SAP Workflow/NetWeaver Admin

SAP FICO Analyst

For immediate consideration of this opportunity, please CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume in strict confidence.

Sr IT – GIS Project Manager

• Develops detailed project plans and schedules, assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and monitors progress to ensure timely completion within budget.
• Manages project scope, provides technical and people leadership, manages project risks and issues, drives project to completion.
• Directs the translation of functional specifications into detailed technical designs.
• Oversees the development and testing of appropriate systems
• Coordinates systems implementation, initial systems support training, and project hand-off
• Ensures effective flow of communication between management, clients, and associates on the project team
• Ensures that systems are planned, developed, and implemented according to department and company policies and standards
• Recommends processes and procedures to improve the project quality and methodologies

• When feasible, apply business process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma/Lean/ISO 9000) to further increase customer satisfaction and the success of the project.
• Assist in the development and day-to-day management of reporting cost, scope, and status of the projects contained in the IT Project Portfolio
• Provide assistance to other Project Managers on highly complex or technical projects
• Develop cost/benefit analysis and business case justifications that include risk assessment/analysis if controls are not implemented.

• Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years project management experience with progressive experience in managing larger projects and a thorough understanding of the Project Life Cycle.
• 6-8 years progressive experience in a combination of program development, systems analysis and/or network design.
• Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies, and ability to develop and manage project plans and budgets.
• Experience in successfully managing multiple & complex projects at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SAP, and MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence through expertise, relationship building, and value delivery.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, reading comprehension, listening, verbal).
• Proven ability to manage in a constantly changing environment with the ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity.

• Experience implementing GE Smallworld GIS platform (at least 2 full lifecycle implementations)
• 5-7 years experience managing large projects which facilitate transformational change within the organization
• Demonstrable implementation experience for multiple clients with utility GIS applications, ESRI ArcGIS, Telvent ArcFM applications, Intergraph G/Technology and Intergraph utility applications, GE Smallworld and GE Smallworld utility applications, and other network modeling and management systems (e.g., network analysis, outage management, and distribution management.)
• Project Management Institute certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), demonstrated experience in leading projects, project portfolios or programs accepted in lieu of certification
• Experience managing mid-to-large scale IT infrastructure projects. Experience with managing Telecom, Network (Transmission, Fiber and/or Microwave), Voice or IT construction projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and success with ISO9000, Six Sigma, ITIL or Lean business process improvement methodologies
• Experience in business case development and project financial management.
• Experience in managing resource allocation, project prioritization and staffing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the organization at all levels and ability to lead and direct personnel of varying and differing skills and backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

CLICK HERE to submit resume in strict confidence for immediate consideration of this position.

SAP Process Lead – Record to Report (RTR)

SAP Process Lead – Record to Report (RTR)

Principal Duties:

· Responsible for the governance and maintenance of the global template.

· Leads direct reports, 3^rd party organizations in configuration, development and testing of changes, and regional team members in requirements definition and implementation.

· Works closely with business subject matter experts and leaders to define and improve business processes.

· Works closely with other Business Process Leads to ensure tight integration between business functions.

· Maintains awareness of SAP process strengths, supported best practices and development release schedule to assist in defining future direction.

· Work closely with the technical development team to ensure accurate and timely code that matches the designs

· Support the governance model for enhancements to the SAP platform that supports the customer – focused approach but ensures compliance to the business process management goals and objectives

· Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the end-to-end project solution. This includes creation of the detailed project design, functional specifications, and test plans. Participation in projects from define through deployment is expected.

· Responsible for establishing detailed and realistic business requirements in the blueprint phase of projects and identify gaps in the AP, AR, FA, GL, PS, Costing, INV, and Billing areas.. Responsible for coordinating business review and obtaining sign off on business requirements prior to beginning the next project phase. Responsible for ensuring that functional specifications are developed in the design phase of projects meet the business requirements outlined.

· Monitor projects throughout all phases to ensure compliance to design standards, global template and to ensure that the designed solution matches the business requirements, alerting project and IT leadership when there are potential disconnects.

· Responsible for ensuring that detailed project design maintains architectural design principles related to reusable services, common technology underpinnings, and strategic technical capabilities such as Services Oriented Architecture, Web Services, etc. Design must also maintain alignment to the architectural plan and roadmaps.

· Provide subject matter expertise to projects with regards to financial business processes. This expertise should be from a process perspective, and will cross multiple technologies.

Qualifications:

· Experience in implementing at least 3 large-scale or complex IT projects, preferably in a lead role.

· At least 5+ years of ERP financial applications experience including SAP Releases ECC6.0

· Ability to develop clear and detailed business requirements and design specifications that can be understood by other consultants, including global partners.

· Ability to translate business requirements into design options that are cost effective, efficient, re-usable that comply with defined architectural principles and standards and that enhance the business process.

· Strong experience in process improvement, with an emphasis towards analytics and process management through Lean, and Six Sigma tools.

· BS/BA in accounting from an accredited university with strong experience in finance, preferred formal background in any of the following: controller, CPA, consulting experience with global accounting firm.

· Must possess a high degree of professional confidence and credibility, with the presence and communication skills to represent IT related concepts effectively with all levels of the business. Experience in an established technology consulting firm is recommended.

· Candidate must poses experience in Core SAP Areas of:

* General Ledger Accounting
* New GL – ECC6
* Intercompany
* Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
* SD/MM/PP/HR FI Integration
* Knowledge of Fixed Assets

* Product Costing
* Profitability Analysis
* Cost Center/ Profit Center Accounting
* Internal Order Accounting

* OSS Research
* ABAP Query
* LSMW/ECATT
* Quality Center
* Knowledge of Solution Manager

· Experience with the SAP in a manufacturing and consumer goods industry

CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume in strict confidence.  Thank you for your interest in this position.

SENIOR SECURITY/BASIS ADMIN

SENIOR SAP BASIS/SECURITY – BONN, GERMANY

We are currently seeking a Sr. SAP Basis/Security Expert for a major global Automotive / Manufacturing client in Bonn, Germany.  This is a full-time direct-hire position with a global company in a complex & cutting-edge SAP ECC 6.0 environment.   7+ years of demonstrated dual expertise in both SAP Basis Administration and SAP Security Administration.  Skills/Experience:  SAP Basis – Performance Tuning, Landscape Design, Backup & Recovery, etc (Unix/Oracle platform).  SAP Security: PFCG, Profile Generator, GRC Tools, Roles, Profiles, Role-Based Security, Authorization, Enterprise Portal.

Please CLICK HERE to upload CV/resume in strict confidence.

Senior Basis Admin

SENIOR BASIS ADMINISTRATOR
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Responsible for the administration of application infrastructure for SAP environment.

•Performs regular maintenance of SAP systems such as client / system copies, deployment and testing of SAPsupport packages and patches and support of changes in server configurations.

Works cross functionally withother technology groups to support the SAP landscape.Central Monitoring Tools, NWDI, TMS and CTS+.

NetWeaver (NWDI) experience is a plus.

Monitor systemperformance and conduct / coordinate system performance tuning.

Works with SAP development team fortroubleshooting and performance tuning.

•Follow SAP standards for Client Management including System Refresh schedules, transport management andother technology layer processing requirements; identify current and projected limitations or risks for the SAPTechnology environment.

•Support the creation of the strategy and roadmap of SAP application architecture and maintain the technologyarchitecture roadmap providing on-going design strategy for future enhancements based on currentarchitecture.

Develop and maintain SAP technical processes and procedures manual.

•Coordinate external access requirements in support of interfaces.

•Effective verbal and written communication with peers and all levels of management a must.

•B.S. degree in Computer Science, Business or equivalent experience.

•Minimum of 3+ years experience integration / development experience.

•Minimum of 5 years working in SAP ECC 6.0, BI, PI Portal, Solution Manager, Java System Administration,Java Monitoring Tools, Central Monitoring Tools, TMS and CTS+, SOA (composition environment) andMiddleware Management.

•Prior knowledge of computer systems hardware and software theory, practice and concepts obtained throughformal training and experience is required.

•Candidate must be able to demonstrate solid knowledge of Root Cause Analysis.

Experience in legacy integration into SAP solution is essential.

Quickly develops and applies new skills.

•Adaptable and flexible to the work environment including, but not limited to, handling multiple tasks concurrently, and easily adapting to new assignments, systems tools; produce clear, concise, accurate written communication, clearly conveying thoughts and ideas to peers, management, and customers.

•Establish and maintaining positive work relationships with peers, management and customers, displaying willingness to understand diverse points of view; learn and apply new equipment and tools within an acceptable time frame and assume ownership of assignments, completing commitments on time.

•Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

Experience working in a multiple-sourcedenvironment is a plus.  Additional preferred certifications include Six Sigma, ITIL, or SAP Solution Manager.

For immediate consideration for this position, CLICK HERE to upload CV/resume in strict confidence.

GLOBAL IT PROGRAM MANAGER

FINANCE/TREASURY

Global IT Program Manager

The Global IT Program Manager position requires a leader who sets the appropriate “tone at the top” and leads by example. This leader needs to be competent, confident, perseverant, inspirational, influencing, disciplined and dependable. In addition, this role needs to be highly collaborative, a strong communicator and continuous improvement minded.

The position requires a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse portfolio of requests, quickly mediate between competing priorities, and work effectively with IT colleagues, contractors, and business management both within and across business units and geographic regions.

Finally, this leadership role is responsible for the management, development and engagement of its people for the programs, including, their instruction, coaching and evaluation.

Core Objectives:

· This position is fully responsible for the Program PMO function and accountable for PMO related processes:

o Financial Management

o Overall Program Plan

o Status Reporting

o Issue and Risk Management

o Knowledge Management

o Communications

o Resource Management

· This position is accountable and responsible for seamless operational planning and execution of the program

· Form part of the Program Leadership in managing Planning and Control activities, Issues and Risks, internal Resources and engaged Vendors.

· Interact with Regional Managers & PMOs and Deployment Managers to ensure the execution of the Project Management activities

· Interact with Core Team Managers to get information around Core activities planning and progress

· Ensures alignment with Enterprise IT PMO.

Primary Duties:

· Responsible for full life cycle of projects and programs from project initiation to completion

· Apply known methodologies and designing and applying an appropriate project management framework for all projects (using relevant project standards)

· Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) for external services.

· Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed.

· Planning and monitoring projects

· Adopting any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures

· Preparing and maintaining the Project Plan (or Project Execution Plan), Stage and Exception Plans as required

· Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans

· Reporting through agreed reporting lines on project progress through Highlight Reports and stage assessments

· Liaison with appointed project assurance roles to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project

· Identifying and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project

· Work in a “mentor” capacity to junior Project/Program Managers, aid in the start up of other projects and programs to ensure that they are started correctly and then maintain mentoring through the early stages of the project/program

· Work in a “Recovery” team that are assigned to projects and programs that are in need of immediate attention.

· Managing project administration, Preparing a Lessons Learned report, Preparing any follow-on action recommendations as required

· Track and report project financial variances between the business case and project actual spending (benefits and cost) and manage business sign-off of value achieved.

· Track and report their projects/programs project deliverables, project deadlines.

Work Tasks:

· Establish, maintain and explain the Program Methodology, Procedures and Policies, consistently with the Enterprise PMO rules and guidelines

· Monitor the correct adoption of the Program Methodology; check PMO Deliverables quality and timeliness; verify Procedures and Policies compliance

· Drive Program Planning from an operational point of view (activity, milestones and resource planning), with a special focus on Core activities and Global Plan consolidation

· Drive Program Control (Status Updates, Deliverables Sign-Off, Milestone Achievement, etc.), with a special focus on Core activities and Global Status consolidation

· Support Resource Management at Core Level (Staffing Plans, Resource Roll-In / Off, Resource Assignment, Working Calendars, Team Logistics, etc.)

· Manage Resource Administration (Work Policies, Resource On Boarding and Release, Time and Expense Records, etc.)

· Support the Vendor Selection and Management process (scope, plan and milestone definition, operational issues, deliverable & milestone approval, quality control, etc.)

· Manage Vendor Administration (SOW activation, PCRs authorization, invoice approval)

· Support the communication to the different stakeholders, by providing information regarding the Program Plan and  Status; Manage the interaction with Enterprise PMO

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.  Advance degree in an IT related field, or a MBA is preferred

· 10-15 years of Project Management experience in a large multi unit organization required, ideally within or running a Program Office

· Strong project management skills in complex IS and Business environments, including ability to co-ordinate multiple teams running in different locations and time zones

· Deep experience of IT and Business Transformational projects deployment cycles

· Domain experience (Finance) is an advantage

· Problem setting and solving, Decision making, Issue analysis and resolution skills

· High Leadership, negotiation, and team-building attitudes with ability to put pressure on objectives and milestones, create consensus around decisions and mitigate conflicts among different teams

· High communication skills and capability to interact with Senior managers

· Experienced in leading large complex cross functional programs

· Demonstrable experience in creating influence and impact with senior executives

· Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients

· Lead large value (in excess of 15M USD) programs

· Ability to work well in a fast paced global work environment

· Demonstrable experience in creating influence and impact with senior executives

· Above average analytical and intellectual functioning

· Comfortable working in a multicultural environment

· Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients

· Ability to work accurately, to specified deadlines and within specified budgets.

· Project Management Accreditation desirable (APMP, PMI, Prince 2 or equivalent)

· Ability to gather and address both business and technical requirements

· Strong written & verbal communications skills (English)

· Good communications skills required at all levels

· Must be highly self motivated

· International travel will be required

For immediate consideration for this position, CLICK HERE to submit your CV/resume in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Senior SD Analyst

Senior SAP SD Analyst

Our client is in the process of a significant business process transformation activity assisted by the implementation of commercial off- the-shelf solutions offered by SAP.  The selected candidate for this position is expected to perform in a key functional advisory role supporting the design and implementation of SAP’s Sales and Distribution module in the ECC 6.0 environment.

1. Executes the planning, analysis, design, configuration, development, integration, maintenance, system. upgrades, and enhancements associated within the BSM implementation for the Sales and Distribution. (SD)module in SAP and the associated service SAP CRM solution.
2. Identifies and evaluates process, interface, and conversion risks and develops controls to adequately mitigate risks.
3. Collaborates with the security organization to incorporate adequate security controls into overall design and configuration.
4. Documents the solution design and aids in development and delivery of end user training.
5. Creates test scripts and drives the integration/regression testing of the solution during the implementation.
6. Adheres to PMO guidelines and drive towards to achieving the required project milestones.
7. Upon solution implementation, assists in stabilizing and transitioning to SAP support organization. Conducts knowledge transfer from consultants to current IT SAP support staff to help support the solution.
8. Supports and sustains the implemented solution as part of the IT SAP support organization.

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent degree plan. is required.

• 14 + years total IT experience is required.
• Demonstrated functional expertise of SAP’s SD with a strong “Quote to Cash Process” solution design expertise, preferably in an A&D Environment for a minimum of 5-7 years.
• Demonstrated work experience showcasing expertise in SD integration with other SAP Modules (MM, WM, GTS, CRM, PS, and FI/CO)
• Demonstrated success in customer facing role(s) and in meeting customer expectation and delivery dates
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Preferred: Aerospace and Defense Background, experience implementing SAP in a complex environment- CMMI. Six Sigma, Project Management experience.
• Understand GPD influences in sales order processing, sales BOM design in a complex multi-level BOM environment, and complex pricing
• Experience in A&D sales delivery solution design, EDI, interface to Kewill, Integration to SAP GTS solution, RF transaction in Shipping, FAA and A&D related forms and A&D Billing solution design.

  For immediate consideration for this position, CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume in confidence.

  Thank you for your interest in this posting.

Project Manager, US West

Project Manager, US West

· Provide project management on SAP BPC, PCM and BI implementations, upgrades and enhancements.

· Responsible for ensuring that the program level view of a clients implementation is efficiently managed and that all projects are on track and meeting expectations.

· Manage the PMO processes throughout the project/ phases

· Ensure multiple teams properly capture requirements and translate those into a technical design and finally – a successfully tested and implemented system that meets the program goals of the client.

Typical Duties for the Project Manager will include:

· Budget administration

· Procurement management

· Risk assessment

· Work products: tracking and ensure quality reviews

· Contracts administration

· Technical support liaison

· Training coordination

· Methodology and process support

· Issues management

· Communications management

· Status reporting management

· Work with the consultants to develop and gain approval for all workstream budgets, schedules, tasks and project plans

· Collaborate closely with the client management team and Column 5 management team to ensure expectations are being met on all work streams /projects and that they are within the appropriate constraints of budget, scope and schedule.

Qualifications:

· Ideal candidate will be familiar with financial accounting, budgeting/ planning lexicons and processes.

· Exposure to SAP’s suite of products: BPC, PCM and/or BI is a plus.

· Experience in a formal development environment and knowledge of standard SDLC processes required.

· PMP certification eligible or holding certification.

· Ability to clearly communicate at the senior executive level.

· Experience in consulting and/or similar experience in day to day client management.

For immediate consideration for this direct-hire, permanent opportunity CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume.

Thank you for your interest in this posting.

KEYWORDS:  SAP BPC, SAP BI/BW, PCM, EPM, OutlookSoft, Business Objects, SAP, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, Planning, Consolidation, NetWeaver, FICO, SEM, BPS, SDLC, Implementation, Integration, Migration, Upgrade, ASAP, Waterfall, Agile, Project Manager, PM, PMP, PMI

SAP Sales & Distribution Analyst

SAP Sales & Distribution Analyst

Summary:

The SAP Sales and Distribution Analyst is responsible for supporting the Order to Cash business process.  This includes, but not limited to: sales order processing, consignment processing, third party order processing, customer master, listing/exclusion, pricing, billing, and output.  Responsibilities include SAP design, configuration, writing functional specifications, working with developers, testing, working with the training team, assisting in the development of training material, training, legacy data conversion, go live and ongoing user support.  Further, the primary support duties are supporting SAP upgrades, interfaces to other core business systems, interfaces to external systems, and helping to define and support IS processes.

.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for the SAP Sales and Distribution module including resolving day to day systems issues by diagnosing the problem and resolving by either changing configuration or logging a system note with SAP.
• Work closely with business members of Order to Cash business functions to facilitate effective solution implementations and provide knowledge transfer of system functionality to Super Users, Subject Matter Experts, and end users.
• Analyze business process gaps and identify solution alternatives and guidance to business and IS stakeholders for selecting the best solutions to close the gaps.
• Work closely with ABAP developers to define programming requirements and test programming solutions.
• Support continuous implementation of EDI trading partners, supporting testing, and IDOC enhancement requirements.
• Provide production support for SAP SD and integration points with FI/CO, MM, QM, PP, and WM modules.  Support SAP interfaces to other core CHG business applications.
• Provide functional support for master data governance, and master data troubleshooting.
• Work closely with end users to prioritize and manage completion of support tickets. Track and report SD support metrics.
• Manage projects assigned through the full project lifecycle including managing and coordinating the work of consultants when necessary.
• Proactively participate in the integration between related SAP functions with other IS Business Analysts.
• Strong ability to lead discussions with the business to analyze, configure, and model processes in SAP.
• Modify, test, and validate system configuration.  Prepare detailed functional specifications for development activities including reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms.
• Build and execute unit testing, integration, and regression testing (build test cases, perform tests, and make changes to configuration or processes based on results).
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, communication, and interaction between various functional organizations and the Information Technology department.
• Document and control all changes made to productions systems via change control process.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the SAP Sales and Distribution module with development and support of business application systems including analysis, functional and technical design testing.
• Knowledge of forecasting processes and configuration.
• Experience integrating with Vistex a plus.
• Two or more full project life cycle SAP implementations including blueprinting, configuration, testing, training and post implementation support.
• Experience with business case development, project planning and estimation is a must.
• Experience in Solution Manager is a plus.
• Cross-functional business experience is a must.
• Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Ability
  • Superior analytical skills to evaluate new business requirements, resolve issues, think through complex problems and propose appropriate solutions.
• Highly Collaborative
  • Highly accountable and naturally works well with the team to seek innovative solutions and can identify, design, and configure the system to meet the company’s Sales and Distribution users’ business requirements.
• Multi-Task
  • Ability to work on a number of deadline driven projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.
• Detail Oriented
  • Keen attention to detail.
• Self-Motivated
  • Able to thrive in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills to interface with business customers on a daily basis as well as related to project work.
• Good presentation skills to articulate ideas, options and solutions to business and IT team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in (virtual) teams to provide support and business solutions.
• Strong presentation skills with experience conducting workshops to facilitate continuous improvement in the implemented design and training.
• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.

For immediate consideration, CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in our posting.

« Previous Page — Next Page »