SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) is a company of German origin that sells a set of business applications (SAP software modules) and specialises in developing software packages for business management. SAP modules can be applied to the following business areas: financial management, cash flow, project systems, human resources, sales and distribution, materials management and storage, production planning, quality management, etc.

SAP consultants are professionals who set parameters for SAP modules, have total knowledge of their functions and are capable of adapting them to the specific needs of each company. SAP consultants habitually specialise in one or more SAP modules but have a general understanding of other SAP applications in which they are not specialised.

SAP consultants have one of the most prominent profiles in the vast SAP universe and often work at information technology consultancies that implement solutions for other companies.

• Analyse the client company's internal operations and suggest the most suitable SAP solutions in accordance with their needs. The analysis should include aspects such as: production, staff and functional processes, outsourcing, billing systems, etc.
• Adapt the SAP system purchased by a company to its needs by configuring a number of parameters in the standard SAP module.
• Plan actions necessary for the company to use the application: train the staff that will use it, resolve incidents which may arise from its installation, resolve doubts expressed by the company about the operation of the application, advise the company so that it may use the application in an efficient and effective way, etc.
• Deal with a range of clients (businesses) simultaneously, and perform the tasks of analysis, planning and adaptation of actions needed to support these three abovementioned duties.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria en organització industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització de les tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació

Complementary training

• Associate: basic knowledge.
• Professional: proven experience.
• Master: proven experience in specific aspects and the capability to foster innovation and optimise solutions.

• Application certification.
• Technological certification.
• Development certification.

Other specific skills

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. In addition, knowledge of other languages besides English and one's mother tongue is highly valued.

It is advisable for consultants to be advanced users of word processor, spreadsheet, planning and browser software.

An inexperienced person can start by performing simple tasks at a consultancy specialised in SAP, because real training and specialisation takes place on the job. They can specialise in one or more SAP modules and become, within 1 or 2 years, a junior SAP consultant. At least 4 years of experience is required to work as a senior SAP consultant.

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

e-Commerce and payment systems consultant

Information auditor

Expert in teleworking systems

Infonomist

Avionics software engineer

• Work hours

  SAP consultants work 8 hours per day 5 days a week, but one must often work flexible timetables depending on particular duties. SAP consultants often work in the offices of their clients, which means that they often travel and their place of work changes frequently.

• Salary

  Junior: between 20.868 and 30.860 euros annum gross. Median: 25.379 euros annum gross.
  Senior: between 36.664 and 49.130 euros annum gross. Median: 42.442 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  

• Professional category

  Technician