Role- SAP Basis Consultant
Location: Houston, TX. (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Basis Consultant to work onsite at the customer location in Houston, TX. The consultant will play a key role in SAP S/4HANA (E4HANA) installation, system migration, and technical operations, while acting as a primary interface between customer stakeholders and technical teams.
This role requires strong hands-on expertise along with excellent communication skills to manage frequent customer interactions and drive successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute SAP S/4HANA (E4HANA) installations, upgrades, and system configurations
• Perform system migrations (SAP OS/DB Migration, DMO, System Conversion, Landscape Transformation)
• Work closely with customer teams through frequent onsite discussions and technical workshops
• Act as the primary technical liaison between client stakeholders and offshore/remote teams
• Plan and execute SAP system sizing, landscape design, and architecture recommendations
• Perform SAP system refreshes, client copies, and transport management
• Monitor and optimize SAP system performance and stability
• Ensure high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies are in place
• Collaborate on cloud migration initiatives (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) if applicable
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and provide root cause analysis
• Support cutover planning and go-live activities
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with best practices
Required Skillset
• Strong hands-on experience in:
o SAP NetWeaver & S/4HANA Basis Administration
o E4HANA installation and configuration
o SAP OS/DB Migration (SUM with DMO)
o SAP Kernel upgrades, Support Pack implementations
• Experience in SAP HANA database administration
• Knowledge of SAP system architecture and landscape design
• Familiarity with:
o SAP Solution Manager / Focused Run
o SAP Transport Management System (TMS)
o SAP Security and User Administration
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
Customer Engagement & Consulting Skills
• Ability to engage directly with customer stakeholders onsite
• Conduct regular technical discussions, status updates, and workshops
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, assertive, and solution-oriented mindset
Preferred Experience
• Experience in S/4HANA conversion projects (Brownfield / Greenfield / Hybrid)
• Prior experience working at customer onsite locations
• Experience in multi-system landscape migrations