At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise SAP Project Systems processes for exciting client projects.
- Company: Join Tata Consultancy Services, a top employer known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health care, training resources, and discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in project management while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in SAP PS module and strong communication skills required.
Role
SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant
Job Type
Permanent
Location
Watford / Canary Wharf
Number of hours
40 hours per week – full time
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in SAP Project Systems? We have an exciting role for you – SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive SAP EWM tasks from requirement analysis to closure
- Customer‑focused approach with a clear understanding of warehouse operations and business priorities
- Ability to prioritise incidents and changes in a high‑pressure, production‑support environment
- Proactive in identifying process gaps and proposing SAP EWM improvements and optimisations.
The Role
As an SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant you will be responsible for designing, configuring, solutioning and optimizing project-based processes related to “Sell & Plan”, “Setup & Staff”, “Manage & record” and “Bill & Close” covering project planning, costing, pricing, resource management, time management, billing, and project financials.
Key responsibilities
- Business Requirement Gathering & Solution Design
- Work with business stakeholders (Project Managers, Finance, Resource Managers, Billing teams) to understand professional services project flows.
• Analyze requirements related to
- Work breakdown structures (WBS)
- Pricing and Costing of projects
- Resource planning & staffing
- Time & Expense capture
- Billing methods (T&M, Fixed Price, Periodic)
- Create Functional Specifications, Process Maps, and Fit‑Gap Analysis.
- SAP PS Configuration & Customization
- Set up Professional Services billing scenarios (as applicable): Time & Material, Fixed Price Billing Plans, Resource-related billing (RRB), Milestone Billing etc.
- Integrate PS with: MS Dynamics (Opportunity, Engagement Management), SD (contracts, billing), FI/CO (cost posting, settlements), HR/Success Factors (time writing, resource assignment)
- Project Planning & Execution Processes
- Support creation of project structures for Client engagements.
- Configure planning profiles for (as applicable) - Cost planning, Revenue planning, Budgeting & availability control
- Enable project scheduling, cost tracking, progress analysis, and forecasting.
- Ensure all activities can be executed seamlessly during project lifecycle.
- Time, Expense & Resource Management
- Integrate PS with Replicon (for Timesheet entry), Concur (Expense recording), Pro Finda (Resource assignment).
- Map business rules (as applicable): Billable vs non‑billable hours, Utilization calculations, Overtime rules
- Ensure correct flow of time & expense data into PS → CO → Billing.
- Configure revenue recognition for professional services: Percentage of completion (POC), Time-based revenue recognition, Period-end revenue adjustments.
- Design and enhance RRB for (as applicable): Billing requests, Credit memos, Cost-based billing
- Work with finance teams for: Month-end close, Project financial reconciliations, Revenue deferrals/accruals
- Integration with Financials (FI/CO)
- Ensure project costs flow correctly to controlling objects.
- Support project profitability reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.
- Reporting & Analytics
• Develop or support
- Standard PS reports (budget vs actuals, cost analysis)
- Project profitability analysis (P&L by project)
- Work with reporting / MI Co E teams for custom reports.
- Testing, Training & Documentation
- Create test scenarios and sample test data for functional testing.
- Work closely with QA teams.
- Conduct training workshops for project managers, accountants, and resource planners.
- Liaise with Change Management team for user guides, and training decks.
- Provide L2/L3 support for PS-related incidents.
- Optimize project billing cycles and project cost flows.
- Identify automation opportunities for project creation, staffing, or approval flows.
- Cross‑Functional & Client‑Facing Responsibilities
- Work as a liaison between business, development, and cross-modular teams.
- Translate functional needs into technical specifications for ABAP development.
- Drive system improvements for project delivery excellence.
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience
- Strong understanding of SAP Profession Service (PS) module in S4/HANA public cloud with Professional Service background.
- Experience in S/4HANA Professional Services / SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM).
- Knowledge of integration and extensibility technologies of PS with SD, CRM, CPM/(E)PPM, Time Management, Controlling.
- Ability to create functional specs, test scenarios.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project deadlines.
- Proactive and customer focused mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Good years of experience as an SAP PS Functional Consultant (Professional Services preferred).
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally.
Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.
We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive.
Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.
Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.
You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional).
Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.
We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation.
We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI. recruitment@tcs. com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment.
We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.
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SAP Project Systems Functional Consultant in Watford employer: Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services in Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salary packages, comprehensive health care, and extensive training resources, employees are empowered to grow their skills and advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join TCS to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to optimising warehouse operations and delivering impactful solutions.
