Job Description:
A "SAP Project System/Investment Management" job description typically involves managing and configuring the SAP Project System (PS) module, which allows for detailed project planning, cost tracking, and resource allocation, while also utilizing the Investment Management (IM) functionality to oversee capital expenditure projects, including budgeting, funding, and asset tracking within an organization; key responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, designing project structures, configuring system settings, performing data migration, testing, training users, and providing ongoing support for project execution and financial reporting related to capital investments.
Key responsibilities may include:
Requirement gathering and analysis:
Understanding business needs for project management and investment planning, identifying gaps, and translating them into functional specifications for SAP PS and IM configurations.
Project structuring:
Designing project hierarchies (WBS), defining project phases, assigning responsible teams, and setting up appropriate project control parameters within the SAP PS module.
Investment planning:
Creating investment programs, defining budget allocations, and managing investment measures within the SAP IM module to track capital expenditures.
Cost management:
Setting up cost elements, monitoring project costs against budget, performing variance analysis, and identifying potential cost overruns.
Resource planning:
Assigning project team members, managing resource capacity, and tracking resource utilization.
Integration with other modules:
Ensuring seamless data flow between SAP PS/IM and other modules like Finance (FI), Controlling (CO), and Materials Management (MM).
System configuration:
Customizing SAP PS and IM settings based on business requirements, including defining project types, work breakdown structures, and approval workflows.
Data migration:
Transferring project data from legacy systems into SAP PS/IM, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
Testing and quality assurance:
Developing test scripts, executing functional testing, and resolving issues to ensure system quality.
User training and support:
Providing end-user training on SAP PS and IM functionalities, troubleshooting issues, and addressing user queries.
Typical job titles for this role might include:
SAP Project Systems Consultant, SAP Investment Management Specialist, PS/IM Functional Analyst, and Project Management System Implementation Lead.
Required skills and qualifications:
Strong understanding of SAP Project System (PS) and Investment Management (IM) modules
Experience with SAP configuration, data migration, and system integration
Project management methodologies and best practices
Excellent communication and analytical skills to interact with business stakeholders
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Proficiency in SAP reporting tools to generate project status and financial
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