SAP Asset Management Resource

BluepearlJohannesburg South Africacontract
ActiveVerified 5h ago

Job description

This role requires a highly experienced functional specialist in SAP Asset Management (SAP AM) on the SAP S/4HANA platform to support, execute, and optimize enterprise asset management operations. The consultant must maintain a clear understanding of urgency and accuracy, demonstrating a strong focus and high performance under high-pressure work situations, such as year-end challenges.

2. Key Deliverables

2.1 User Support & Problem Resolution

  • Investigate and analyze complex business and system problems, identifying resolutions and facilitating implementation.

  • Provide a timeous consultative service to system users.

  • Document solutions, workarounds, and lessons learned.

  • Respond promptly and professionally to business requests via ITSM to ensure system availability.

2.2 Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Plan test scope and optimize test scenarios.

  • Conduct unit and performance testing of solutions, resolving defects and documenting results.

  • Ensure all test cases are scripted, documented, and passed (or recommend workaround solutions where tests fail).

2.3 Changes & Project Execution

  • Compile detailed functional specification documents.

  • Implement Fiori for SAP Asset Management.

  • Recommend system and process improvements to achieve project goals.

  • Collaborate with functional owners, architects, developers, and other personnel to develop dynamic and flexible systems.

  • Ensure project completion within estimated timelines and budget constraints.

  • Assist with data migration and sanity checks for projects to achieve zero system audit findings.

2.4 Training & Skills Transfer

  • Conduct structured skills transfer to SAP COE (Center of Excellence) staff.

  • Deliver demonstrations, training sessions, and training content on newly deployed functionality.

  • Compile comprehensive training guides, user guides, and reference documentation.

3. Key Functional Coverage Areas

  • SAP Asset Management on SAP S/4HANA platform

  • Depreciation configuration and processing

  • Area 21 management

  • Scrap values determination and tracking

  • General knowledge of SAP FI (Financial Accounting)

4. Governance, Tools & Frameworks

  • Change Management: Adherence to strict change control documentation and governance principles.

  • Solution Management: Utilization of ITSM and ChaRM (Change Request Management) on SAP Solution Manager.

  • Data Management: Execution of LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) and standard data uploads.

  • User Interface: High proficiency leveraging SAP Portal and SAP Fiori interfaces.

  • Project Framework: Alignment with Kanban reporting cycles and JAD (Joint Application Design) sessions.

5. SLA (Service Level Agreement) Framework

  • Reporting: Weekly status reports on changes in progress (submitted by Wednesday end-of-business for Kanban reporting on Thursdays).

  • Bug Fixes: Weekly turnaround and reporting on system bugs.

  • Timesheets: Work will be tracked via approved timesheets; only actual hours worked are billable.

  • Leave & Overtime: Leave days are non-billable. After-hours and weekend work requires prior authorization.



Requirements

Technical Requirements (MANDATORY)

The consultant must demonstrate expert-level capability in:

  • Advanced troubleshooting and functional analysis within SAP AM.

  • Compiling clear functional specifications, change control documents, and test plans.

  • Data migration execution and validation (LSMW / data uploads).

  • Facilitating JAD sessions and participating actively in project meetings.

  • Conducting ad-hoc investigations and presenting findings/resolutions clearly.

Application / Project Experience (MANDATORY)

  • Specialized knowledge of SAP Asset Management implemented specifically on the SAP S/4HANA platform.

  • General integration knowledge with SAP FI.

  • Hands-on experience with SAP solution manager, specifically:

    • Change Management (ChaRM)

    • Service Request management (ITSM)

    • Testing packages and test scripts

  • Broad experience utilizing and deploying solutions via SAP Portal and SAP Fiori.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Certification: Certified in SAP AM (Mandatory).

  • Years of Experience: Application Support Specialist with an average of 10–19 years of experience.

  • Engagement Duration: Available for a 24-month full-time contract engagement (with an immediate/ASAP start).