Package Consultant-SAP HANA Basis

IntroductionA career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.Your Role And Responsibilities Expertise in SAP Basis, including system installation, upgrades, and performance tuning. In-depth knowledge of conversion from S4HANA HUB deployment to standalone merge. In-depth knowledge of Designing high available and disaster recovery scenarios. In-depth knowledge of SAP applications and system landscapes, including the ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot SAP systems. In-depth knowledge of Operating System (Linux/Unix/Windows). Sybase knowledge and experience. Expertise in PO , BOBJ and BW4HANA. Expertise in executing SAP S/4HANA version upgrades, Feature Package Stack (FPS) updates, and Support Package Stack (SPS) implementations. Plan and perform end-to-end SAP S/4HANA upgrade activities, including assessment, preparation, execution, cutover, and post-go-live support. Conduct SAP Maintenance Planner activities and prepare upgrade roadmaps and technical strategies. Execute SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) upgrade procedures and manage upgrade-related technical tasks. Perform impact analysis for SAP S/4HANA upgrades, including custom developments, interfaces, Fiori applications, and third-party integrations. Coordinate upgrade activities across SAP Basis, Security, Development, Functional, Infrastructure, and Business teams. Validate system readiness and perform pre-upgrade and post-upgrade health checks. Manage SAP kernel upgrades, database revisions, and operating system compatibility requirements. Support SAP Fiori, SAP Gateway, and embedded analytics upgrades associated with SAP S/4HANA releases. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during upgrade cycles. Develop upgrade runbooks, rollback procedures, and cutover plans to minimize business downtime. Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, security standards, and performance requirements during upgrade projects. Support hypercare activities and system stabilization following upgrade go-live. Perform capacity planning and performance optimization to support new S/4HANA release requirements. Designs the overall structure of the SAP system, including modules, interfaces, and integration points. Ensure that the solution aligns with industry’s best practices and meets security and performance requirements. Effective documentation skills to maintain clear and organized records of system configurations, changes, and processes. Ability to provide guidance to development teams and oversee the implementation process to ensure successful delivery of the SAP solution. Define user roles and permissions, implement user provisioning and deprovisioning processes & Monitor user activity and identify suspicious behavior. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Preferred EducationBachelor's DegreeRequired Technical And Professional Expertise Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven hands-on experience performing SAP S/4HANA version upgrades, FPS/SPS updates, and technical maintenance projects. Proven experience as an SAP Basis consultant E2E implementation with minimum 4 years as SAP Basis consultant. Strong expertise in SAP Software Update Manager (SUM), Maintenance Planner, and Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM). Strong understanding of SAP kernel upgrades, HANA revisions, and SAP release management processes. Strong knowledge of SAP system architecture, HANA database administration, and operating systems, SAP system architecture, SAP security standards. Strong knowledge of SAP HANA backup, recovery, system replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. Experience in the interaction of business processes and SAP systems with regards to SAP Security implementation best practice. Familiarity with SAP system installations, upgrades, and patches. Proficiency in SAP system monitoring and performance tuning. Knowledge of SAP security concepts and user management. Experience in SAP SSO solutions. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. Advanced in English (Speaking, Written). SAP certifications for the mentioned role. Flexibility to work in different time zones. Experience with SAP Solution Manager, Charm, and ITSM processes in upgrade projects. Experience in troubleshooting upgrade-related performance, integration, and authorization issues. Experience performing technical validation and impact assessments for SAP S/4HANA upgrades. Knowledge of SAP Readiness Check, Simplification Item Checks, and Upgrade Dependency Analyzer tools. Experience supporting SAP Fiori Front-End Server, SAP Gateway, and embedded Fiori deployments during upgrades. Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and database administration in enterprise SAP landscapes. SAP Certified Technology Associate certification in SAP S/4HANA or SAP System Administration is highly preferred. Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills in enterprise upgrade projects.Preferred Technical And Professional Experience SAP BTP Knowledge: Exposure to SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and its integration with SAP HANA systems, including design, configuration, and maintenance. SLT and SAP ASE Skills: Experience working with SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) and SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) to support data migration and integration with SAP HANA systems. Cloud Migration Expertise: Exposure to cloud migration strategies and best practices for SAP HANA systems, including planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.