SAP HANA CONSULTANT CAREER

To take up a career in HANA there are several areas one can specialize in such as SLT, which is the data replication tool which replicates source system tables into HANA, HANA modeling to build the basic models which reports sit on, Data Services, Security, etc.

Required certifications

SAP offer two main certification paths.

• Path is for administration and operations and is considered more technical
• Path is for implementation and modeling.

Job Outlook

Given SAP’s grasp on the market for high-end ERP installations, the slice of this market for certified SAP professionals will continue to grow.  Although Foote Partners’ research indicates that some SAP consultants can earn high-paying jobs without certification, targeted technical training and project management experience helped the industry’s top earners avoid salary erosion through the economic downturn.

According to government research packages for many SAP consultants in the early stages of their careers are similar to those of computer support specialists who often earn between $33,000 and $55,000 per year.

SAP consultants with specialized certifications and industry experience play a variety of roles including project planning, deployment, and analysis. Based on an employer’s industry and location, these jobs often pay between $58,000 and $96,000 annually.