Associate Consultant SAP ABAP

Role Overview

This position is for an Associate Consultant specializing in SAP ABAP located in Riyadh. Candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience are considered. A bachelor's degree in IT or an equivalent field with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Preference for applicants with academic background from accredited SAP Alliance University programs.
• Up to one year of practical experience working with SAP modules.
• Basic knowledge of ABAP programming and SAP system customization.
• Consulting or client-facing experience is advantageous.
• Technical familiarity with cloud technologies is expected.
• Possession of SAP ABAP certification is preferred.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology adds value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced SAP ABAP capabilities through formal training programs.
• Gain proficiency in frameworks, protocols, and standards necessary for SAP Technical Consultants.
• Engage proactively in continuous learning and maintain current knowledge from training topics.
• Deepen knowledge and expertise independently.

Business Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities for clear and concise interactions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and optionally Visio.
• Comprehension of business processes related to SAP focus areas or modules.
• Capability to conduct research and handle detailed assignments efficiently.
• Robust analytical thinking skills.

Consulting Aptitude

• Effective teamwork, problem-solving, creative reasoning, empathetic communication, time management, and collaborating at all staff levels.
• Development of consulting interpersonal skills required for project engagements and team collaboration.
• Presentation skills development.
• Growing supervision and personnel development capabilities.
• Self-motivated to manage time and tasks to meet training objectives.
• Committed to professional growth towards consultancy and subject matter expertise.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden skills.

General Duties

• Support project teams by documenting solutions tailored to client needs.
• Assist preparation of project solution documentation.
• Deliver assigned tasks on schedule, honoring project timelines and team commitments.
• Adhere to project and organizational guidelines with timely fulfillment of administrative duties.
• Keep management informed about workload status and issues.
• Learn to analyze challenges and develop dependable, efficient solutions.
• Acquire deeper knowledge of SAP methods, tools, standards, and techniques.
• Contribute to effective project documentation with minimal supervision.
• Embrace quality standards and prioritize activities aligned with project plans.
• Provide updates to project leadership on progress and challenges, offering insights for future improvements.
• Demonstrate ability to complete project assignments ensuring high quality service delivery.