SAP ABAP and Cloud Application Consultant

SAP; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP Global Delivery Hub – Center of Excellence North America Maintenance Optimization (MO) team seeks a Business Processes Consultant to drive SAP S/4HANA transition planning, migration services, and downtime minimization for top customers. You will collaborate with Product & Engineering and Global Support Centers and travel as needed.

Responsibilities include leading workshops, defining implementation strategies for on-premise and cloud ERP, and guiding cutover and hypercare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the SAP S/4HANA transition and optimization.
• Experience interpreting SAP Readiness Check results and clearly explaining findings to customers.
• Thorough understanding of SAP S/4HANA conversion, including preparation and execution activities.
• HANA database sizing experience.
• Capacity planning and/or workload analysis expertise.
• Expertise in downtime minimization tools and technologies, including:
• - downtime-Optimized Conversion (doC) to SAP S/4HANA
• - Zero Downtime Option (ZDO) of Software Update Manager
• - Near-Zero Downtime Maintenance (nZDM) for ABAP/Java using Software Update Manager
• - System migrations and Unicode conversions using SWPM and/or SUM
• - Near-Zero Downtime Technology (NZDT)
• Experience with or strong knowledge of NZDT methodology is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Software Change Management and CI/CD concepts using gCTS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver SAP S/4HANA Migration Planning and Upgrade Planning services to define a comprehensive transition strategy for SAP Cloud ERP Products
• Lead Business Downtime Minimization Strategy workshops, focusing on business continuity for both planned and unplanned events
• Lead project-based engagements for Max Success Plan customers with a focus on business downtime minimization
• Deliver planning services to help customers define the optimal implementation strategy for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise, and SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition, and deployments on hyperscalers
• Lead assessment services to identify potential critical issues and optimize processes during implementation and maintenance events across various SAP products
• Lead go-live support during cutover and subsequent hypercare, ensuring a successful transition to SAP S/4HANA or other SAP product maintenance events

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Downtime minimization

NZDT knowledge

ZDO

SUM/SWPM

gCTS

Readiness Check

HANA sizing

Capacity planning

English fluency

Tools

Software Update Manager (SUM)

SWPM

NZDT

Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

The SAP Global Delivery Hub – Center of Excellence North America Maintenance Optimization (MO) team focuses on SAP’s top Max Success Plan customers, providing conceptual and architectural guidance throughout complex IT transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

As a Business Processes Consultant, you will work closely with SAP Product & Engineering and SAP Global Support Centers to support strategic customer initiatives. Business travel is an essential part of this role. Your responsibilities will include one or more of the following areas:

Transition Planning

• Deliver SAP S/4HANA Migration Planning and Upgrade Planning services to define a comprehensive transition strategy for SAP Cloud ERP Products
• Lead Business Downtime Minimization Strategy workshops, focusing on business continuity for both planned and unplanned events

Implementation Support

• Lead project-based engagements for Max Success Plan customers with a focus on business downtime minimization
• Deliver planning services to help customers define the optimal implementation strategy for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise, and SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition, and deployments on hyperscalers
• Lead assessment services to identify potential critical issues and optimize processes during implementation and maintenance events across various SAP products
• Lead go-live support during cutover and subsequent hypercare, ensuring a successful transition to SAP S/4HANA or other SAP product maintenance events

Summary & Role Requirements – Experiences

As a Business Processes Consultant, the following technical skills are expected:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the relevant fields described
• Experience interpreting SAP Readiness Check results and clearly explaining findings to customers
• Thorough understanding of SAP S/4HANA conversion, including preparation and execution activities
• HANA database sizing experience
• Capacity planning and/or workload analysis expertise
• Expertise in downtime minimization tools and technologies, including:
• downtime-Optimized Conversion (doC) to SAP S/4HANA
• Zero Downtime Option (ZDO) of Software Update Manager
• Near-Zero Downtime Maintenance (nZDM) for ABAP/Java using Software Update Manager
• System migrations and Unicode conversions using Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) and/or Software Update Manager (SUM)
• Near-Zero Downtime Technology (NZDT)
• Experience with or strong knowledge of NZDT methodology is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Software Change Management and CI/CD concepts using gCTS is a plus

Summary & Role Requirements – Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Proficiency in meetings, workshops, and training facilitation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with changing priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to work cross-culturally
• Excellent collaboration and problem-resolution skills, with strong leadership, diplomacy, decision-making, and analytical capabilities
• A “roll-up-your-sleeves” mindset with the ability to quickly adapt concepts and deliverables
• Strong customer orientation, with high attention to detail and organization
• Ability to coordinate global teams and multiple organizations toward a common goal
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues and senior leadership
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership by example, and a track record of achieving exceptional results

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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