SAP Project Systems Functional Consultant

Job Description

CSCI Consulting is looking for a SAP Project Systems Functional Consultant to implement, configure, and support SAP Project System solutions used to manage complex projects from initial planning through execution, monitoring, settlement, and closeout.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring SAP Project System functionality and integrating it with SAP Transportation Management, Controlling, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting, Plant Maintenance, and Production Planning. This individual will translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions while supporting project planning, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, testing, and production operations.

Responsibilities

Configure and customize SAP Project System functionality, including Work Breakdown Structures, networks, activities, relationships, and milestones

Design and implement project structures that support cost planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management

Configure project templates and standardized project structures

Develop and maintain project planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and reporting processes

Integrate SAP Project System with SAP Transportation Management and other SAP modules, including Controlling, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting, Plant Maintenance, and Production Planning

Configure and support project costing, budgeting, billing, revenue recognition, results analysis, settlement, and closing activities

Support resource planning and capacity-leveling processes

Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional SAP Project System solutions.

Facilitate requirements discussions with business and technical stakeholders

Prepare functional specifications, process documentation, configuration documentation, and end-user materials

Conduct end-user training and knowledge-transfer sessions

Troubleshoot functional and integration issues and provide ongoing production support

Participate in unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing, data migration, cutover, and go-live activities

Collaborate with technical and functional teams to resolve issues and deliver system enhancements

Maintain knowledge of SAP best practices and new Project System capabilities

Support client-site and implementation activities requiring limited travel

Minimum Requirements

U.S. citizenship

Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

At least three to five years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Project System solutions

Experience configuring SAP Project System master data, Work Breakdown Structures, networks, activities, relationships, and milestones

Strong knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting

Experience with project costing, cost planning, budgeting, billing, settlement, and revenue recognition

Understanding of the integration points between SAP Project System and other SAP modules, including Controlling, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, and Financial Accounting

Experience with resource planning and capacity leveling

Experience with SAP S/4HANA

Experience using SAP Project Builder, Project Planning Board, and Project System reporting tools

Knowledge of results analysis and settlement configuration

Experience supporting testing, data migration, implementation, and production activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder-management, documentation, and presentation capabilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving

Ability to work with clients to understand their needs

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional presence

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of SAP Transportation Management integration with SAP Project System

Experience with claims management and progress analysis

Basic knowledge of ABAP

Experience with SAP Fiori or SAPUI5

SAP Certified Application Associate credential in SAP Project System or a comparable SAP certification

Project Management Professional certification or a similar project-management credential

Customer-focused approach to requirements analysis, solution delivery, and production support

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

Strong customer and vendor relationship skills

Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies

Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

Past experience working with a federal government agency

Department of War experience is a plus!