SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant

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Role: SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Watford / Canary Wharf

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in SAP Project Systems ?

We have an exciting role for you – SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive SAP EWM tasks from requirement analysis to closure
• Customer‑focused approach with a clear understanding of warehouse operations and business priorities
• Ability to prioritise incidents and changes in a high‑pressure, production‑support environment
• Proactive in identifying process gaps and proposing SAP EWM improvements and optimisations.

The Role

As an SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Consultant you will be responsible for designing, configuring, solutioning and optimizing project-based processes related to “Sell & Plan”, “Setup & Staff”, “Manage & record” and “Bill & Close” covering project planning, costing, pricing, resource management, time management, billing, and project financials.

Your responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:

Business Requirement Gathering & Solution Design

• Work with business stakeholders (Project Managers, Finance, Resource Managers, Billing teams) to understand professional services project flows.
• Analyze requirements related to:
• Work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Pricing and Costing of projects
• Resource planning & staffing
• Time & Expense capture
• Billing methods (T&M, Fixed Price, Periodic)
• Contract & engagement management
• Create Functional Specifications, Process Maps, and Fit‑Gap Analysis.

SAP PS Configuration & Customization

• Configure SAP PS master data, Project Definitions, WBS Elements, Settlement Rules, Cost Planning Profiles, Budget Profiles etc.
• Set up Professional Services billing scenarios (as applicable): Time & Material, Fixed Price Billing Plans, Resource-related billing (RRB), Milestone Billing etc.
• Integrate PS with: MS Dynamics (Opportunity, Engagement Management), SD (contracts, billing), FI/CO (cost posting, settlements), HR/SuccessFactors (time writing, resource assignment)

Project Planning & Execution Processes

• Support creation of project structures for Client engagements.
• Configure planning profiles for (as applicable) - Cost planning, Revenue planning, Budgeting & availability control
• Enable project scheduling, cost tracking, progress analysis, and forecasting.
• Ensure all activities can be executed seamlessly during project lifecycle.

Time, Expense & Resource Management

• Integrate PS with Replicon (for Timesheet entry), Concur (Expense recording), ProFinda (Resource assignment).
• Map business rules (as applicable): Billable vs non‑billable hours, Utilization calculations, Overtime rules
• Ensure correct flow of time & expense data into PS → CO → Billing.

Revenue Recognition & Billing Scenarios

• Configure revenue recognition for professional services: Percentage of completion (POC), Time-based revenue recognition, Period-end revenue adjustments.
• Design and enhance RRB for (as applicable): Billing requests, Credit memos, Cost-based billing
• Work with finance teams for: Month-end close, Project financial reconciliations, Revenue deferrals/accruals

Integration with Financials (FI/CO)

• Ensure project costs flow correctly to controlling objects.
• Configure settlement profiles (as applicable): WBS → COPA, WBS → G/L Accounts, WBS → Fixed Assets
• Support project profitability reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop or support:
• Standard PS reports (budget vs actuals, cost analysis)
• Project profitability analysis (P&L by project)
• Resource utilization dashboards
• Work with reporting / MI CoE teams for custom reports.

Testing, Training & Documentation

• Create test scenarios and sample test data for functional testing.
• Work closely with QA teams.
• Conduct training workshops for project managers, accountants, and resource planners.
• Liaise with Change Management team for user guides, and training decks.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide L2/L3 support for PS-related incidents.
• Optimize project billing cycles and project cost flows.
• Identify automation opportunities for project creation, staffing, or approval flows.

Cross‑Functional & Client-Facing Responsibilities

• Work as a liaison between business, development, and cross-modular teams.
• Conduct Client demos for project lifecycle scenarios.
• Translate functional needs into technical specifications for ABAP development.
• Drive system improvements for project delivery excellence.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Strong understanding of SAP Profession Service (PS) module in S4/HANA public cloud with Professional Service background.
• Experience in S/4HANA Professional Services / SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM).
• Knowledge of integration and extensibility technologies of PS with SD, CRM, CPM/(E)PPM, Time Management, Controlling.
• Ability to create functional specs, test scenarios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support project deadlines.
• Proactive and customer focused mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• SAP PS certification (optional but desirable).
• Good years of experience as an SAP PS Functional Consultant (Professional Services preferred).

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

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Next Steps

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