We are looking for a highly experienced Senior SAP PPM Functional Analyst to join a strategic project in Cape Town. This is a contract role focused on delivering robust SAP PPM solutions to support project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Mandatory)

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  Valid
  SAP Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Certification
  (proof must be provided with CV)
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  Minimum
  8 years’ SAP experience
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  Participation in
  more than five (5) full SAP implementations
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  Extensive hands-on experience in SAP PPM configuration, implementation, and support
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  Proven ability to gather business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions

Key Responsibilities

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  Analyse business requirements and design functional SAP PPM solutions
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  Configure, implement, and support SAP PPM modules and related processes
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  Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders to define needs
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  Develop functional specifications and support technical teams during development/integration
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  Perform system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution
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  Support full project lifecycle activities including UAT and end-user training
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  Ensure solutions follow best practices and governance standards
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  Produce and maintain functional documentation and process flows

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

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  SAP PPM Configuration & Setup
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  Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
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  Solution Design & Implementation
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  Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
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  SAP Testing, Troubleshooting & Support
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  Business Process Optimisation
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  SAP Integration Concepts & Project Lifecycle Methodologies

Advantageous Experience

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  Local Government / Public Sector environment
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  Integration with third-party applications
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  Large-scale enterprise or public-sector SAP implementations
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  Knowledge of project portfolio governance, resource management, and project financials