SAP Technical Writer

Summit Technology Services has a contract position for an SAP Technical Writer in Sacramento, CA

Job ID S-701

The candidate must have at least two years of professional experience in technical writing, preferably in an IT or business environment. This experience should demonstrate the individual’s ability to create clear, concise, and accurate documentation tailored to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The candidate should be proficient in developing various types of documents such as business process manuals, user guides, training materials, and technical specifications.

Strong editing and organizational skills are essential to ensure consistency and high quality across all deliverables.

Experience in managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams is highly desirable.

The candidate must have prior experience working on at least one SAP Project or support project specifically focused on documenting business processes documentation that aligns with SAP modules and configurations. The individual should be familiar with the SAP environment and terminology, enabling them to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly language.

Experience with tools commonly used for process mapping and documentation in SAP projects is preferred.

This expertise ensures the candidate can effectively contribute to the project by producing accurate, actionable process documentation.

Technical Requirements

- Knowledge of SAP modules relevant to the ECC environment.

- Understanding of business operations and workflows within utility or similar organizations.

- Proven ability to map and analyze complex business processes effectively.

- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation that is clear, concise, and tailored to diverse audiences.

- Experience using specialized documentation tools (e.g., process mapping software, document management systems).

- Proficiency with screenshot and image editing tools to create enhanced, visually clear documentation.

- Ability to translate technical jargon and complex concepts into user-friendly language for business and technical stakeholders.

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple documentation efforts concurrently and meet project deadlines.

- Background in SAP

Candidates with hands-on experience working within SAP environments bring valuable insight into the system’s architecture, module functionalities, and integration points.

Familiarity with SAP ERP systems is particularly beneficial, as it allows for effective communication with technical teams and alignment of documentation with system capabilities.

Additionally, experience working on cross-functional SAP projects or supporting SAP users enhances the candidate’s ability to identify potential system impacts of business process changes and to craft documentation that supports end-user adoption.

- SAP Certifications

While not mandatory, SAP certifications are a notable advantage and demonstrate a candidate’s formal knowledge and commitment to SAP-related competencies.

Certifications such as SAP Certified Application Associate (in relevant modules like Finance, Supply Chain, or SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration) validate the candidate’s expertise and familiarity with SAP best practices and industry standards.

Possession of such certification signals to client that the candidate is well-versed in SAP methodologies, which can enhance the quality and relevance of the documentation produced.

Certified professionals are typically more adept at understanding SAP nuances, configuration options, and system constraints, which contributes to more precise and effective business process documentation supporting the success of the S/4HANA implementation

Contractors will have a hybrid schedule of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and are required to be onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, every week.

Contractors must be available for any meetings generally scheduled between the hours 7:30 am and 5 pm Pacific Time (Flexible as needed).

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