1. Core SAP Expertise
· Strong understanding of S/4HANA system architecture and simplification items.
· Experience evaluating migration paths (Brownfield/System Conversion, Selective Data Transition, Greenfield).
· Ability to interpret and leverage SAP Readiness Check, Simplification Item Catalogue, and Business Process Discovery tools.
· Experience assessing custom code remediation needs and potential impacts on business processes.
· Deep functional knowledge of ECC modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PM, HCM, FM/GM).
· Understanding of how ECC processes transition to S/4HANA equivalents (Universal Journal, Business Partner Model, new Asset Accounting, MRP Live, etc.).
2. Technical Skills
· Ability to analyse ECC system usage, custom development inventory, interfaces, and enhancements.
· Knowledge of integration technologies (SAP PI/PO, SAP BTP Integration Suite, APIs).
· Experience with data profiling and preliminary data migration considerations.
· Familiarity with sizing, performance implications, and high-level technical architecture changes in S/4HANA.
3. Functional & Process Assessment Skills
· Ability to conduct current-state process mapping and identify gaps vs. S/4HANA best practices.
· Experience facilitating workshops with business users to gather process insights and pain points.
· Capability to identify process improvement opportunities enabled by S/4HANA functionality.
· Familiarity with public sector processes (if relevant): funds management, procurement, HR/payroll, grants, etc.
4. Analysis & Advisory Skills
· Strong ability to synthesize system data, process information, and technical findings into actionable insights.
· Comfortable performing impact assessments across functional areas and technology components.
· Ability to support the definition of future-state options, including migration approach, level of process redesign, and transformation enablers.
· Capable of developing clear summaries, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.
5. Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
· Strong communication skills for engaging state stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
· Ability to work collaboratively with McKinsey consultants and adapt to structured problem-solving approaches.
· Skilled documentation abilities: process flows, capability assessments, system impact summaries, data/integration inventories.
· Comfort working in early-stage transformation contexts with evolving requirements.
6. Optional / Nice-to-Have Skills
· Experience participating in public-sector SAP transformation programs.
· Previous involvement in large ECC-to-S/4HANA assessments or roadmap projects.
· Exposure to business case development or TCO considerations (without requiring RFP involvement).
· Experience with change management or organizational readiness assessments.