Lead SAP PS Consultant

1. Project & WBS Management ▸ Create and maintain SAP Project definitions including project profiles, coding masks, and project hierarchies aligned with real estate project structures (land acquisition, civil works, approvals, fit-outs, handover). ▸ Design multi-level Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for each project phase, ensuring accurate cost and schedule mapping. ▸ Configure and manage milestones, network activities, and relationships between WBS elements and internal orders. ▸ Define and maintain project-specific user statuses, system statuses, and settlement rules. 2. Budgetary Control & Budget Management ▸ Set up and manage Overall Budgets and Annual Budgets for WBS elements in SAP PS. ▸ Configure Availability Control (AVC) tolerance limits, cost tolerance groups, and budget profiles to enforce real estate project spend limits. ▸ Perform Budget Activation, Original Budget uploads, and manage Supplement and Return transactions. ▸ Carry out Budget Transfers between WBS elements and maintain complete, auditable records of all budget change transactions. ▸ Generate and maintain Budget vs. Actual vs. Commitment reports using SAP standard and custom reports. 3. Cost Planning & Monitoring ▸ Execute detailed cost planning at WBS / Activity level using Easy Cost Planning (ECP) and manual planning methods. ▸ Monitor actual costs, commitments, and remaining budgets through CJI3, S_ALR reports, and Project Information System (PIS). ▸ Perform periodic project settlement (WBS to Cost Centers / Internal Orders / Assets under Construction) as per real estate capitalisation norms. ▸ Support month-end and year-end closing activities specific to PS module. 4. Integration & Cross-Functional Coordination ▸ Ensure seamless integration of SAP PS with FI/CO, MM, PM, and RE-FX modules. ▸ Collaborate with Finance (FICO) team for project-based PO / PR processing, GR/IR postings, and asset capitalisation. ▸ Work closely with procurement and contracts teams to link purchase orders to WBS elements and monitor project commitments. ▸ Coordinate with project managers and site teams to capture actual progress and relate it to financial performance. 5. Configuration, Documentation & Governance ▸ Handle SAP PS configuration changes, enhancements, and change requests in DEV → QAS → PRD landscape. ▸ Prepare and maintain functional design documents (FDDs), business process documents (BPDs), test scripts, and training materials. ▸ Ensure all budget change records, approvals, and supporting documents are archived per internal audit and statutory requirements. ▸ Act as the primary point of contact for SAP PS-related escalations, user queries, and incidents. 6. Reporting & Analytics ▸ Design and deliver PS-specific reports including budget utilisation dashboards, project progress reports, and commitment trackers. ▸ Leverage SAP Report Painter / Report Writer and BW/BI tools for management reporting on real estate project portfolios.

Requirements

▸ WBS element creation & hierarchy design ▸ Budget profiles & Availability Control (AVC) ▸ Project / Investment Program budgeting ▸ CJ30 / CJ32 / CJ34 / CJ38 / CJI8 transactions ▸ Easy Cost Planning (ECP) & unit costing ▸ Project settlement rules & asset capitalisation ▸ PS–FI/CO–MM–PM integration Report Painter / Writer, Project Info System ▸ Real estate project lifecycle knowledge ▸ Understanding of RERA compliance & costing ▸ Budgetary governance & audit readiness ▸ Stakeholder management & business liaison ▸ Strong analytical & problem-solving skills ▸ Effective communication with finance & PMO Ability to manage multiple live projects
Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications ▸ SAP Certified Application Associate — Project System (C_TSCM52 / C_PM_72 or equivalent S/4HANA PS certification) — Highly Preferred. ▸ Additional certifications in SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA Finance are a strong advantage. ▸ Exposure to Fiori-based Project Management applications in S/4HANA. ▸ Experience with SAP BW/BI for project portfolio reporting. ▸ Familiarity with RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) reporting requirements for project-level financials. Reporting will be to head of IT