SAP S/4HANA PP-PI / X-Steps Senior Consultant & Developer

Project overview

Project Environment: SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Pharma / regulated environment

Project Type: Freelance / Project Contract

For an ongoing SAP S/4HANA transformation project in the regulated pharmaceutical environment, we are looking for an experienced SAP PP-PI / X-Steps Senior Consultant & Developer with in-depth experience in the independent conception, configuration, and technical implementation of SAP X-Steps.

The focus is on the new implementation of a structured X-Steps solution to support and document production processes.

We are explicitly looking for a hands-on oriented specialist who understands the functional requirements of process manufacturing and can independently carry out the technical implementation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Conception, customizing, and new implementation of SAP X-Steps in the SAP S/4HANA environment

Setup and configuration of reusable X-Step structures in the X-Step repository

Creation and integration of electronic process instructions (PI Sheets)

Configuration of process instructions and process messages

Integration of X-Steps into production recipes, process orders, and PP-PI processes

Technical implementation of required enhancements using ABAP, BAdIs, and suitable SAP enhancement technologies

Analysis and implementation of requirements from production, quality assurance, and business departments

Execution of functional tests, integration tests, and error analysis

Creation of technical and functional documentation in a GMP/CSV-regulated environment

Support with validation, test execution, and productive go-live

Functional Requirements – Must-have

Several years of practical project experience with SAP PP-PI / Process Manufacturing

Proven independently executed SAP X-Steps implementations

In-depth knowledge of the X-Step repository and electronic PI Sheets

Experience with SAP process instructions, process messages, and process orders

Technical understanding and practical experience with ABAP development and SAP enhancements

Experience with SAP S/4HANA or in-depth knowledge of technical differences to SAP ECC

Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working

Very good German language skills

Desirable Knowledge – Nice-to-have

Project experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other GMP-regulated industries

Knowledge of CSV, GAMP 5, and computer-aided system validation

Experience with electronic manufacturing records / Electronic Batch Records

Knowledge of SAP PP-PI in connection with MES or process control systems

Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation and rollout projects

Knowledge of SAP transactions and tools in the X-Steps environment, e.g., CMXSV

Expected Project Results

Technically functional and tested X-Steps solution

Reusable and documented X-Step templates

Successful integration into the relevant PP-PI processes

Fully documented customizing and, if applicable, ABAP enhancements

Deliverable solution documentation, including appropriate test evidence

Application

Please send us your current SAP project profile with the following information:

Specific reference projects with independently performed X-Steps implementation

Description of your technical tasks and SAP technologies used

Experience with SAP S/4HANA and, if applicable, Pharma / GMP

Earliest possible start date and available capacity

Remote hourly rate or daily rate (net)

Conditions for occasional on-site assignments

Important: Please only apply if you have independently implemented SAP X-Steps yourself. Pure SAP PP-PI consulting without practical X-Steps implementation experience is not sufficient for this position.

Project details

Short notice / by agreement

Initial 3 months, extension possible

By agreement, preferably 3–5 days per week

Predominantly remote, occasional on-site assignments by arrangement

Project Language: German, English advantageous

Remuneration: According to qualification and experience

• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 3 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Raum Aalen, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German