SAP Experts in Zurich
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Vincent V.
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
Nik G.
Last position:
Executive Interim & Transformation Partner at Audoban & Co. GmbH
- Stepped into a senior interim mandate with hands-on accountability for a complex business model transformation, taking ownership of execution, operating decisions, and delivery within a highly regulated and complex regional environment.
- Led market access, launch, and go-to-market transformation work, aligning commercial, operational, and governance structures to support entry into new markets under time and regulatory pressure.
- Supported post-merger integration as well as divestiture shaping assignments, working hands-on with executive teams to align operating realities, decision rights, and accountability with transaction intent.
- Took interim ownership of critical transformation and integration programs, resetting priorities, sequencing, and leadership expectations where delivery risk or organizational friction had emerged.
- Acted as a trusted interim partner to CEOs and senior leaders during periods of structural change, providing clear judgement, hands-on leadership, and execution discipline.
Nadine B.
Last position:
Program Responsibility & Innovation at Industry
- Management of security and governance initiatives
- Development of SAP BTP as an innovation platform
- Trusted advisor to executive management
Falk S.
Last position:
Freelancer at SOL4ERP SAP Consulting Schlüsener
Self-employed Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant
- Support services for SAP transformations
- Support services for SAP FI projects (based on ECC and S/4)
Lenka P.
Last position:
Workday Technical Architect at Swisscom
(Project Assignment via consulting company HighPerfPeople)
- Lead the Workday Optimization Board, defining and presenting the Workday enhancement roadmap; drive prioritization based on stakeholder input, system analysis, and identified capability gaps.
- Challenge business requirements and proposed solutions to ensure alignment with long-term architecture principles, platform strategy and operational sustainability.
- Own the complete lifecycle of Workday enhancements from business discovery and solution design through implementation governance, testing strategy, deployment and stabilization.
- Act as functional/technical lead for key product areas including Peakon, Workday Learning, and Talent/Performance processes (e.g., year-end cycle, goal setting).
- Define and implement Workday branding and communication standards (templates, notification design, messaging structure) to improve consistency and employee experience.
- Build and enhance manager- and HR-facing tools (reports, dashboards, guidance/Journeys, process support assets) to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.
- Translate complex system behavior, security/privacy constraints, and process implications into clear options for business stakeholders and leadership.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR process owners, IT/security, and vendors to resolve issues and enable scalable solutions.
- Strong focus on adoption: ensure changes are usable, understandable, and actionable for employees, managers, and HR teams.
Christoph D.
Last position:
Investor, Shareholder, Member of the Board of Directors at PRICA Pflege AG
- Founded the company together with three other shareholders.
- Served as an investor, shareholder, and member of the board of directors for a Spitex organization.
Monika E.
Last position:
Tax Specialist at Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner
- Operational responsibility in tax relief at source
- Took over and stabilized a complex department during a project phase
- Analysis, review, and optimization of existing processes and workflows
- Updating and further development of the specialist manual
- Analysis and resolution of individual cases in an international tax environment
Peter P.
Last position:
Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG
- Designed the growth and digital strategy for an EU distributor
- Established a differentiation strategy focusing on horizontal portfolio expansion, ESG and SG&A cost reduction using new digital sales and service channels
- Offered same-day logistic delivery for key customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
Robert K.
Last position:
Interim AML/KYC Consultant at UBS/Deloitte AG
Credit Suisse integration, Business Risk Management (BRM) AML/KYC framework gap analysis UBS/Credit Suisse | Interim AML/KYC framework adjustments | Target AML/KYC framework design | Concept reviews | Manual onboarding process controls assessments | Evaluation of risk assessments (wave migration) | Risk assessments (RtB) | Communication with stakeholders
CONTEXT: Subcontractor as Interim AML/KYC Consultant for Deloitte AG as part of the BRM-NFR integration program for the Swiss booking centre (BCCH)
11/2025 – 03/2026 Support for BRM Advisory, FCP Competence Centre 04/2025 – 03/2026 BRM Integration Task Force Risks & Issues Wave Migration (in collaboration with IO Risk Team, Compliance and Legal) 08/2024 – 03/2025 BRM Integration Risk Oversight AML/KYC Manual Onboardings 11/2023 – 07/2024 Deputy AML/KYC Project Manager
Vitaly P.
Last position:
IT Project Manager UCC at Office for Informatics, Canton of Zurich
- Collaboration with and deputizing for the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Interface management for UCC with other functionalities as part of the digital workplace
- Control of infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
Bahman T.
Last position:
Business Development Director DACH at Future Processing S.A.
Established Future Processing as a DACH partner by building relationships, leading to significant expansion.
Built strong ties with executives and leveraged those connections to win lucrative new contracts and renewals, resulting in substantial revenue growth.
Won a multi-million euro software project for an international company based in the DACH region, leading to a significant increase in order volume.
Venkata R.
Last position:
Continuous Learning at Personal Time Off
- ZHAW CAS Secure Software Design and Development
- German C1 and Goethe Certificate C1
- ETH CAS Cloud and Mobile Computing at ETH Zurich
- Linux Foundation Linux System Administration LFS307
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Fundamentals LFS258
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes for Application Developers LFD459
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Security Fundamentals LFS460
Jürgen M.
Last position:
Global Healthcare IT and Strategy Expert at Deloitte
Executive advisory for healthcare organizations focused on enterprise transformation, healthcare modernization, digital health strategy, AI strategy, enterprise ICT transformation and strategic EHR modernization.
- Advise healthcare organizations in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium on EHR strategy, enterprise transformation, digital health, AI and target operating models.
- Lead EHR platform selection and evaluation as well as RFI/RFP processes; define governance, vendor-assessment and decision methodologies.
- Develop EHR feasibility studies, transformation roadmaps, executive business cases, cost-benefit analyses and value-realization assessments.
- Assess Epic and alternative EHR platforms for strategic fit, operational excellence, AI enablement, interoperability, governance and long-term value.
- Design AI strategy scenarios and governance models and facilitate executive workshops on AI, data governance, operational excellence and future healthcare operating models.
Philipp S.
Last position:
Equity Portfolio Manager - Digital Wealth Management at Interactive Brokers LLC
- Solely responsible for two portfolios totaling USD 1 million with an average monthly performance of 2%
- Responsible for the investment strategy, specializing in US equities and ETFs (exchanges: NASDAQ and NYSE)
- Market, trend, data, and technical chart analysis
- Risk management – diversification, daily/weekly risk mitigation measures (rebalancing) to ensure optimal portfolio profitability
Max M.
Last position:
Qualtrics CXM Solutions Expert at Freelancing
Support with the introduction and implementation of the Qualtrics XM platform in the consulting and service environment for customers, e.g. in the banking sector, focusing on data quality, parameterization, technical coordination, and implementation support
Technical validation of configurations, feedback flows, and reporting setups
Review and assurance of data quality (mapping, mandatory fields, regulatory-relevant fields)
Performance of UAT, functional tests, and data checks in collaboration with the department and IT
Coordination with stakeholders from consulting, service, compliance, IT, and product management
Clarification of technical requirements with the business side and derivation of adaptation requirements in the platform
Creation of documentation, test protocols, and quality-related artifacts
Support in the preparation of internal approvals and rollouts
Successful technical acceptance of the new feedback and reporting functionalities
Increase in data quality in the relevant fields (e.g., feedback classification, assignment to the consulting process)
Stable implementation of the platform in the consulting environment with clear handover to IT and specialist departments
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Statistics of experts using SAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years (Switzerland: 26 years)
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
14 (Switzerland: 15)
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Switzerland: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
65% (Switzerland: 64%)
Doctorate
3% (Switzerland: 8%)
Certifications per freelancer
3 (Switzerland: 4)
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Switzerland: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (78%)
- Information Technology (74%)
- Banking and Finance (65%)
- Manufacturing (46%)
- Telecommunication (39%)
- Insurance (37%)
- Pharmaceutical (33%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP in business
SAP is an enterprise software ecosystem for managing finance, procurement, supply chains, manufacturing, sales, human resources and customer operations. Companies use SAP S/4HANA and related solutions to connect business processes, centralize data and support decisions across local and international operations. SAP projects often combine process design, configuration, integration, data migration and change management.
Core products
The SAP landscape extends well beyond the central ERP system. Common components include SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, SAP Customer Experience and SAP Analytics Cloud. Strong specialists understand how these products exchange data and where standard functionality should be retained instead of replaced with custom work.
Typical delivery
- Configure finance, controlling, procurement, sales and supply chain processes
- Plan migrations from SAP ERP or legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA
- Build integrations through APIs, events, middleware and SAP Integration Suite
- Develop extensions with SAP BTP, ABAP Cloud, Fiori and SAPUI5
- Create reporting, dashboards and data models for operational teams
Delivery also includes testing, release planning, documentation, training and support after go-live. The right approach depends on the company’s processes, data quality, regulatory environment and existing SAP landscape.
When to hire
Companies bring in freelance SAP expertise when a transformation needs focused capacity or a missing capability. Typical triggers include an S/4HANA transition, a carve-out, a rollout to new markets, a finance redesign, an integration challenge or a need to stabilize a live system. External professionals can also support audits, backlog reduction and short-term cover without changing the long-term team structure.
Zurich collaboration
Organizations in Zurich use SAP across financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, retail, logistics and public-facing operations. A local specialist can contribute on site for workshops, process discovery and cutover preparation, while remote work suits configuration, documentation, testing and support. German and English language expectations should be agreed early, especially when business users and international teams are involved.
Strong SAP expertise
A capable professional connects technical decisions to measurable business processes. Look for experience with the relevant SAP release, modules, integration patterns and data flows, along with clear evidence of work on testing, security, transport management and user adoption. Good specialists explain trade-offs, protect the clean core and leave maintainable documentation behind.
- Can translate process goals into practical SAP configuration
- Understands interfaces, authorizations, master data and migration risks
- Communicates clearly with business teams and technical stakeholders
- Handles incidents and decisions calmly during critical releases
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAP? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Companies use SAP to run connected processes such as accounting, procurement, sales, manufacturing, logistics and human resources. SAP S/4HANA provides the core ERP foundation, while products such as SuccessFactors, Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud extend it into specialist areas.
SAP is often selected for complex, highly integrated operations, extensive process controls and multinational environments. Microsoft Dynamics 365 may suit organizations already centered on the Microsoft ecosystem, while Oracle Fusion is another strong option for cloud ERP; the right choice depends on process depth, existing systems, industry needs and transformation plans.
A strong SAP specialist may also understand ABAP, Fiori, SAPUI5, SAP BTP, APIs, middleware, data migration and identity management. Business process knowledge in finance, supply chain, manufacturing or human resources is equally important because configuration decisions affect daily operations.
The need depends on the project’s scope, risk and system landscape rather than a fixed experience threshold. A focused configuration task may need a module specialist, while an S/4HANA transformation calls for professionals who can coordinate process design, migration, integrations, testing and business readiness.
Yes. SAP work such as configuration, development, documentation, testing and support can often be completed remotely. Workshops, process discovery, cutover activities and sensitive stakeholder sessions may benefit from on-site collaboration in Zurich, with German or English agreed according to the project team.
Confirm that the specialist has worked with the relevant SAP products, modules, release and integration landscape. Ask for concrete examples of deliverables, migration or testing responsibilities, stakeholder communication and how risks were handled rather than relying on product names alone.
SAP S/4HANA is SAP’s modern ERP suite built around the HANA database and a redesigned data model. Compared with SAP ERP, it supports more streamlined processes, current user experiences and cloud or on-premises deployment options, but migration can require substantial preparation.
A disciplined SAP professional favors standard capabilities where they fit, documents configuration and interfaces, and keeps extensions separate from the core. They also apply clear transport controls, testing practices, authorization reviews and handover routines so future teams can operate and change the system safely.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects is 134 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,068 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects are English (98%), German (96%), and French (54%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (74%), and Banking and Finance (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used SAP in their recent projects are Project Management (87%), Information Technology (83%), and Operations (72%).
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