SAP Professional Services and Public Cloud Consultant

KGS

Established in 2008, KPMG Global Services (KGS) India is a strategic global delivery organization

that works with over 50 KPMG firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements.

The KGS India journey has been one of consistent growth, with a current employee count of c.22,000, operating from eight locations in India Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Noida, Kolkata and Pune. KGS provides a range of Advisory, Tax and Audit support services to KPMG firms around the world, offering opportunity everywhere with us to make your mark.

Reflecting a sharp focus on our people, as part of KPMG in India, we are rated among the top 10 Best Companies in India for women and as Champions of Inclusion by Avtar and Seramount. We are also rated as a Gold Employer for our LGBTQ+ inclusive practices and policies by India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI). In addition, we have been ranked as the #1 employer for women and best companies for policies on Diversity and Inclusion, by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

KGS has been recognized for the Most Impactful Women Empowerment Initiative (Corporate for the and Most Impactful Skill Development Programme Initiative of the year during the India Social Impact Awards 2024. We are also a LEED and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System (EMS)) committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Role Responsibilities:

• Solution Architecture & Design Leadership for Engage to Staff (ETS)
• Lead the design and architecture of SAP Professional Services in Public Cloud to meet the business needs of a regulated, quality-focused service Industry.
• Architect process flows that leverage SAP Best Practices for discrete Professional services
• Provide specific guidance around variant configuration for customizable products and ensure smooth integration across various modules of Professional Service processes.
• Support decision-making for configuration vs. extensibility, always aiming for minimal deviation from standard.
• Identify deltas between standard SAP and business needs, recommending suitable process adaptations or extensibility options.
• Build strong relationships with business process owners and IT leadership by clearly articulating how the SAP Professional services on Public Cloud solution will support their goals.
• Present options and recommendations in fit-to-standard discussions to gain buy-in and reduce friction.
• Aligning closely with onshore functional consultants and technical leads to ensure continuity in solution delivery.
• Begin laying the groundwork for upcoming test cycles, data migration, and cutover planning by aligning on key milestones.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to strengthen internal SAP Professional services Public Cloud capability.

Technical Abilities:

• Revenue Recognition Expertise
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles in professional services.
• Ability to configure and validate revenue recognition rules aligned with project milestones and billing cycles.
• Project Creation and Processing
• Knowledge of end-to-end project lifecycle: creation, planning, execution, and closure.
• Familiarity with project structures (WBS elements, networks) and integration with financial processes.
• Cost Rates and Revenue Management
• Ability to define and maintain cost rates for resources and services.
• Understanding of revenue calculation methods and profitability analysis for projects.
• Staffing and Resource Planning
• Experience in resource management, staffing assignments, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of tools and apps for workforce scheduling and utilization tracking.
• Billing Process and Adjustments
• Expertise in preparing billing documents, including Billing Document Requests (BDR), preliminary billing documents, and final invoices.
• Ability to handle billing adjustments such as write-offs, postponements, and credit/debit memos.
• Pricing and Condition Records
• Knowledge of pricing procedures, condition types, and maintenance of condition records.
• Ability to configure pricing logic for professional services scenarios.
• Output Determination and App Knowledge
• Understanding of output determination for invoices and related documents.
• Familiarity with various SAP Fiori apps or equivalent tools involved in project billing, revenue recognition, and resource management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an SAP S4 HANA Solution Architect with a focus on Public Cloud implementations and SAP Professional Services on Public cloud.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Public cloud end-to-end implementation processes, including knowledge of Professional services value chains like Opportunity Management, resource management, revenue and billing etc.
• Managed a team of onshore and offshore resources both from an individual engagement and overall practice perspective.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a keen ability to deliver solutions in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Good to have Certifications

• Certification in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Experience & Background

• B-Tech/BCA/MCA/MBA
• Have strong analytical and logical skills
• 5 to 7 years of experience or 10-14 years of experience