SAP Basis Consultant - German Speaking in City of London

The KPMG SAP Sectors Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK & other geographical regions.

Working on complex engagements across multiple sectors ranging from FMCG, Industrial Manufacturing, Defence, IGH etc. this team is responsible for the pre-sales/sales, business transformation and technical delivery of SAP solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval.

At KPMG, you'll join a technology-driven SAP consulting team that collaborates to deliver Powered Enterprise through a proven, standardised delivery model. The role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact, end-to-end SAP transformations that are both challenging and purposeful, working alongside specialists with deep expertise in Digital Supply Chain and Finance. You'll apply your S/4HANA and cloud knowledge in SAP Enterprise Asset Management to shape and deliver complex client programmes across multiple industries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, SAP extensions, and pre-sales leadership, this role provides a platform to influence solution strategy, drive SAP innovation, and play a visible role in growing KPMG's Digital Supply Chain and EAM capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the functional and solution architecture design for SAP EAM programmes, ensuring tight integration with SAP S/4HANA across Supply Chain and Finance execution processes (e.g., P2P, O2C, manufacturing, and asset lifecycle management).
• Own and deliver end-to-end EAM solution design covering key asset management processes including Plant Maintenance, Asset Performance Management, Service Management, Maintenance Planning, and Mobile Asset Management.
• Conduct senior-level fit-to-standard workshops with client stakeholders to align SAP EAM capabilities to business objectives, operating models, and performance outcomes related to asset health and efficiency.
• Define and maintain the overall EAM and asset management architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital transformation strategies, SAP roadmaps, and KPMG Powered Enterprise principles.
• Design integrated asset management and execution processes, ensuring seamless data flow between SAP EAM, SAP S/4HANA, and relevant non-SAP asset management or analytics platforms.
• Provide expert guidance on leveraging SAP EAM innovations, advanced analytics, and intelligent technologies (e.g., predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, IoT integration, and mobile solutions).
• Oversee integration strategies between SAP EAM and SAP S/4HANA using SAP BTP, CPI, APIs, and standard SAP integration patterns to ensure data consistency and performance.
• Lead delivery teams (functional, technical, data, integration, and change) across onshore and offshore models.

What will you need to do it?

• Deep functional expertise in SAP EAM, including Plant Maintenance (PM), Customer Service (CS), Asset Performance Management (APM), and integration with other modules like Materials Management (MM) and Finance (FI/CO).
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Finance processes and how they integrate with asset management solutions.
• Proven experience designing and delivering integrated asset management and execution solutions, including master data for assets, functional locations, equipment, maintenance notifications, work orders, preventive maintenance plans, and refurbishment processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP EAM architecture, data integration approaches, and best practices for scalable and performant asset management solutions.
• Experience applying SAP Activate and fit-to-standard methodologies in asset management-led transformations.
• Familiarity with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for integration, extensions, analytics, and innovation in the EAM space.
• Strong experience with SAP EAM & ERP Lead experience.
• Extensive SAP consulting experience, with significant experience in a Manager or Lead role delivering SAP EAM programmes.
• Delivery experience across 2-3 multiple end-to-end SAP EAM implementations, including integration with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Proven track record of leading complex asset management transformations, balancing solution quality, delivery pragmatism, and client value.
• Strong experience facilitating executive-level workshops, shaping business cases, and defining asset management roadmaps and solution blueprints.
• Proven experience leading and shaping SAP EAM-led RFP responses, including solution vision, delivery approach.
• Team Lead Experience (on/offshore).
• Strong interpersonal, team building, organisational and motivational skills.
• Advise on technical integrations of SAP applications with other client and 3rd party tools/applications in the Supply Chain, Finance, and Asset Management process areas.
• Experience of SAP EAM in industries such as Utilities, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Oil and Gas, Mining, or Transportation.
• Experience of facilitating a design workshop and then translating the requirements into design.
• Possess working knowledge of digital trends in Supply Chain, Finance, and Asset Management (e.g., ESG, Industry 4.0, IoT, Digital Solutions that integrate with SAP).
• Ability to simplify complex asset management and technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and leading large-scale transformation initiatives (Supply Chain, SAP and Enterprise Transformation wide).
• Passion for developing people, building capability, and contributing to KPMG's SAP and Supply Chain community.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with SAP EAM, S/4HANA, and industry best practices.
• Track record of driving go-to-market (GTM) initiatives, building SAP EAM pipeline, and converting opportunities into successful client engagements through trusted client relationships and value-led propositions.

Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are London Canary Wharf, Manchester. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options.