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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP PS/CO Solution Architect - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Audit Trail, Information Systems, Program Design Languages, SAP (Applications), SAP CO, SAP Project System, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/75EE8340E21441A48715BC7F4B7EBECE/job/ ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field 10+ years of SAP PS and CO experience, including solution architecture responsibilities Demonstrated experience delivering SAP solutions in Aerospace & Defense environments Strong functional knowledge of: SAP Project Systems (PS) SAP Controlling (CO) Proven experience with program-based costing and financial controls Preferred Qualifications Hands-on S/4HANA Finance experience Experience supporting cleared or government-regulated A&D programs SAP certifications in PS, CO, or S/4HANA Finance Experience with: Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts R&D and NPI program tracking Global defense or aerospace manufacturing environments Core Competencies SAP PS/CO Solution Architecture ## Description The SAP PS/CO Solution Architect (A&D) is a senior functional architect responsible for designing and governing SAP Project Systems (PS) and Controlling (CO) solutions that support complex, regulated Aerospace & Defense programs. This role ensures SAP solutions align with A&D program management, cost control, compliance, and government contracting requirements across the full program lifecycle. The architect partners with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Compliance teams to deliver scalable, compliant SAP solutions supporting cost-plus, fixed-price, and long-term defense programs within ECC and S/4HANA environments. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Program Design Lead end-to-end SAP PS/CO solution architecture for A&D program-driven implementations and transformations Design SAP solutions to support: Program lifecycle management (R&D, engineering, production, sustainment) Capital and non-capital project structures Multiyear, multi-contract defense programs Own global PS/CO design standards aligned to A&D operational and financial controls Ensure architectural alignment with SAP Activate and enterprise governance models SAP PS Functional Leadership (A&D Focus) Design and configure SAP PS to support: Complex WBS structures aligned to A&D program hierarchies Network activities tied to engineering and manufacturing execution Milestones, progress tracking, and earned value indicators Availability control and program budgeting Enable integration with Engineering Change Management, Manufacturing, and Asset Accounting Support project capitalization, settlement, and asset under construction (AuC) processes SAP CO Functional Leadership Architect CO solutions supporting A&D cost transparency and control: Cost Center Accounting Internal Orders Activity-Based Costing Product Costing (Make-to-Order / Engineer-to-Order) Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) Design cost collection and allocation models aligned to: Labor, overhead, and burden rates Program-level margin and variance analysis Support revenue recognition and financial reporting for long-running defense programs Compliance, Controls & Government Contracting Design SAP PS/CO solutions compliant with: FAR / DFAR requirements DCAA audit standards ITAR considerations (process-aligned, not technical enforcement) Government cost accounting and reporting expectations Ensure auditability, traceability, and segregation of duties within SAP Support compliance-driven reporting and documentation needs S/4HANA & Digital Transformation Lead PS/CO design for ECC * S/4HANA transitions in A&D environments Address impacts of Universal Journal (ACDOCA) on project and cost controlling Enable real-time program reporting, margin analysis, and embedded analytics Partner with data, security, and testing teams during migration and cutover Stakeholder & Delivery Leadership Serve as the primary SAP PS/CO advisor to: Program Management Offices (PMO) Finance & Cost Accounting leadership Engineering and Operations stakeholders Lead blueprint workshops and executive design reviews, Architect mission-critical SAP solutions supporting national defense and aerospace programs ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [No Keys for the Robot: GitOps as the Control Plane for Autonomous Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100095-no-keys-for-the-robot-gitops-as-the-control-plane-for-autonomous-agents) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)