Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Upgrade Consultant with 6+ years of hands-on experience in SAP technical and upgrade projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in S/4HANA system conversion, upgrade methodologies, and technical stack modernization, including ABAP platform, HANA database, and Fiori components. The role involves end-to-end upgrade execution, technical analysis, and integration validation with third-party tools.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end S/4HANA upgrades using SUM with DMO
• Define upgrade strategy, sequencing, and execution roadmap
• Plan and execute downtime optimization and cutover strategy
• Perform Readiness Check 2.0 and Maintenance Planner analysis
• Execute S/4, ABAP Platform, Kernel, and HANA DB upgrades
• Manage SUM phases, logs, and upgrade issue resolution
• Perform HANA DB upgrade, tuning, and validation
• Monitor system via ST22, SM37, STMS, SUM logs
• Manage transport landscape (DEV, QA, PROD synchronization)
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans during upgrade
• Coordinate SAP Cloud Connector and technical integrations
• Support cutover, go-live, and hypercare stabilization
• Ensure system health, performance, and stability post-upgrade
• Collaborate with basis, infra, and technical teams for upgrade readiness
• Drive automation in upgrade execution and monitoring