Senior SAP Consutalnt

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America's largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Position Summary

The SAP Project System (PS) Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting the SAP PS module to meet business requirements related to project management, project planning, budgeting, costing, and project execution. This role works closely with cross-functional SAP teams and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions, optimize project management processes, and ensure seamless integration with related modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, and PPM.

Key Responsibilities
SAP PS Configuration & Implementation

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP PS functional specifications.

• Configure SAP PS components including WBS elements, networks, activities, milestones, planning, settlement, budgeting, and cost control.

• Support system upgrades, enhancements, rollouts, and new implementations.

• Conduct system testing (SIT/UAT) and defect resolution.

Business Process Design & Optimization

• Work with project and portfolio management teams to understand operational needs and propose optimized SAP solutions.

• Lead workshops to document current ("As-Is") and future ("To-Be") processes.

• Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation.

Integration

• Ensure seamless integration between SAP PS and related modules such as:

  • FI/CO (project costing, settlement, revenue recognition)

  • MM (procurement for projects)

  • SD (services, billing, project-related sales)

  • PPM or PM (maintenance projects)

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for testing and solution design.

Support & Maintenance (AMS)

• Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP PS incidents, service requests, and enhancements.

• Analyze recurring issues and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

• Maintain configuration documentation, functional specs, training materials, and SOPs.

Training & User Enablement

• Conduct training sessions and provide functional guidance to end users and project managers.

• Create user manuals, knowledge articles, and documentation for key processes.

Project Management

• Support project planning, resource estimation, and timeline management.

• Coordinate with technical teams (ABAP, Basis, interfaces) and external vendors when required.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience working with SAP Project System module.

• Hands-on experience with configuration, testing, and support.

• Experience with project accounting, cost controlling, and budget processes.

• Implementation or rollout experience (full lifecycle preferred).

Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP PS structures: WBS, networks, activities, milestones, planning, cost control, budgeting, and settlement.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with writing functional specifications and working with ABAP developers.

• Understanding of integration with FI/CO, MM, SD, PPM, or PM.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Competencies

• Customer focus

• Attention to detail

• Ownership and accountability

• Analytical thinking

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Adaptability

Preferred

• SAP S/4HANA experience (Fiori apps, new functionalities).

• Knowledge of SAP PPM or CPM.

• Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

• SAP certification in PS (nice to have).

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team

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