Senior Managing Consultant SAP Basis

Invenio; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Managing Consultant SAP Basis to lead teams in complex S/4HANA migrations and provide strategic guidance on system architecture. This role requires over 12 years of SAP BASIS experience, with a focus on performance optimization and cloud integration. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end project activities while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and team development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in SAP BASIS administration with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience in S/4HANA migration/conversion projects using SUM/DMO.
• Strong expertise in SAP HANA DB administration, sizing, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end SAP BASIS activities for S/4HANA migration and conversion projects.
• Define technical architecture and oversee system upgrades.
• Manage SAP landscapes across on-premises and cloud environments.

Skills

SAP BASIS administration

Leadership

S/4HANA migration/conversion

SAP HANA DB administration

Cloud connectivity

Stakeholder management

Education

SAP BASIS certification

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

SAP RISE

SAP BTP

Job description

Senior Managing Consultant SAP Basis

SAP S/4HANA Migration & Conversion: Lead SAP BASIS teams in complex S/4HANA migration and conversion projects. Provide strategic guidance on system architecture, performance optimization, and cloud integration. Act as a trusted advisor for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery of technical transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end SAP BASIS activities for S/4HANA migration and conversion projects (SUM/DMO).
• Define technical architecture and oversee system upgrades, kernel patches, and performance tuning.
• Manage SAP landscapes across on-premises, SAP RISE, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance for SAP systems.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align BASIS strategy with business objectives.
• Lead pre-sales technical solutioning and contribute to proposals for migration projects.
• Mentor BASIS consultants and build team capability for emerging SAP technologies.
• Conduct workshops and provide technical training for clients and internal teams.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 12+ years in SAP BASIS administration with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience in S/4HANA migration/conversion projects using SUM/DMO.
• Strong expertise in SAP HANA DB administration, sizing, and performance optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP RISE, SAP BTP, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Knowledge of transport management, release management, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP BASIS certification and S/4HANA migration credentials.
• Experience with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Desirable Technical Background

• Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager, PI/PO, and integration with third‑party systems.
• Understanding of OS (Linux/Unix/Windows) and database platforms (HANA, Oracle).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex BASIS issues and optimize system performance.