SAP PS/PPM Consultant

Responsibilities

1️. SAP PS & PPM Solution Design and Implementation

✔ Gather business requirements and translate them into SAP PS and PPM configurations.
✔ Design and configure Project Structures (WBS, Networks, Milestones, Activities) in SAP PS.
✔ Implement Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) structures, including project categories, approval workflows, and financial integration.
✔ Configure budgeting and cost allocation methodologies in SAP PS for project cost control.
✔ Define and implement multi-project planning and execution strategies.

2. Project Budgeting, Cost Control, and Financial Integration

✔ Set up budget planning, monitoring, and availability control within SAP PS & PPM.
✔ Integrate SAP PS/PPM with SAP FI-CO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) for real-time cost tracking.
✔ Design and implement overhead distribution and settlements in project systems.
✔ Automate financial processes, including CAPEX tracking, cost distribution, and revenue recognition.
✔ Implement solutions for multi-project cost allocation using SAP PPM financial planning.

3. Resource Management and Project Execution

✔ Configure resource management tools to optimize workforce allocation across projects.
✔ Enable real-time project execution tracking and performance monitoring.
✔ Integrate SAP PPM with SAP HR (Human Resources) and SAP MM (Materials Management) for efficient resource and procurement planning.
✔ Implement forecasting and workload balancing methodologies within project portfolios.
✔ Define and maintain project approval and governance workflows.

4. Integration and Reporting

✔ Ensure seamless integration of SAP PS & PPM with SAP S/4HANA, FI-CO, MM, SD, RE-FX, and BW.
✔ Set up project analytics dashboards and KPI tracking using SAP Fiori and SAP Analytics Cloud.
✔ Implement real-time scenario modeling and profitability analysis using SAP PPM.
✔ Develop standard and customized project reporting tools for financial forecasting and risk assessment.
✔ Ensure compliance with corporate governance, industry regulations, and internal audit controls.

5️. User Training, Documentation, and Support

✔ Provide end-user training and workshops for project managers and finance teams.
✔ Develop user manuals, training materials, and best practice guides.
✔ Provide post-Go-Live support, troubleshooting, and continuous system optimization.
✔ Collaborate with business users to identify areas for improvement and process automation.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in SAP PS & PPM configuration, customization, and best practices.

• Proficiency in Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Networks, Cost Planning, and Budgeting in SAP PS.

• Knowledge of portfolio management functionalities, project prioritization, and financial integration in SAP PPM.

• Experience integrating SAP PS/PPM with FI-CO, MM, SD, and RE-FX for end-to-end project tracking.

• Strong project management and business process optimization skills.

• Ability to analyze large-scale project financials, CAPEX, and OPEX planning.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to work with executives, IT teams, and business users.

• Experience in agile and waterfall project methodologies.