SAP PS Experts in Hamburg
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Cordula Buss
Last position:
Senior Project Lead Finance & IT (Interim) at Rolls-Royce Powers Systems AG
- Implemented a group-wide project management and project controlling framework (SAP PPM / SAC)
- Designed an earned value based control system (costs, progress, schedule)
- Integrated quotation, product and financial data into SAP
- Led interdisciplinary teams in agile and hybrid setups
Thorsten Schulz
Last position:
Project Manager at ORLEN Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale IT
- Project management and change management
- Blueprint-to-go-live including cutover
- Implementation in a greenfield approach
- Management of the integrator
- Designing, organizing, and executing change management
- Agile management in Jira and Confluence
- Fit-gap analysis, requirement engineering, development, testing, cutover, and hypercare
- Covering the processes Sales-from-Stock, Procure-to-Pay/-Receipt, Invoice-to-Pay
Oliver Brokowsky
Last position:
Managing Partner / Senior Consultant / Senior Project Manager at BCOB GmbH
- Led project management for over 150 validation and verification projects for medical ceramic implants (hip, knee, shoulder, spinal and dental) across international production sites, including presses, mills, turning, grinding, milling, polishing, proofing, laser, washing and packaging equipment, as well as cleanrooms
- Managed the validation team and overall planning of validation activities, including creation of application specifications, equivalence analyses, risk classifications and validation plans (VP/DP/IP/OP/PP/FAT)
- Performed FATs at suppliers, and prepared FAT and final reports for regulatory submissions to authorities and customers
- Participated in internal, regulatory and customer audits
- Senior project lead for SAP PS-BAU at a leading Frankfurt bank: led the development team, coordinated external service providers, acted as single point of contact for the business unit, and supported design phase and test management
- Provided consulting and conducted trainings and workshops on quality, validation and regulatory requirements for international equipment manufacturers and system integrators
- Provided consulting and project leadership in supply chain, logistics and procurement for international clients
George Gambourg
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant/ SAP Authorization Consulting (Freelancer/SAP Consultant) at Publicly Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Consulting on SAP authorizations and governance
- Conducting governance consultations, iteration support and project coordination
- Developing solutions for effective control and monitoring of SAP authorizations
- Creating concepts and recommendations
- Drafting detailed concepts to improve the assignment and management of SAP authorizations
- Providing clear recommendations based on established methods and best practices
- Creating/customizing authorizations for MM including MDG/MDM as well as FI, PP including AIRC Services within SAP Finance
- Reviewing existing structures and processes
- Analyzing and evaluating current SAP authorization structures and processes
- Identifying weaknesses and developing optimization strategies
- Conducting trainings and workshops
- Planning and delivering trainings and workshops for awareness
- Sharing knowledge in SAP authorizations, including role assignment, support during iterations and consulting on role development in the pharmaceutical environment.
Matti Lange
Last position:
FullStack Developer at Ing DiBa GmbH
- Developed and extended Fiori UI5/WebApps for areas such as general ledger, asset accounting, and others.
- Implemented backend logic and OData services for a new S/4 HANA system
- Analyzed the current state of SAP GUI transactions and derived suitable standard and custom developments
- Designed technical concepts and implemented custom UI5 apps in the Fiori Launchpad
- Automated OPA tests, extended and adapted standard Fiori apps
- Documented and created developer manuals in the wiki
- Conducted code reviews, approved and delivered software units via GitLab and SAP transports
Andreas Rudi
Last position:
Development at Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall
- Coordination of SAP CML, SAP CMS, iBS FIN with Paricon MXF
- Custom development (ABAP, CDS)
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Statistics of experts using SAP PS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
27
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
What SAP PS covers
SAP PS, also known as SAP Project System, is the part of SAP used to plan, control, and settle complex projects. It links schedules, budgets, resources, and costs so teams can manage work from first structure to final settlement. Companies use it when projects need clear control inside SAP.
Typical project work
- Build WBS structures and network plans
- Set up budgeting, availability control, and milestones
- Connect costs, commitments, and settlements
- Support reporting for project progress and variance
It is common in engineering, plant work, capital spending, and other projects with many moving parts. In Hamburg, it often fits organizations with logistics, industrial, maritime, or infrastructure programs that need tight financial tracking.
Ecosystem and integration
SAP PS rarely stands alone. It often works with CO for controlling, FI for accounting, MM for procurement, SD for sales-related projects, and PM for maintenance-linked work. In S/4HANA, the setup may also touch Project Control and broader finance processes.
When freelance help matters
Companies bring in SAP Project System experts for new implementations, rollouts, template cleanups, migration work, or issue resolution after go-live. Freelancers are also useful when project structures are messy, postings do not settle correctly, or reports do not match the business view.
Strong specialist skills
- Clear grasp of WBS, networks, and settlement rules
- Strong SAP customizing and testing discipline
- Good understanding of finance and project accounting flows
- Able to translate business needs into stable SAP design
Good SAP PS professionals document well, test with real project scenarios, and spot where master data or configuration causes downstream errors. They should also understand how users actually run projects, not just how the system is configured.
Hamburg collaboration
For Hamburg-based teams, SAP PS work can be hybrid or remote depending on the project phase. On-site time helps during workshops, blueprinting, and cutover support; remote work fits configuration, testing, and defect fixing. Clear German or English communication is often important in local project teams.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP PS.
SAP PS is used to manage projects inside SAP from structure to settlement. It helps companies plan tasks, control budgets, track costs, and connect project work to finance and procurement. It is especially useful when projects need a strict link between execution and accounting.
Yes, SAP Project System is the full name most people mean when they say SAP PS. The abbreviation is common in SAP teams, while the longer name is often used in documentation and project discussions. Both refer to the same functional area for project planning and control.
SAP PS is stronger when the main need is detailed project structure, cost control, and settlement inside SAP. SAP PPM is more focused on portfolio and demand prioritization, while external project tools often handle task collaboration better. Many companies use SAP PS for finance-heavy delivery and another tool for day-to-day coordination.
A good SAP PS specialist usually also knows CO, FI, MM, and often SD or PM, because project postings touch those areas. Experience with S/4HANA, testing, data migration, and business process design is very helpful. Strong communication matters too, since project users and finance teams must agree on the setup.
For a small correction or reporting issue, a SAP PS expert with focused support experience may be enough. For a rollout, template redesign, or migration, you want someone who has handled end-to-end project structures, settlement logic, and integration testing. The more finance-sensitive the process, the more important deep practical experience becomes.
Many SAP PS tasks can be done remotely, especially configuration, troubleshooting, and test support. On-site time is useful for workshops, stakeholder alignment, and cutover days, particularly in Hamburg-based programs with several business teams involved. A hybrid setup is often the most practical choice.
Look for someone who can explain the design in plain terms, not just list transactions and customizing paths. A strong SAP PS professional understands WBS logic, settlement behavior, integration with finance, and how users close projects correctly. Ask for examples of similar implementations, support cases, or migration work.
Companies usually ask for SAP PS help when project structures are inconsistent, budgets do not control as expected, or settlement produces errors. Other common triggers are S/4HANA changes, rollout of a project template, or reporting that does not match actual project progress. These issues often need someone who can work across business and technical teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,000 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (67%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Transportation (100%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP PS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (83%), and Finance (83%).
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