Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm's growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities:

SAP System Administration

Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, CRM, SRM, PI/PO, Solution Manager).

Perform SAP kernel upgrades, support pack upgrades, enhancement packages, and system refreshes.

Manage SAP profiles, parameters, and instance configuration.

Perform client administration (client creation, copy, deletion, transport routes).

2. Landscape & Transport Management

Design and manage SAP landscapes (DEV / QA / UAT / PRD).

Configure and manage Transport Management System (STMS).

Monitor and troubleshoot transport issues across systems.

Coordinate with functional teams for release and transport planning.

3. Performance Monitoring & Tuning

Monitor system performance using tools such as ST02, ST03, ST06, DBACOCKPIT, and CCMS.

Analyze CPU, memory, disk, and database performance issues.

Perform performance tuning for SAP application servers and databases.

Identify and resolve system bottlenecks proactively.

4. Database Administration

Administer SAP-supported databases (HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, SAP ASE).

Perform database monitoring, backup, restore, and recovery activities.

Manage HANA Studio activities including memory, disk, and alert monitoring.

Coordinate with DB teams for upgrades and patches.

5. SAP Security & Authorizations

Support SAP user administration (user creation, locking, deletion).

Manage roles and authorizations in coordination with SAP Security teams.

Support audit and compliance requirements (SOX, GRC).

Ensure secure system configuration and adherence to SAP security best practices.

6. Backup, Recovery & DR

Plan and monitor SAP system backups.

Perform system restores and disaster recovery (DR) testing.

Maintain and validate high availability (HA) and DR setups.

Ensure business continuity for SAP environments.

7. Patch & Upgrade Management

Apply SAP Notes, OSS notes, and security patches.

Plan and execute system upgrades and migrations.

Support SAP S/4HANA conversions and system carve-outs.

Coordinate downtime activities with business stakeholders.

8. Cloud & Infrastructure Support

Support SAP systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, SAP BTP).

Work with OS (Linux/Windows) and virtualization technologies.

Collaborate with infrastructure teams for capacity planning.

Manage SAP systems on containers or hyperscaler environments where applicable.

9. Incident, Problem & Change Management

Troubleshoot SAP BASIS issues and perform root cause analysis.

Provide on-call and production support as per SLA.

Document incidents, solutions, and operational procedures.

Participate in change management and CAB meetings.

10. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Maintain system documentation and architecture diagrams.

Prepare operational runbooks and SOPs.

Identify automation opportunities and implement scripts/tools.

Stay updated with SAP roadmap and new technologies.

Mandatory skill sets:

SAP BASIS

Preferred skill sets:

SAP BASIS

Years of experience required:

4+ years

Education qualification:

Btech MBA MCA MTECH

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

SAP Basis

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure, Learning Agility + 18 more

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

September 18, 2026

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