SAP BASIS Conusltant

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)
50% Travel

Skills

S4HANA
SAP BASIS
HEC
Hana enterprise cloud

Job Details

SAP BASIS (Cloud & IT Service Management)
Competency Domain:

  • Digital: SAP BASIS HANA

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SAP Basis Consultant with a strong foundation in IT Service Management and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have in-depth technical expertise in SAP Basis, SAP release upgrades, and infrastructure management in cloud environments (e.g., HEC, S/4HANA). This role also demands a strategic mindset, project management capabilities, and the ability to work in global, cross-functional teams.
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform and oversee SAP Basis administration tasks including installations, upgrades, patching, and system refreshes.

  • Execute SAP release upgrades and infrastructure updates for cloud customers.

  • Carry out system owner-related tasks and ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of SAP systems.

  • Participate in critical incident resolution and proactively manage escalations.

  • Collaborate with cross-cultural teams across geographies to deliver seamless SAP services.

  • Support weekend and off-business hours activities as required by maintenance windows or project timelines.

  • Implement and follow ITIL/ITSM processes for change, incident, and problem management.

  • Contribute to cloud architecture design and optimization, especially around SAP workloads.

  • Lead or support projects using recognized project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

  • Provide documentation and operational support for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration in enterprise environments.

  • Deep understanding of IT Service Management principles (ITIL framework preferred).

  • Proven hands-on experience with SAP release upgrades, infrastructure updates, and cloud deployments.

  • Proficiency with cloud solutions and architecture (HEC, S/4HANA).

  • Strong de-escalation and problem-solving capabilities during high-pressure scenarios.

  • Project management experience with relevant certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, etc.).

  • Willingness and availability to work during weekends or off-business hours.

  • Fluent in English (written and verbal); knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

  • Comfortable working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.

Desirable Skills:

  • Technical knowledge across multiple SAP cloud environments (e.g., BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba).

  • Experience in automation of SAP Basis tasks using scripting or cloud-native tools.

  • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (SAP Solution Manager, SAP Focused Run, etc.).

  • Exposure to Agile/DevOps methodologies.

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