- SAP Applications role is to provide the functional and technical leadership of the software landscape to support business activities.
- The role includes all applications project management activities to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
- The incumbent is accountable for all post-implementation support and operations activities for the live applications portfolio. Direct and lead applications project development from beginning to end.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion in coordination with the IT Solutions Director.
- Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy new applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise.
- Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.
- Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications.
- Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
- Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
- Manage and provide direction for the key business users in support of business operations.
- Contribute to the pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations.
- Review and analyze existing applications’ effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
- Manage the development of training and documentation for all users; hold pilots as necessary, and other user-related activities.
- Develop, distribute, and coordinate in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications.
- Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices
Experience 10+ years in the same field.Solid experience in ERP implementation at least 2 full implementations life cycle.SAP experience is a must in at least two main modules, FICO experience is preferable.Proven track record in applying best practices for software development lifecycle management and software implementation methodologies.Direct, hands-on experience with data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics concepts and tools.Strong customer-service orientation.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to conduct research into application issues and products.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.