SAP Technical Writer

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Contractors will work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and are required to be onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Duration: 8 Months Contract

Position Overview

A public sector organization is seeking one (1) SAP Technical Writer to support an SAP S/4HANA implementation project. The selected consultant will work as a leased employee resource on a time-and-materials basis, functioning as an embedded member of the project team and supporting documentation of business processes related to the SAP implementation.

This role requires close collaboration with project stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop clear and detailed business process documentation supporting system design and configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand current business processes.

• Develop detailed business process documentation supporting the SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Create process flow diagrams and mappings using tools such as Microsoft Visio or similar mapping software.

• Ensure process documentation includes key steps, decision points, roles, inputs, and outputs.

• Document processes identified in process inventory documentation and route them for review and approval.

• Work closely with the project team and follow direction from internal project leadership.

• Maintain documentation standards aligned with project and organizational requirements.

• Track hours and work assignments under a time-and-materials engagement model.

• Follow organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct guidelines.

Mandatory Requirements

1. Technical Writing Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer.

• Experience producing clear, concise, and accurate documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to develop documentation such as:

  • Business process documentation

  • User guides

  • Technical documentation

  • Training materials

• Strong editing, organization, and document management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

2. SAP Project Experience

• Experience working on at least one SAP project involving business process documentation.

• Familiarity with SAP environments and terminology.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly documentation.

Additional required skills include:

• Knowledge of SAP modules within an ECC or S/4HANA environment.

• Strong understanding of business processes and operational workflows.

• Ability to analyze and map complex business processes.

• Experience with process mapping tools and documentation platforms.

• Proficiency with screenshot and image editing tools for documentation.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Background

• Hands-on experience working in SAP environments.

• Understanding of SAP architecture, modules, and system integrations.

• Experience supporting cross-functional SAP projects.

• Ability to understand system impacts related to business process changes.

SAP Certifications

SAP certifications are preferred but not required, including:

• SAP Certified Application Associate

• SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration Certification

• Certifications related to modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, or other SAP functional areas