SAP Grants Management Consultant

Overview

Join a leading consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through innovative technology solutions. As an SAP Grants Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in empowering our clients to effectively manage their grant portfolios, ensuring compliance and maximizing their impact. You will be a key advisor, guiding clients through the complexities of grant administration within the SAP environment. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise to streamline processes, improve financial controls, and ultimately contribute to the success of vital programs.
Make a Difference as an SAP Grants Management Consultant
In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of implementing and supporting SAP Grants Management solutions. You will collaborate with diverse teams, from program managers to finance professionals, to understand their unique needs and tailor solutions that optimize grant administration. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives.
Responsibilities:

Lead and participate in all phases of SAP Grants Management implementations, from requirements gathering and blueprinting to configuration, testing, and go-live support.
Partner with program managers, finance, and research administration teams to translate grant-specific requirements into practical SAP GM solutions.
Configure and refine SAP GM functionalities, encompassing sponsored programs, sponsored classes, grant master data, budgeting, expenditure tracking, indirect cost calculations, and billing.
Design and implement seamless integration points between GM and other SAP modules (e.g., FI-GL, CO, FM, PS, SD).
Develop functional specifications for custom developments, including reports, enhancements, and interfaces, related to Grants Management.
Empower end-users through comprehensive training, meticulously prepared training materials, and ongoing support.
Troubleshoot and resolve GM-related issues, ensuring adherence to grant terms and financial regulations.
Provide expert guidance on best practices for grants administration and reporting within SAP.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting to meet internal and external grant requirements.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Grants Management implementations and support.
In-depth functional knowledge of the grant lifecycle, including pre-award, award management, post-award, and close-out processes.
Strong understanding of indirect cost calculation, cost sharing, and grant billing processes.
Experience with integration points between GM and SAP FI, CO, FM, and PS.
Proven ability to analyze complex grant administration processes and design effective SAP solutions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience in public sector, higher education, or non-profit organizations with significant grant portfolios.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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