We are currently seeking a Financial Apps Manager to oversee current deployment of SAP BPC in NW environment.  Qualified candidates will possess deep technical and functional expertise in financial applications implementations (BPC 7.5, Hyperion, HFM) and previous experience managing, leading and mentoring direct reports.

Scripting

Enhancements

Documentation

Support

Documentation

Developement

Change/Process/Data Management

Compliance

Support

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Senior SAP Solutions Architect

Position Purpose:

The SAP Architect is responsible for translating the business vision, strategy and goals into an actionable plan for the SAP technology landscape to support the creation of new and improved capabilities for the business in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the SAP technical strategy, guidelines and blueprints to effectively create and promote consistent infrastructure designs, architecture frameworks and linkage to processes, technology roadmaps and emerging technology trends.  Responsible for central record keeping repository.

· Provide insight to the business (in partnership with Business Relationship Managers and CoEs) on emerging SAP technologies and trends that warrant consideration into the business strategy.

· Provide process governance, guidance and support Comprehensive Delivery Process (CDP) and Release Management.

· Educate and mentor technical staff in the areas of industry standards, best practices, emerging technologies and trends.

· Responsible for maintaining centralized documentation of agreed to technical standards, core architectural blueprints and roadmaps.

· Identify opportunities and deliver capabilities that allow for repeatability and reuse within the infrastructure design, deployment, and support of software-based solutions.

· Perform in a project management role, when necessary, to ensure the timely completion within budget for selected enterprise strategic efforts.

· Establish and maintain a professional and constructive rapport with executives, business partners, and colleagues.  Must be capable of communicating technical issues, options and design alternatives within the context of business fundamentals, processes, options and issues.

· Act as a primary point of contact for SAP technical strategy, architecture, roadmaps and governance.

· Provides SAP architectural advice and design consulting during a project’s lifecycle.

· Develop and maintain policies, standards and best practices for all matters related to SAP Architecture.

· Drive collaboration with the technical teams toward commonly agreed standards and expectations.

· Responsible for the optimization of SAP business investments in technology and the solutions portfolio

· Ensures that SAP infrastructure designed solutions, services and processes follow corporate standards and guidelines

Preferable Qualifications & Experience:

· Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science/Information/Technology/Business Information Systems.

· 12+ years of related technical and business systems design experience with demonstrable strength in analysis, design and architecture. Managerial experience a plus.

· 10+ years of SAP experience is required with a focus on ECC (Order Management, Materials Management, FI-CA, C2C, Financials, WMS, and Business Warehouse), CRM, PI, and Solution Manager. Candidate must have a deep understanding of the SAP Architecture to ensure technical designs will meet Service Level requirements. Hana experience a plus.

· Experience with or demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and functionality provided by major ERP systems, technical platforms, architectural patterns, data center infrastructure components and network infrastructures.

· Demonstrable experience in project management, planning and estimation.

· Deep knowledge of legacy system integration with SAP via Web Services SOAP / REST.

· Extensive experience working with MDM and EAI platforms (WebMethods specifically).

· Good interpersonal skills. Strong verbal, wirtten and presentation skills are a must.

· Candidate must be able and willing to travel up to 25%.

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SAP Architect Solutions Applications Enterprise ECC CRM SD HCM BPC BI/BW HANA SAP Roadmap SAP Landscape

Senior BI Analyst

Our global Fortune 1000 client is in the process of significantly enhancing its Business Intelligence capabilities to deliver advanced analytics to business communities. This will be enabled by cutting edge technology, such as SAP BW 7.3, BusinessObjects 4.0, Data Services and SAP BPC. The primary result will be improved visibility of global business performance, improved decision support and increased business analysis productivity.

The Global BI Strategy & Solutions Team is responsible for BI/DW solutions in all business areas including Finance, HR, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. The IT Senior BI Analyst is a core member of the team responsible for the requirements, design, delivery and operation of the BI and DW solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work closely with Business and IT Customer Solution Leads to gather BI/Reporting requirements and provide accurate estimate.

Provide consulting services during the business case development, requirements, planning, design and implementation of BI solutions. Recommend optimal solutions, best practices and process improvements. Develop rapid prototyping to facilitate requirements and design discussions.

Design BI/DW solutions aligned with BI Strategy, Roadmap and Architecture standard. Ensure integration with other projects, systems and processes. Develop functional and technical design documents.

Develop and enhance BI/DW solutions following BI governance processes. This may include Data Modeling, ETL, Query, Dashboard and other advanced analytics.

Provide BI SME in integrated test scenario planning and execution.

Develop training materials and conduct training classes.

Manage assigned activities within time, cost and technical objectives. May manage small to medium size projects with internal or external resources.

Maintain and optimize production systems. Investigate and resolve incidents reported by users. Identify opportunities to automate, consolidate and simplify platform.

Improve BI governance (standards, templates and processes

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or Business

Work Experience:

10 years of relevant experience including 5 years hands-on design and development experience with SAP BW 3.5 and 7.0, or BusinessObjects. Experience with major consulting firms is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications:

SAP BW, BusinessObjects certification preferred

Critical Competencies/Behaviors:

Solid analytical skills to understand existing business processes, propose BI solutions as part of overall business process improvement to help customers meet business challenges.

Proven ability to define business requirements and corresponding system specifications, accurate time estimates and creation of clear and concise documentation for various phases of the project implementation life cycle.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills experienced in cross functional collaboration with IT and Business. Ability to relate BI/DW technology to non-technical users.

Skills:

Required Skills

·         Strong foundation and a clear understanding and appreciation of BI/DW design and development techniques, as well as associated technical skills and related tools.

·         Define KPI and metrics. Design and develop dashboards.

·         SAP BW/BI development in FI/CO and HR. Security role design.

·         SAP ECC FI/CO, HR processes and Data Dictionary.

·         Report publishing to SAP Portal.

·         Project Management skills to lead a small to medium BI/DW project and develop plan, assign tasks, estimate effort, and follow up and report on progress.

Preferred Skills

·         SAP BW/BI development in Logistics (SD, MM, PP, PM, QM). BWA.

·         SAP BusinessObjects (Xcelsius, Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Explorer and Data Services).

·         SAP ABAP, BPC (or BW BPS, Integrated Planning), MDG/MDM, APO/SCM, CRM.

·         Performance tuning.

·         MS SharePoint.

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SAP BI, BI/BW, BusinessObjects, BO, BPC, ABAP, BPS, MDM

Growing Seattle based company needs PMO Director to manage high demand IT projects.

This role requires senior level experience (at least 15 yrs solid PM/PgM exp) around enterprise IT projects (SAP, Oracle, PSFT). MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CREATING A PMO. Also should have PMP, ITIL and Six Sigma. Excellent Salary + bonus/stock/relo pkg.

Please contact directly for immediate consideration of this position.  CLICK HERE to submit CV/resume.

Minimum of 12 years Supply Chain experience including knowledge of CRM, OTC, Order Management, Logistics & Shipping and Channel Management.  Will have Team Lead experience in Blueprinting Phase.  Good understanding of Customer VMI processes.  Must have Semiconductor experience.  This is a large deployment and contract will be multi-year.

Please submit CV/resume directly to me at david@2bxact.com for immediate consideration.

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keywords: SAP BPC, BI, BW, forecasting, planning, consolidations, business intelligence, Business Objects

Unique opportunity to join one of Portland’s most stable, well-established companies.  Great benefits, work environment and opportunity for growth.

Basis Requirements for this position are:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Systems, etc

Min 5 yrs SAP Basis exp; preferably in AIX UNIX environment.
Candidates must be looking for longevity. There will be tremendous growth opportunity given the current state of the team and upgrades that are planned for the near future (BW 7.3, BWa implementation, AIX 6.1 upgrade, full hardware replacement).

We are looking for someone that really has a broad understanding of infrastructure and design experience would also be a big plus. Would like this person to be able to train and mentor members of the Security Team in Basis as well as younger Basis folks that are brought in later.

Base salary 90-105k plus 15% annual bonus. Great work/life – 40-45 hours/wk unless major project.

Please submit resume for immediate consideration.

Experience in integrated S&OP planning scenarios is also a plus.

Preferred candidates will understand and have experience with:

Planning/forecasting tools including SAP BPC (OutlookSoft), Cognos, HFM, Clarity and Everest).
Business Process & Functional experience will include:
Strategic Planning

Annual budgeting
Project lead experience preferred
Experience working with business team to interpret requirements
Current on best practices in planning & performance management
SOX compliance in BPC
Security design
User mapping
Control design and statements creation
Understanding of BPC system design principles, including:

• Application design (structure and dimensionality)
  BPC hierarchies and properties
  Integrate Planning and Consolidation process design
  Report design and development concepts

SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) 5.1/7.0 – formerly OutlookSoft), and/or other formal business planning solution such as Cognos, Hyperion, SAP I/P.  Experience with Cognos, Hyperion or other business planning software packages is preferred. MBA is strongly desired along with previous financial planning and analysis experience. This position requires excellent communication skills, ability to interact with senior managers and executives of client companies and a proven track record designing and implementing change in complex businesses. The candidate must be a team player as well as be able to work independently. Will work from client sites; travel up to 100% required for this position(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Prior Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis required
• At least 3 years experience in Consolidations and Financial Reporting Process knowledge.
• Readiness to travel 50-100%; travelling 3-4 days a week, home on weekends

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XACT RESOURCES, LLC is a professional and executive recruiting firm, specializing in the placement of ‘best of breed’ finance, technical and engineering expertise for contract, project-based and permanent positions with client companies. We are continuously building our network of individuals and projects with strong SAP BPC, BPM, BI/BW, NetWeaver and other SAP EPM Solutions experience.

SPECIALTIES

Technical EPM Consultants, SAP BPC Consultants, SAPBPCJobs, SAP BI/BW Consultants

Dir, SAP Center of Excellence

This position requires broad-scoping expertise to lead all SAP projects across the enterprise.  Will provide oversight of SAP technical design, development and maintenance.  Maintaining center of expertise for SAP platform.  Managing internal team of SME’s and external service providers.

Also will have demonstrated abilities in the following:

Organizational Alignment

Strategy Development

Portfolio Development

Demand Management

Requirements Gathering/Development

Architecture and Design

Testing

Support

Maintenance

Incident Management

SLA’s

Project/Program Management

REQUIREMENTS

BS in Information Systems, Finance, Business; MBA a plus.

10+ years IT experience required.

5+ years of ‘hands-on’ technical management with knowledge of ECC 6.0, Solution Manager, NetWeaver, etc.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

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DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Job overview: This position will have overall responsibility for driving the enterprise architecture function, enabling risk and security management, and driving the overall technology strategy, innovation and technology performance benchmarking, measurement and reporting for the enterprise. The Director of Enterprise Architecture reports directly to the CIO and will be expected to sit on the IT Leadership Team, and provide leadership to ensure the realization of IT strategy – enabling a culture of continuous improvement.

Enterprise Architecture Scope

·         Responsible for managing enterprise architecture frameworks, methods, processes, toolsets and governance which span all four architecture domains (Business, Operations, Systems and Data Technology)

·         Maintains a general understanding and recognizes excellence or lack thereof all the underlying technical domains in the enterprise:

§          Business analysis

§          Business process design

§          Application and interface architectures

§          Data architectures

§          Middleware architectures

§          Infrastructure architectures (operating systems, servers, networks, desktop)

§          Operations management architectures

·         Maintains comprehensive knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies and toolsets.

·         Maintains industry best practices knowledge of a broad variety of technologies, architecture frameworks, and architecture methodologies.

Technology Knowledge & Leadership

·         Ensures all technical domains are represented in architectures and designs and makes architectural artifacts easy to understand and use by all stakeholders

·         Will work in outsourced, BPO environment with non US offshore providers to define and sure appropriate technology strategy and guidance for M&A, international market expansion or other opportunities requiring technology expertise and leadership.

·         Works closely with and advise business leaders to help define application of a broad spectrum of technologies to shape future business directions.

·         Is viewed as a valued partner in assisting the business with developing strategies which involve implementation of technology.

·         Provides input to business leaders on how technology can be leveraged to business advantage.

·         Creates and maintains roadmaps and technology transformation plans, which describe the changes required to go from current to future architectures. Scope spans all architecture and technical domains. This is done while ensuring that our enterprise technology risks are mitigated and managed.

·         Provides leadership input into portfolio governance with respect to Project interdependencies and Project sequencing

·         Has led projects and knows how to do so, when needed of projects that are complex projects spanning multiple business, architecture, or technical domains.

Risk Management

·         Uses broad knowledge of business processes and technologies to identify potential business and technical risks.

·         Documents risks and recommends alternate designs and architectures which minimize risks

Skills/Experience Education/Certification Skills/Experience/Education

·         Bachelor’s degree in IT or Business Administration, MBA preferred

·         15+ years of experience in managing one or more major IT functions

·         Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance leading practices and methodologies

·         Experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing environment required/Experience in the pharmaceutical / medical device industry preferred

Extensive SAP Experience required

·         Experience in managing Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA 21 CFR Part 11

·         Knowledge of IT leading practices such as ITIL

·         Practiced expertise as architect, with TOGAF, BOST, or other architectural frameworks and disciplines

·         Demonstrated program and project management planning / execution skills with a record of leading an IT group to obtain tangible business results

·         High degree of technical knowledge to work with staff members and also explain the work in non-technical terms to management, internal and external customers

·         Demonstrated excellence in building relationships with internal Business/IT customers

·         Experience in quickly and effectively adjusting priorities and goals in changing circumstances

·         Task and resource management experience

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