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Job Title: SAP Basis Consultant (S/4HANA | RISE | BTP)
Location: Lisle, IL (Local Candidates Only)
Work Mode: Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Consultant with 5–10 years of hands-on expertise in SAP Basis administration, including strong exposure to S/4HANA implementation/migration projects and cloud-based SAP landscapes (RISE with SAP).
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing SAP system landscapes, supporting end-to-end implementations, and ensuring optimal system performance, stability, and integration across platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Support full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations, upgrades, and system conversions
- Perform SAP system installation, configuration, and administration
- Manage and administer SAP HANA databases (monitoring, backup/restore, tenant DBs)
- Configure and maintain SAP BTP environments, including connectivity setup (Cloud Connector, destinations)
- Collaborate with SAP RISE team, AWS, and infrastructure teams for provisioning and issue resolution
- Manage Transport Management System (TMS) including transport routes and release cycles
- Monitor system health and performance using tools like ST22, SM21, SM37
- Ensure system availability, performance tuning, and issue troubleshooting
- Identify risks, dependencies, and integration challenges proactively
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including functional, cloud, and data teams
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–10 years of SAP Basis Administration experience
- Hands-on experience in S/4HANA implementation, upgrade, or migration (SUM/DMO)
- Strong expertise in SAP HANA Administration
- Experience working with RISE with SAP (AWS or other hyperscalers)
- Knowledge of SAP system landscapes (DEV, QA, PROD)
- Hands-on experience with SAP BTP configuration and connectivity
- Strong understanding of transport management (TMS) and system operations
- Experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to SAP Datasphere
- Knowledge of SAP Fiori / Gateway administration
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager or Focused Run
- Familiarity with integration scenarios across SAP and cloud platforms
Soft Skills
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in multi-vendor environments (SAP, IBM, PwC, etc.)
- Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive problem-solving and ownership mindse