW) remediation impacting PS processes.

Integration Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate integration with FI, CO, MM, SD, PM, and HR modules.
• Ensure seamless integration with Procurement, Billing, and Finance.
• Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, interfaces) for enhancements and integrations.

Testing, Cutover Go-Live

• Lead PS-related unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect management.
• Own cutover planning for open projects, budgets, and settlements.
• Provide go-live and hypercare support, ensuring stable operations.

Governance Team Leadership

• Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology, project standards, and documentation.
• Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
• Mentor PS consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage

Required Skills Experience SAP PS Expertise

• 1012+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in SAP Project Systems.
• At least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a PS Lead role.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and controlling.

S/4HANA Finance Integration

• Deep knowledge of:
  • Universal Journal (ACDOCA)
  • PSFI/CO integration
  • Results Analysis and Settlement
• Experience with Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) integration is a plus.

Leadership Delivery

• Proven experience leading PS delivery in large SAP programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in global onshore/offshore delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA certification in Project Systems or Finance
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology
• Industry experience in Engineering, Construction, EPC, Energy, or Professional Services
• Exposure to SAP CPM, EPPM, or SAP Portfolio Project Management (PPM) is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
• Mentoring and leadership mindset
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills

Location Work Model

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)