SAP Plan to Perform Functional Manager

Accenture · Washington, D.C.

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The work

We are seeking a SAP Plan to Perform Functional Manager with a specialization in Project System (PS) and Sales and Distribution (SD) to serve as a functional architect for our federal clients. This role is focused on designing and implementing integrated, end-to-end solutions for managing project-driven revenue and costs. You will be the primary subject matter expert for the entire Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle in a project-based environment, translating complex federal requirements for sales, execution, and project accounting into an elegant and effective SAP system design. Your mission is to build a world-class framework that seamlessly links sales orders to project structures, enabling accurate cost accumulation, milestone-based billing, and real-time profitability analysis.

Key responsibilities

Lead the design of the complete ""project-to-profit"" landscape
Architect the integration between Sales and Distribution (SD) and Project System (PS), defining how sales orders drive project creation, revenue planning, and cost management
Design robust project structures (WBS, Networks) and billing plans that align with federal contract requirements
Perform expert-level configuration across the core integrated modules
Configure sales document types, item categories for project-based sales, and billing plans (e.g., Milestone Billing, Resource-Related Billing) to automate customer invoicing based on project progress
Ensure proper cost and revenue flow to projects and subsequent settlement to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and the General Ledger (FI)
Act as the steward for the critical integration points between SD, PS, and FI/CO
Ensure flawless data flow from sales order creation to project revenue plans, posting of actual costs to projects, and accurate revenue recognition and project settlement based on Results Analysis
Adapt and apply PS/SD functionalities to meet the unique demands of federal project accounting and contract fulfillment
Ensure the solution integrates with Public Sector Management (PSM-FM) for budget availability checks on project-related expenditures and supports the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)
Lead requirements gathering workshops with business stakeholders to define and document all processes related to project-based sales, resource management, milestone tracking, customer billing, and project profitability reporting
Develop and execute rigorous end-to-end test plans covering the entire process from sales order to project closure
Manage PS/SD-specific data migration, support cutover activities, and provide post-go-live hypercare to ensure the stability and accuracy of the integrated solution

Here’s what you need

7+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Project System (PS) and SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) within an SAP environment
Understanding of the integration points between sales orders, project structures, and project accounting
Proven project experience configuring both PS and SD
Specific expertise in Results Analysis (RA), Milestone Billing, Resource-Related Billing, and the settlement of projects is essential
Knowledge of SAP Controlling (CO)
Experience with SAP Public Sector Management (PSM), specifically the integration between Project System and Funds Management (FM) for controlling project budgets and expenditures
Strong understanding of federal financial management

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Eligibility requirements

US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must have an active Secret clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25%

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$116,900—$243,100 USD

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