SAP Grants Management Consultant

SAP Grants Management Consultant

Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in full lifecycle SAP Grants Management implementations, including requirements gathering, blueprinting, configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• SAP Grants Management (GM), SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP (ECC 6.0), PSM-FM, PS, FI, CO, Integration Technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, CPI).
• Grant Lifecycle Management, Public Sector Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Requirements Gathering, Business Process Re-engineering, Testing, Training.
• Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Team Leadership, Attention to Detail.
• Successfully delivered at least 2 end-to-end SAP Grants Management implementation projects.
• Proven track record of leading functional workshops and driving design decisions related to grant accounting and management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including business users, functional consultants, and technical developers.
• Design and architect robust SAP GM solutions that align with client-specific grant policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Configure key SAP GM components such as Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Classes, Master Data, Grant Budgeting (e.g., Sponsored Program Planning and Budgeting), and Grant Billing/Invoicing.
• Conduct detailed workshops with stakeholders to understand current grant management processes, pain points, and future state requirements.
• Analyze existing grant application, award, tracking, reporting, and closeout processes, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement within SAP GM.
• Map business requirements to SAP GM functionalities and recommend best practices.
• Define and implement integration strategies between SAP GM and other SAP modules, particularly Funds Management (FM), Project Systems (PS), Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and Human Resources (HR).
• Collaborate with technical teams for data migration, interface development, and custom enhancements.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and scripts (unit, integration, UAT) for SAP GM functionalities.
• Execute testing phases and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the implemented solution.
• Provide expert functional support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for SAP GM post-implementation.
• Identify and propose solutions for system optimization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement within the grant management landscape.
• Create detailed functional specifications, configuration guides, business process documents, and end-user training materials.
• Deliver effective training sessions to client teams and end-users.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients on SAP Grants Management capabilities and public sector best practices.
• Foster strong client relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in SAP consulting, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on SAP Grants Management implementations.
• Demonstrable hands-on configuration experience with SAP GM components
• Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Classes, and Master Data.
• Grant Budgeting and Commitment/Actuals reporting.
• Grant Billing and Revenue Recognition.
• Integration with Funds Management (FM) and Project Systems (PS).
• Strong understanding of public sector accounting principles, grant lifecycle, and compliance requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance in the US).
• Ability to translate complex grant-specific business requirements into practical SAP solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required (approximately [e.g., 25-50%] of the time).

Preferred:

• Master's degree or relevant SAP certifications (SAP Certified Application Professional - Public Sector Management).
• Experience with S/4HANA Public Sector Management (PSM) and/or S/4HANA migration projects.
• Knowledge of related SAP modules such as Public Sector Management - Funds Management (PSM-FM), Project Systems (PS), Financial Accounting (FI), and Controlling (CO).
• Experience in specific public sector verticals like Higher Education, Research, Government (Federal, State, Local), or Non-Profit.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and analytics for grant performance (e.g., SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud).