Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading consultancy to recruit a SAP Basis Consultant on an 6 month contract basis. Fully remote - UK based
We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis Consultant with proven carve-out experience to lead the technical separation and stabilisation of SAP environments during M&A activity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a high-pace, results-driven PE environment where timelines are tight, governance is lean, and execution quality is critical.
Role
SAP Carve-Out & System Separation (Hands-On Execution)
The SAP Basis consultant will execute system and client copies across SAP landscapes (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC)
Perform post-copy technical activities including BDLS, logical system updates, and RFC realignment
Reconfigure transport routes and landscape topology
Support system shell creation and environment rebuilds
Troubleshoot technical separation issues in real time during cutover
Core SAP Basis Administration
SAP installation, configuration, and patching
Kernel upgrades and SAP Notes implementation
Performance monitoring and tuning
Background job management and reconfiguration
User and role restructuring post-separation
Infrastructure & Database
Support database activities including SAP HANA administration
Execute migrations and system refreshes
Assist with cloud-hosted environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure)
Configure backup, high availability, and disaster recovery setups
Operating Within a PE Environment
Deliver against tight carve-out deadlines
Maintain clear technical risk visibility
Focus on efficiency, cost awareness, and long-term sustainability
Support Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) timelines and exit plans
Profile
The SAP Basis Consultant will have 5+ years SAP Basis experience
Proven hands-on involvement in at least one SAP carve-out or divestiture
Strong experience with:
Homogeneous and heterogeneous system copies
Logical system changes (BDLS)
Transport Management System (TMS)
RFC/ALE/IDoc reconfiguration
Experience supporting Day 1 cutover execution
Strong troubleshooting capability under pressure
Company
Market leading Consultancy with offices in London
hybrid working
Salary & Benefits
company, depending on experience
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training .
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