SAP EPPM Consultant

Looking for expertise in SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) including Project system with development capabilities for the Capital & wells Engineering area in Upstream/Downstream verticals of Oil & Gas industry.

Key responsibilities
• Experience in delivering complete SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) including Project system solutions to clients, proficient in analyzing and translating Business/Process requirements to technical requirements
• Performs the SAP configurations & ensures that Build standards are adhered to best practices
• Understands the SAP configurations & master data activities with cross functional area Integration with PM/HR/FI/CO/MM/SD/BW
• Understanding of Business requirements and develop the IT Solution by working along with Process Architects/Design Authorities
• Works with Lead Business Analyst/Process Experts to develop technical design specification for solutions with high complexity
• Performs Unit Test, and supports Integration Test for the applicable solutions
• Coach and advise Application Delivery Analysts, Driving and supporting the Managed Services team on Complex area example- Budget Management, Time writing issues for timely issue resolution for business
• Undertake Problem Analysis to identify root causes of incidents, escalating findings within the Line and Business, to minimize such incidents re-occurring
• Drive resolution of defects during test cycles and hyper care as well as for critical incidents.
• Supports the resolution of Production issues in meetings with the Run & Maintain organization.
• Define and Safeguard IT solution to ensure Robust, Supportable & Scalable to ensure IT documentations are updated prior to CAB meetings.
• Propose any possible functional improvement in the existing solutions.
• Has detailed functional understanding of the application / module in their scope and how this is supporting the business process
• Ensure that all changes are properly and extensively documented.
• Fully comply with and adhere to, all Group and Upstream IT standards and Processes
Dimensions
• Member of an 8-10 resources team of diverse cultural backgrounds and comprising Shell staff, Partners and Third-Party Contractors
• Global program with collaboration across teams and customers in US, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions
• Exposure to best practice processes and world class solutions
• Opportunities for SAP skills enhancements e.g. in SAP Oil & Gas Industry solutions

Requirements
• Extensive experience in SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) including Project system and working experience in SAP Investment Management, Human Resource & Finance module
• Minimum 9+ years of experience in SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) including Project system with at least 5 years in SAP Investment Management
• Minimum of 2 end-to-end SAP implementations, involving hands-on design or configuration
• Skills with only Support/testing experience or majority of support/testing experience will not be suitable.
• Excellent Knowledge of Integration of SAP Project system with SAP PM/HR/FI/CO/MM/SD/BW
• Excellent Knowledge of Integration of SAP Project system with SAP project and portfolio management & Commercial project Management
• Good Knowledge of SAP Project system Process with Finance/HR ( Example- Asset accounting / CATS Time writing etc )
• Hands on Experience of ABAP- Tables/Functional Modules/IDOCs/ Batch Job Management / BI & BW reports / Fiori Time writing / Query Development
• SAP Certifications in Project System Area/ SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) / S4 HANA Professional Area ( Cloud OR On-Premise) will be added advantage
• Experienced in market standard solutions like Concur/Ariba / Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Experience in leading design workshops to map business requirements for SAP enterprise project and portfolio management area (EPPM) including Project system and Investment Management Area
• Dedication to meet the customer requirements and expectations, taking ownership of problems and respond in a proactive manner where appropriate.
• Be actively involved in the preparation, conceptualization, realization and Go Live of projects.
• Configure and document software and processes, using agreed standards and tools.
• Perform feasibility studies and process design reviews
• Analyze and map clients business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients needs.
• Good understanding of Upstream Oil & Gas and/or Manufacturing industries business processes
• Accurately capture business problems, value drivers, functional/non-functional requirements and costs, including health, safety, security, usability, data, and supportability considerations.
• Translate business requirements into (conceptual) solutions and functionality including an assessment of the risks, feasibility, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Assess and model processes, data flows, and technology to understand the current value and issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create, update and maintain clear project documentation (requirements, processes, solutions etc), during the entire project lifecycle, and use to communicate with the stakeholders