Sr. Director, Business Strategy

Senior Director, Business Strategy

REQUIREMENTS

• Builds and maintains strong business relationships, with deep expertise and insight into the business, the business strategy, the competition and the industry. Spends 60% of time within the business.
• In partnership with the business unit leadership team, identifies and articulates business opportunities and unmet needs. Works closely with IS department and partners to identify and propose solutions that optimize business processes, enhance business performance and enable the business strategy.
• Communicates business unit strategy, plans, budgets, and portfolio status to business unit and IS. Educates for the business unit in the capabilities and limitations of IT and the IT strategy. Ensures that the IT strategy and capabilities support the business strategy.
• Intensive involvement in emergency situations involving business partners
• Has primary responsibility for business project initiation and program planning. Leads business case preparation for IT programs and investments and works with the project sponsors to validate benefit realization.
• Leverages expertise in Lean thinking and principles to lead ongoing business process and departmental improvement efforts.
• Plays pivotal role in the IT innovation process and business system strategic planning.
• Actively develops and mentors team members in a variety of skills important to the position.
• Creates annual departmental operating plan and adheres to budget
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master’s in Business Administration preferred
Years of related experience: 10 yrs related experience and various business functions in consumer products and/or retail industries
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced understanding, experience and expertise within the specific business industry being supported, such as consumer packaged goods, retail, manufacturing, logistics or finance. Advanced knowledge of IT portfolio management; strong innovation process orientation; able to manage multiple initiatives concurrently; excellent customer relationship management and customer service skills; strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to build and mentor teams for future growth; strong organizational skills; demonstrated experience in driving positive results. Expertise in Lean / six sigma / continuous improvement. Broad IT understanding.

Food & Beverage / CPG experience in SAP environment is strongly preferred.

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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.

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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

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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

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SAP CoE Technology Lead

SAP COE Technology Lead

Job Summary:

The SAP Technology Lead will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of the multiple SAP landscapes that support the business units. Incumbent will be responsible for the existing Basis team and their performance. The Basis team is responsible for monitoring, performance management, installations and general trouble shooting. As required by the business units the Technology Lead will be required to manage the installation of new instances, implementation of upgrades and client copies and refreshes. As new projects begin the Technology Lead will be part of the project team and will be accountable for translating the project requirements into technical deliverables.

Scope:

The role includes: install and monitor SAP solutions; and proactively coordinate with other key SAP COE members to ensure successful SAP implementation and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage SAP Basis component, the underlying Oracle databases, and application software.
• Provide technical support and effective database/basis solutions to end-users and project team.
• Work closely with system administrators, data base administrators and Data Center Operations for troubleshooting of production issues
• Work with management personnel to develop database and client landscape strategies to support the organization’s needs
• Proactively monitor and assist in the support of the SAP Enterprise Architecture environments
• Train junior Production Support administrators using formal training material and hands-on mentoring
• Develop Standard operating procedures and other documentation to perform production support activities
• Ensure SAP service levels are met, and project objectives are accomplished within budget and deadline
• Recommend and implement third party SAP software solutions as required by business units and COE needs

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with anIT focus is preferred
• Minimum seven years of in-depth support of SAP databases, network, and system performance configuration and tuning techniques
• 5 years UNIX (preferred AIX) experience in Production SAP environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft OS and web technologies
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Strong listening and influencing skills
• Ability to work within multiple business units and project teams
• Strong customer focus skills
• BASIS leadership experience in a large-scale SAP support environment with proven experience in a multiple landscape multi business environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
• Ability to effectively manage a highly technical team that is virtually located
• Solid project management skills and team-oriented interpersonal skills
• Experience with ERP 2004 or greater, NW2004 or NW2004s. SRM/SCM/BI/PI(XI)

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SAP CoE Manager of Application Architecture

The SAP Center of Excellence Manager of Application Architecture  provides and implements overall solution design throughout all phases of the process and application lifecycle. Successfully deliver business solutions in complex domestic and international environments, from business processes and data requirements definition, system design, go-lives’, and project management.

This SAP Center of Excellence Manager of Application Architecture will have overseen a matrix organization of subject matter experts, not solely performed production support.  The ideal candidate will provide overall application and SAP subject matter expertise and be accountable for the business requirements gathering, best application configuration of a global SAP template, and be responsible for ensuring that the solution design meets those business requirements.

The SAP Center of Excellence Manager of Application Architecture will support a rigorous methodology that will enable multiple SAP programs to retain compliance with the Global SAP Template for all processes while also supporting business initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives.  The SAP Center of Excellence Manager of Application Architecture works closely with the business community and Project Business and IT Process Leads to understand current processes, develop innovative solutions, prioritizes activities and troubleshoots application functionality.

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 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Working experience with project management planning and analysis toolsets.

Experience in managing and leading others.

Excellent complex problem solving skills.

Able to organize and juggle numerous priorities.

Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

Practical experience with SAP change management processes and tools such as RevTrac, TMS or CTS+.

Experience in implementing at least 5 large-scale or complex IT projects, preferably in a lead role.

At least 10+ years of ERP ECC applications experience including SAP Releases ECC6.0.

Functioned as lead application architect/consultant for multiple applications for Fortune 500 companies.

Ability to develop clear and detailed business requirements and design specifications that can be understood by the business, IT and 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 from an accredited university with strong experience in multiple application areas.

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:

Record to Report

Order to Cash

Schedule to Produce

Purchase to Pay

Forecast to Plan

Art to Part (PLM)

Other SAP experience a plus

OSS Research

ABAP Query

LSMW/ECATT

Quality Center

Working knowledge of Solution Manager

Working knowledge of ARIS modeling tool

Working knowledge of HPQC Quality tool

Working knowledge of Revtrac change management tool

Experience with the SAP in a manufacturing and consumer goods industry highly desired.

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Business Intelligence Manager

Business Intelligence Manager

Enterprise Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Manager will be responsible for the enterprise-wide data warehouse and business intelligence technologies (SAP BI, info-cubes, BEX Analyzer, Cognos, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, SQL, and Oracle) in support of internal systems and customers. This individual will partner with the business to manage/maintain the data and database processes and environment used to meet the organization’s on-going information needs. This includes design and maintenance of the enterprise information strategy, data models and databases used to support the organization’s application and reporting systems.    This manager will judiciously balance the resource demands between project work, database/model maintenance, and enterprise architecture initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and build effective teams:

o Challenge and inspire employees to achieve business results

o Adept at designing and implementing technology–enabled business solutions as part of a high–talent team.

o Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews

o Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable for performance

o Oversee training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and make effective staffing decisions.

o Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business and customer results.

• Develop and manage enterprise models as well as standards, best practices, guidelines and processes to support models and compliance to the enterprise information architecture, BI strategic roadmap and data governance.
• Able to collaborate with business, identify business valued opportunities, and have a strong desire to excel.
• Envisioning new and innovative approaches to business solutions
• Assessing and managing risk and issues throughout all aspects of the application implementation
• Lead team to ensure that data base management systems, data marts, and data warehouse are designed and developed to be scalable, influence and support the business needs, and have a high-level of data reliability and integrity. Ensure projects are on-time/on-budget in accordance with the project-specific requirements. Provide a dynamic system capable of quick modification to meet the changing demands of business and technology.
• Establish and maintain proactive monitoring of BI application systems to ensure they meet or exceed customer defined expectations, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance targets and capacity demands. Provide communication regarding critical reporting system outages to business users and executives. Manage and participate in production migrations and upgrades. Ensure the stability of business critical Data Extraction/Transformation/Loading (ETL), Business Intelligence (BI) application processes, associated reporting framework, minimize downtime, and data availability for business reporting.
• Diagnose critical technical issues reported against Enterprise Data Warehouse and BI applications and ensure restoration of business processes within established SLAs and addresses backend performance issues.
• Identify opportunities for operation improvements through root cause analysis; research, recommend solutions, gain consensus with impacted teams and stakeholders and drive for organization adoption of complex BI issues. Investigate and stay abreast of technical and practical industry information related to business intelligence and data/database management practices, tools and platforms.
• Act as strategic liaison between business community and IT for all BI project deliverables. Provide subject matter expertise, thought leadership on data warehousing concepts, trends, and best practices. Work closely with the business community in the creation and maintenance of a high-level enterprise-wide entity relationship diagram and the translation of the diagram characteristics into a business data dictionary. Proactively seek feedback from the business on information needs, issues, and requirements.
• Work closely with the Architecture and Application Delivery groups in the creation and maintenance of a consolidated enterprise-wide detailed logical model and the translation of the model characteristics and details into the metadata dictionary.
• Is responsible for annual department budget/forecast review and submission process, and cost control management to ensure budget goals are met.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science or Management Information Systems
• 10+ years of industry or consulting IT experience.
• 5+ years experience managing Enterprise Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence environments, including experience with database design, data modeler, administration and optimization.
• Background in large data warehouse environments, including Extract, Transform & Load (ETL) and parallel, mixed-mode processing in the data warehouse
• Experience with data governance and processes
• Deep background in metadata management and metadata management tools, multi-tier reporting systems design and support practices, including architecture, engineering, configuration, tuning, and capacity planning
• Experience in developing data conversions, interfaces, complex reports/extracts, and workflow
• Ability to drive successful results, make decisions with limited information, and adjust quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment managing multiple priorities across different business units.
• Proven ability to drive a customer-focused strategic vision while building a win-win approach to meeting business needs. Ability to influence without authority, gain consensus and drive organizational adoption
• Proven problem solving, organizational, analytical and decision making abilities based on sound business judgment and the application of impact analysis.
• Must demonstrate ability to build quick and effective work rapport with others and strong teambuilding skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.

Desired Requirements

• 2+ full lifecycle SAP CRM implementations
• 4+ years SAP BI experience with strong SAP BI, info-cubes and BEX Analyzer skills
• Background in Cognos, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, SQL, Oracle and MS Access.
• 3+ years hands on experience deploying systems using SAP’s ASAP Methodology
• 2+ years hands on experience with SAP’s Solution Manager
• Familiar knowledge of SAP’s FI/CO, SD, MM and BW Modules
• Strong delivery record of Resource and Project management skills (e.g., estimating, work planning, project reporting and tracking, budget management, and issue management)
• Masters degree in related field
• Strong preference for Utility industry experience working with electric and gas transmission and distribution utilities
• PMP certification

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SAP BPC Manager

SAP BPC and BI Manager

The SAP BPC and BI Manager serves a crucial role collaborating within the Financial Planning and Analysis team to drive the development, improvement and maintenance of our global financial planning and reporting infrastructure.  This position will play a critical role in the implementation and development of this system as well as the maintenance and sunsetting of our current financial planning framework (Cognos).

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded top performer possessing impeccable project management and communication skills, extensive experience with Enterprise Performance Management tools (preferably SAP-BPC) and excellent knowledge of financial and strategic planning concepts. Success in the position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively collaborate with business and financial managers throughout the Company.

Qualifications:

· Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of relevant experience working in a similar capacity and/or as a consultant.

· Must possess experience with Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence tools with a strong preference for candidates possessing prior experience implementing SAP Business Planning and Consolidations in a Netweaver environment.

· Must possess superior project management and problem solving skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate complex topics and concepts to a diverse audience including regular contact with senior-level management. A strong blend of technical and interpersonal skills is essential to be successful in this role.

· Must possess excellent knowledge of financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning concepts.

· Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize projects, and superior attention to detail.

· Must have enthusiasm for operations and technology issues and extensive experience designing financial planning and reporting business processes.

· Basic background in data warehousing development and data governance. SAP BW experience preferred.

· Understanding of SAP ERP system is a big plus.

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SR MGR/Director, Client Delivery

Senior Manager or Director, Client Delivery

Growing consultancy has immediate position available for Senior Consulting Manager/Director of Client Delivery to manage all phases of EPM Client Delivery projects.  This role is responsible for building and managing the relationship between company and clients.  Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external constituencies, including (but not limited to) CxO, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and other senior leadership.  The right individual will have experience in a client facing role that includes relationship building in a consultative environment.   The qualified candidate will have the correct balance of drive and interpersonal skills to build consensus and drive initiatives forward.

The Senior Consulting Manager/Director of Client Delivery will provide functional expertise, high level business process reengineering, technical overviews and insight where appropriate.

Obtain and maintain a broad knowledge of existing and emerging technology, applications and solutions.

Serve as company contact for clients on projects and initiatives that require functional or technical input.

Coordinate closely across company technical and functional consultants and areas supporting client delivery – Staying aware of project status, delays, etc.

Enable and promote timely communication between consultants, client, business partners and company.

Participate in business planning – VP and Sr. Director planning and status meetings, cultivating relationships between company and clients at mid though senior levels.

Partner with project owners and project managers to provide guidance, communications, and updates to clients regarding changes in scope, delivery timing, etc.

Work collaboratively to shepherd requests through approval process.

Possess in-depth understanding of business processes, capabilities and current technologies.

Experienced in initiating actions required to define, maintain or improve service levels.

Ability to broker support and commitment of business needs.

Oversight that client initiatives are aligned with Enterprise direction (EPM) and Enterprise Architecture (EA).

Ability to advocate for client within company and likewise, for company to client.

Work directly with clients in understanding overall strategy and direction.

Facilitate on-going reviews of strategic roadmaps with clients.

Serve as a point of escalation to the business to resolve issues and build alignment.

Promote effective teamwork and manage the resolution of interpersonal issues.

Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and implement forward-thinking improvements that continually advance company’s ability to quality EPM solutions.

Candidates should be familiar with this space and have experience managing and growing a consulting practice.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree in related discipline or equivalent experience required; Masters or MBA degree a plus.
Technical acumen in Enterprise Performance Management; BPC preferred.
Business acumen in IT Solutions Client Delivery and Consulting.
Familiarity with business strategy/ processes and expertise in designing business solutions that link disparate processes and application systems
7 to 10 years of relevant technology experience in multiple business and technical areas.
Prior experience in a relationship management role preferred.
Requires understanding of project management methodologies and tools with prior exposure to project management practices with an ability to break down complex problems into manageable goals is required.
Ability to excel in a cross-functional, matrix team environment is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Prior experience managing diverse cross-functional, cross-departmental projects and technologies highly preferred.
Involvement in developing, modifying, and executing complex strategies.
Requires general knowledge of professional services vendors, and outsourcing business models and tools
Requires knowledge of outsourcing methodologies and operating models, and working with professional services firms
Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills in building partnerships.
Ability to travel 50%

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