About SAP Career’s:

A career in SAP stands out as a covert choice in today’s professional landscape, especially for the younger generation. SAP (Systems, Applications, Products in Data Processing) is a market leader in enterprise application software and continuously leads the industry with creative growth strategies to stay ahead of the competition. Beyond catering to external clients, SAP prioritises employee growth and learning, offering a pathway for career advancement.

Let’s delve into the hierarchy of SAP job titles, reflecting the current demand trends.

Starting from the junior level at the bottom, the hierarchy progresses upward with roles such as:

1. VP/Director, SAP Program Management
2. SAP Project Manager
3. SAP Master Data Manager
4. Sr. SAP Business Analyst
5. SAP Business Analyst
6. SAP Design Architect
7. SAP Functional Analyst (SME)
8. Sr. SAP Configuration Analyst (Lead)
9. SAP Configuration Analyst
10. Sr. SAP Security Administrator
11. Sr. BASIS Administrator
12. BASIS Administrator
13. Associate BASIS Administrator
14. Sr. ABAP Developer
15. ABAP Developer
16. Associate ABAP Developer

Roles and levels may vary among organizations based on individual skills and responsibilities. The data is sourced from Foote Partners, which conducted extensive research across 83 North American cities, surveying 200,337 IT professionals and including premium pay for 730 certified and non-certified technical skills.

Salary insights reveal that SAP ERP Directors and Project Managers generally receive the highest compensation. North America leads in SAP consultant salaries, followed by Europe and Asia, with Latin America having comparatively lower pay. Performance incentives supplement annual salaries, a trend embraced by several companies.

In India, SAP software engineers earn an average salary of Rs 606,460, varying up to 880k based on factors like country, role, and organizational responsibilities.

Regarding experience, professionals with 1 to 6 years average a median salary of $76,000, while those with 7-8 years earn $85,000, and those with over 10 years fall within the $110,000 range.

Looking at the most in-demand SAP skills in 2014, May, the following modules and expertise were highlighted:

Emerging Modules:

1. Project Manager
2. BASIS
3. ABAP
4. FICO
5. SAP GTS (Global Trade Services)
6. SAP Master Data Management
7. SAP BI
8. SAP BO
9. SAP HR
10. SAP Fiori (UI5/UX)
11. SAP SME

High-demand Skills:

1. Enterprise Architecture
2. SAP Mobile/Mobility Consultant
3. SAP Solution Manager
4. SAP UI5, Usability, and Development
5. SAP BI/BO
6. SAP Functional – CRM, PLM, SRM, and SCM
7. SAP Basis- Upgrade & Migration
8. SAP HR
9. SAP ABAP with expertise in SAP HR, SAP FICO, or SAP Workflow.

In conclusion, SAP offers a wealth of learning opportunities and substantial financial rewards, making it an informed choice for those navigating the dynamic IT landscape.