SAP S/4HANA Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used SAP S/4HANA
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Claus E.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Aconext Engineering GmbH
- Management of complex projects in technology-driven and regulated environments
- Overall responsibility for the planning, management and implementation of projects across multiple departments
- Responsibility for budget, resources, timelines, and risk and change management
- Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 25 employees
- Central interface between clients, specialist departments, external partners and management
- Establishment of structured project and reporting processes for transparent management
- Ensuring the on-time implementation of projects in demanding and regulated project environments.
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Yunus S.
Last position:
Senior Expert / Program Manager at Dolpheen IT
Senior Expert / Program Manager
IT Services
- Management of internal projects for infrastructure modernization: setup and maintenance of test environments that realistically replicate complex customer networks.
- Resource coordination: planning server capacities and cloud resources for automated test runs.
- Implementation of CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests into the build process.
- Evaluation of performance bottlenecks through load testing (NeoLoad/JMeter) to ensure scalability.
Tools / Technologies: Jenkins, Docker, GIT, ButBucket, NeoLoad, Azure
Alexander K.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Stefan M.
Last position:
SAP Architect at Manufacturing Industry
SAP Business Data Cloud / Datasphere rollout
Technologies: SAP Datasphere | SAP BTP | SAP Analytics Cloud | ETL / ELT | Security & Governance
Tasks / Responsibilities:
- Designing and implementing data architectures in SAP Business Data Cloud / Datasphere
- Designing spaces, data products, and data flows for integrated data models
- Connecting SAP and non-SAP systems via SDI, ODP, APIs
- Integration with SAP Analytics Cloud for self-service analytics
- Building governance, security, and authorization concepts
- Creating architecture guidelines & performance optimization
Results / Achievements:
- Introduced a central data catalog & authorization concept
- Laid the foundation for self-service analytics
Thomas W.
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect, Focused Build Coach, Senior Consultant at Support 4 Enterprises
Alexander M.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager (Interim) at KPMG
- Implementation and optimization of corporate structures
- S4 transformation in manufacturing companies
- Optimization of financial structures
- Establishment of IFRS, USGAAP reporting structures
- Restructuring and change/integration management
Immo M.
Last position:
Interim Manager/Management Consultant at Austrian regional energy supplier
Further development of the data analytics system landscape based on MS Power BI
- Concept and development of ETL processes, primary data source SAP IS/U incl. extraction via Theobald extractors to Azure Synapse, support with SAP S/4 conversion
- Support in the concept and development of data models in Azure Synapse Analytics
- Gathering and implementation of requirements in the data analytics area from internal business units
- Identification, documentation and analysis of existing as well as cross-functional processes
- Data definition, data modeling & preparation as well as source selection for merging data from differently structured data sources
- Design of reports and dashboards based on MS Power BI
- Transfer of reporting processes from existing structures to MS Power BI Premium (PPU)
- Hands-on development and implementation of analyses, reports and dashboards based on Microsoft Power BI
- Power Apps for write-back processes from Power BI Premium to Azure SQL DB
- Power BI support as part of the SAP S/4 conversion
- Cooperation with internal business units and external development partners
- Coaching/training, documentation, development processes
Kurt B.
Last position:
Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at Fa. RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Developers, ~10 Teams, per Team: 1 PO, 1 ScrumMaster, 1UX, 1 Developers, 1 Tester
- .net core 8, 9, C#
- Microservices, Clean Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
- GraphQL, REST, SDL
- Azure DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, Azure Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
- Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
- Azure SQL Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
- Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnd, Test Automation)
- AI, Copilot, creating Test Templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated Unit and Integration Tests
- Automated E2E Tests, Playwright Test Automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Shipment tracking
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx e6 messages / month / service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into AzureDataLake
Kalysbek A.
Last position:
ABAP and Fiori Developer at Hugo Boss AG
- Analysis of business needs, technical specifications and development of solutions within SAP S/4HANA
- Application development and maintenance with ABAP OO, SAP Gateway Builder, CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, BRF+, SAP Fiori, RAP
- Refactoring, design and implementation of development objects from existing SAP-AFS infrastructure to new S4/HANA Fashion system
- Test driven development using ABAP Unit Test framework and peer reviews
- Extension of Fiori apps, standard programs, exits, BAdIs and enhancements
- Adaptation and performance optimization of ABAP custom code to make it HANA optimized
- Comprehensive technical documentation of concepts and solutions
Martin A.
Last position:
Project management for reorganization of the logistics department at Strebelwerk GmbH
- Analysis and optimization of goods receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking and shipping
- Documentation of individual business processes
Kelly G.
Last position:
Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance) at Self-employed
Building the practice that treats adaptive capability as a strategic asset, not a consulting engagement. Working with C-suite leaders at European and global organizations to build the internal capability to evolve continuously – faster, with less dependency on outside help.
- Delivering the Adaptive Capability Diagnostic: a structured engagement that scores organizations across 6 dimensions and produces a clear roadmap for building transformation capability.
- Advising executives on transformation portfolio management: which initiatives to run simultaneously, how to sequence them, and how to build the governance to sustain all of it.
- Speaking at industry events including executive roundtables, conferences, webinars, and podcasts on building organizational adaptability at scale.
Volkmar T.
Last position:
Consultant | Business Analyst – Requirements Engineer – Agile Coach - Designer at ÖBB BCC
- Redesign of system error messages for Jira & Confluence
- Evaluation and implementation of new system extensions
- Analysis and design of new business processes with UX expertise
- Support for the implementation of SAFe
Johanna U.
Last position:
Manager at Deloitte Consulting GmbH
- Technology consulting and project management focused on SAP ICMR and SAP Group Reporting
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Statistics of experts using SAP S/4HANA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Austria using SAP S/4HANA
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP S/4HANA experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (82%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Professional Services (61%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Retail (45%)
- Transportation (42%)
- Automotive (36%)
- Energy (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP S/4HANA covers
SAP S/4HANA is SAP’s enterprise resource planning suite built on the SAP HANA in-memory database. It connects finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, supply chain and asset management in one data model. Companies use it to standardize core operations while keeping real-time insight across business processes.
Core business processes
S/4HANA supports transaction-heavy operations and complex organizational structures across industries. Typical deliverables include:
- Finance, controlling and group reporting
- Procurement, inventory and sales order management
- Production planning and quality management
- Warehouse, transport and asset processes
- Embedded analytics and operational reporting
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong SAP S/4HANA specialists understand configuration as well as the surrounding SAP landscape. Their work may include SAP Fiori and SAPUI5 user experiences, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Integration Suite, ABAP Cloud, CDS views, APIs and event-based integration. They also work with SAP Activate methods, fit-to-standard workshops, data migration tools and authorization concepts.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a new implementation, a selective transformation or a migration from SAP ECC and SAP ERP. They may also need targeted support for a finance redesign, supply chain rollout, carve-out, integration program or post-go-live stabilization. In Austria, collaboration may involve local process owners, German-speaking teams and remote specialists across several locations.
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced professionals translate business requirements into maintainable processes rather than copying legacy customizations into the new system. They clarify the fit-to-standard decision, document configuration, control data quality and test end-to-end scenarios. They can coordinate functional streams with technical integration, security, reporting and change management teams.
Choosing the right fit
Look for evidence of a comparable SAP S/4HANA scope, industry process knowledge and clear ownership of deliverables. Ask how the specialist handles master data, extensions, interfaces, testing and cutover. A reliable professional explains trade-offs in plain language, raises risks early and leaves behind usable documentation and a stable operating model.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP S/4HANA, in one place.
SAP S/4HANA is used to run integrated enterprise processes such as finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, inventory and asset management. It gives teams a shared operational data foundation and supports real-time reporting through SAP HANA.
SAP S/4HANA is the newer ERP product line designed specifically for the SAP HANA database, with a simplified data model and modern user experiences through SAP Fiori. SAP ECC and the broader SAP ERP naming are commonly associated with the previous generation, so a move requires careful process, data and custom-code decisions.
A strong SAP S/4HANA professional may also understand ABAP Cloud, CDS views, SAP Fiori, SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Integration Suite. Useful adjacent knowledge includes data migration, authorization design, testing, reporting and change management.
The right level depends on the scope, not a fixed number of years. A focused configuration task may need deep knowledge of one process area, while a transformation needs someone who can coordinate finance, logistics, integrations, data migration and cutover across the full SAP S/4HANA landscape.
Much of the SAP S/4HANA work can be handled remotely through workshops, system configuration, documentation and testing tools. On-site sessions can still help with process discovery, training and cutover, especially when Austrian business teams need close coordination or German-language communication.
Define the target scope, deployment model, business processes, integration landscape and expected deliverables before engaging a SAP S/4HANA specialist. It is also important to clarify whether the work concerns a new implementation, a conversion from SAP ERP, a selective transition or post-go-live support.
Ask for specific examples of comparable process scope, decision ownership and delivered outcomes rather than relying on product keywords. A capable S/4HANA professional can explain fit-to-standard choices, data quality controls, extension strategy, testing coverage and cutover risks in clear terms.
SAP S/4HANA projects combine business process redesign with decisions about data models, clean-core extensions, integrations and user adoption. Freelancers often enter at a critical point, so they need to adapt quickly to an existing SAP landscape, document decisions and collaborate effectively with internal teams and implementation partners.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 898 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Manufacturing (64%), and Professional Services (61%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SAP S/4HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (79%), and Operations (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP S/4HANA
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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