Senior SAP EHS Functional SME

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

C5MI is a high-performance SAP and supply chain consultancy partnering with DoD and federal clients. We seek an SAP EHS Functional SME to design and implement SAP EHS for large S/4HANA programs, driving incident management, risk assessment, and environmental compliance.

You will guide stakeholders, craft functional specs, and ensure cross-module integration in a fast-paced, client-facing role. You will lead workshops, translate needs into compliant solutions, and mentor teammates while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field plus 5–7 years of relevant experience; or 7–10 years without a degree.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience with SAP EHS Management, including multiple full-cycle implementations.
• Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety business processes.
• Proven client-facing skills guiding stakeholders through complex system design.

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis, design, and configuration of SAP EHS Management focusing on Incident Management, Health & Safety, and Waste Management.
• Conducts workshops with client EHS professionals to gather requirements and map processes to SAP EHS functionality.
• Guides stakeholders through complex system design decisions to support compliance needs.
• Develops functional specifications for reports, interfaces, and enhancements.
• Ensures integration with other SAP modules (e.g., PM, HCM) with cross-team coordination.
• Performs configuration and supports unit, integration, and UAT testing.
• Provides user training and ongoing support for adoption of the EHS system.
• Mentors junior consultants on the EHS solution and related processes.

Skills

SAP EHS Management

Incident Management

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA EHS

Job description

C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex, mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.

We hire consultants who thrive in complexity, move fast, take ownership, and deliver under pressure. At C5MI, you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on, client facing, and directly influencing outcomes that matter.

Our culture rewards initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued, your work is meaningful, and your performance truly matters. If you’re energized by learning through real-world challenges, collaborating with top-tier talent, and expanding your capabilities every day, C5MI is where strong consultants level up.

Position Summary

The SAP EHS Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) designs and implements SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management solutions for large-scale, complex SAP S/4HANA implementations supporting federal and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, such as the U.S. Navy. This role delivers EHS solutions that support client requirements for incident management, risk assessment, and environmental compliance. The SME works closely with client EHS stakeholders to understand their processes, guides them through complex system design decisions, and translates their needs into a compliant and effective solution within SAP S/4HANA.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Leads the analysis, design, and configuration of the SAP EHS Management solution, focusing on Incident Management, Health and Safety, and Waste Management components.
• Conducts workshops with client EHS professionals to gather requirements and map business processes to SAP EHS functionality.
• Guides business stakeholders through complex system design decisions, ensuring the solution supports incident management, risk assessment, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Develops functional specifications for custom reports, interfaces, and enhancements.
• Ensures the EHS solution integrates properly with other SAP modules, such as Plant Maintenance (PM) and Human Capital Management (HCM), collaborating with other module consultants and technical teams.
• Performs configuration and supports all testing phases, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Provides training and support to end users to ensure successful adoption of the new EHS system.
• Provides functional guidance and informal mentoring to consultants supporting the EHS solution.
• Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security, which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience; or no degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP EHS Management, including multiple full‑cycle implementations.
• Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety business processes.
• Strong client‑facing skills, with the ability to guide business stakeholders through complex system design decisions.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional project team, collaborating with other module consultants and technical teams.
• Experience developing functional specifications and supporting unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• SAP certification in S/4HANA EHS or a related SAP area, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation) required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with the SAP S/4HANA EHS solution.
• Experience in a public sector or highly regulated environment.
• DoD ERP implementation experience, preferably with the U.S. Navy.
• Experience integrating SAP EHS with Plant Maintenance (PM) and Human Capital Management (HCM) or SuccessFactors.
• Professional EHS credential, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Experience with the SAP Activate implementation methodology.

Compensation

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/1/2026.

Benefits

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Core Values

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
• All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
• Never Forget the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
• Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, phys