SAP PS Functional Consultant
Posted 1 week ago by Robert Half
£75 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim SAP PS Lead involves leading the functional design and architecture decisions for SAP Project Systems within a major transformation initiative for National Gas. The consultant will work closely with business and IT stakeholders, providing hands-on expertise while overseeing third-party partner teams. This position is hybrid, requiring two days on-site in Solihull per week, and is classified as inside IR35. The contract is initially for six months with a likely extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead SAP PS functional design, architecture decisions and post-restructure system alignment
- Oversee WBS, budgeting, forecasting, project planning, and cost control functions in SAP
- Advise on CATS integration and related time recording processes
- Work closely with partner resources and internal stakeholders on delivery coordination
- Align SAP PS configuration and reporting to business objectives and transformation goals
- Contribute to roadmap planning and change impact analysis
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in SAP Project Systems across large-scale programmes
- Exposure to CATS integration (nice to have)
- Experience working within utilities, energy, or other regulated infrastructure sectors
- Cross-functional understanding of SAP (FICO, MM, PM, SD)
- SAP S/4HANA transformation or upgrade experience preferred
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partner/vendor management skills
Salary (Rate): £75.00/hr
City: Solihull
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Interim SAP PS Lead – Utilities / Infrastructure Transformation
Location: Solihull (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Rate: £550–£600/day via umbrella (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months initially, likely extension
Start Date: ASAP
Robert Half is representing a global consulting firm delivering a strategic SAP transformation for National Gas. We’re looking for an experienced SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant to join the team in a key delivery role focused on architecture alignment, integration, and partner oversight.
About the Role: You’ll play a pivotal role in a major realignment initiative following a corporate restructure. Working closely with business and IT stakeholders, you’ll provide hands-on functional expertise in SAP PS while guiding delivery strategy and overseeing third-party partner teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead SAP PS functional design, architecture decisions and post-restructure system alignment
- Oversee WBS, budgeting, forecasting, project planning, and cost control functions in SAP
- Advise on CATS integration and related time recording processes
- Work closely with partner resources and internal stakeholders on delivery coordination
- Align SAP PS configuration and reporting to business objectives and transformation goals
- Contribute to roadmap planning and change impact analysis
Requirements:
- Proven experience in SAP Project Systems across large-scale programmes
- Exposure to CATS integration (nice to have)
- Experience working within utilities, energy, or other regulated infrastructure sectors
- Cross-functional understanding of SAP (FICO, MM, PM, SD)
- SAP S/4HANA transformation or upgrade experience preferred
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partner/vendor management skills
Additional Info: 2 days per week onsite (Solihull); rest remote Must be willing to work via FCSA-accredited umbrella company Role subject to financial and criminal background checks