Need USC /GC :: SAP ECC to S4 migration consultant (Public sector experience)
Location: Springfield, IL (Mon‑Thu)
Duration: Contract
Job Description
Core SAP Expertise
- Strong understanding of S/4HANA system architecture and simplification items.
- Experience evaluating migration paths (Brownfield/System Conversion, Selective Data Transition, Greenfield).
- Ability to interpret and leverage SAP Readiness Check, Simplification Item Catalogue, and Business Process Discovery tools.
- Experience assessing custom code remediation needs and potential impacts on business processes.
- Deep functional knowledge of ECC modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PM, HCM, FM/GM).
- Understanding of how ECC processes transition to S/4HANA equivalents (Universal Journal, Business Partner Model, new Asset Accounting, MRP Live, etc.).
Technical Skills
- Ability to analyze ECC system usage, custom development inventory, interfaces, and enhancements.
- Knowledge of integration technologies (SAP PI/PO, SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs).
- Experience with data profiling and preliminary data migration considerations.
- Familiarity with sizing, performance implications, and high‑level technical architecture changes in S/4HANA.
Functional & Process Assessment Skills
- Ability to conduct current‑state process mapping and identify gaps vs. S/4HANA best practices.
- Experience facilitating workshops with business users to gather process insights and pain points.
- Capability to identify process improvement opportunities enabled by S/4HANA functionality.
- Familiarity with public sector processes (e.g., funds management, procurement, HR/payroll, grants).
Analysis & Advisory Skills
- Strong ability to synthesize system data, process information, and technical findings into actionable insights.
- Comfortable performing impact assessments across functional areas and technology components.
- Ability to support the definition of future‑state options, including migration approach, level of process redesign, and transformation enablers.
- Capable of developing clear summaries, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.
Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
- Strong communication skills for engaging state stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with McKinsey consultants and adapt to structured problem‑solving approaches.
- Skilled in documentation: process flows, capability assessments, system impact summaries, data/integration inventories.
- Comfort working in early‑stage transformation contexts with evolving requirements.
Optional / Nice‑to‑Have Skills
- Experience participating in public‑sector SAP transformation programs.
- Previous involvement in large ECC‑to‑S/4HANA assessments or roadmap projects.
- Exposure to business case development or TCO considerations (without requiring RFP involvement).
- Experience with change management or organizational readiness assessments.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
IT Services and IT Consulting