Data Solutions Architect - Pre-sales - Azure - Permanent - Remote Location: Remote - UK Wide Salary: Upto £90,000 (DOE) + 10% bonus, £4,800 Annual Car Allowance + Other Amazing Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company: Our client is a Fortune 500-ranked global provider of Digital Innovation, Cloud + Data Centre Transformation, Connected Workforce, and Supply Chain Optimization solutions and services. The EMEA Services Delivery function is responsible for delivering professional and managed services to clients across a full range of technology and software offerings, delivering a scaled, consistent client experience and methodology through four centres of excellences (COE). The role: The Data Solutions Architect resides within the Service Design & Delivery area of the EMEA Services Delivery function, specifically within the Consulting team. The Data Solutions Architect, a domain architect, is a specialist with deep knowledge and niche expertise in the field of Data services and acts in a supporting role to the Enterprise Solutions Architect. You will be responsible for leading the technical presales of the Data Modernisation Offering, and driving the strategy, performance, and growth of the EMEA App & Data services practice by working closely with the Technology Lead, Practice Manager, local Sales leadership teams, and wider EMEA Services function. You will be responsible for: Acting as the Data Platform expert' and leading technical solution development with clients, partners, and external communities for new presales Data Modernisation development opportunities. Working closely with the sales teams to develop and execute selling strategies and directing large proposal efforts by leading virtual teams and collaborating with local and global resources. Supporting presales and business development activities to take shape by communicating proposed solutions with client executives and architects, interacting with senior programme/client architects where required. Seeking to understand and evaluate clients' business needs and industry trends in depth in order to develop trusted advisory relationships with clients and align solutions based upon company's key differentiators. Defining and executing the Proof of Concept (POC) to demonstrate the value of the Data solution to the client. Assessing the clients' knowledge of the Data Platform and overall Cloud readiness to support clients through a structured learning plan and ensuring its successful delivery through partners. Gathering and analysing requirements from large, complex client environments and performing research and investigation activities to identify and create thorough, accurate technical solution proposals. Assessing and defining the Data architecture principles with the client, also developing and implementing the client-approved solution. Designing conceptual architectural and technical solutions; directing efforts toward defining technical, operational and user requirements including high-level design, statements of work, service design, and bills of materials. Designing and building modern data pipelines, data streams, and data service APIs, also delivering architectures for transformations and modernisations of enterprise data solutions using Azure Cloud Data technologies. Supporting with the planning and implementation of data design services, provide sizing and configuration assistance, and performing needs assessments where required. Developing data warehouse schematics, layouts, architectures, and relational/non-relational databases for Data Access and Advanced Analytics. Preparing cost estimates for Data Platform solutions including professional and managed services, licensing, and hardware. Managing and reviewing the work of teams across all phases of the project (Plan, Build and Manage) in one or more projects, ensuring offshore resources are utilised and leveraged appropriately, and project quality meets standards through the KPI identification and testing plan. Owning partnership with cross-functional technology and design teams to ensure consistent, beneficial client interaction and solution delivery. Proactively delivering strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients and leading client workshops and requirements discovery sessions, as well as building relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration. Supporting with business value assessment and business case development and providing solution fit assessments against the clients' requirements. Contributing to sales effectiveness by identifying issues that need addressing, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives. Maintaining and advancing deep technical skills and knowledge, keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights, and sharing knowledge and best practice within the technical community. Acting as technical point of escalation' during the delivery of the data implementation project. Contributing to the EMEA Data Modernisation Offering and standardisation as the technical Data expert.' Making recommendations to the design authority in order to create new standards based on any bespoke solutions created during a sales engagement. Maintaining close relationships with the standards development function and providing input in to the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and best practices. You will have experience in: Previous experience working in a Presales, consulting, and or technical architecture role Working both independently and within teams, including leading teammates in virtual teams, with a focus on the company culture and values Designing & implementing data warehousing solutions on cloud platforms -specifically data ingestion, integration, and transformation; reporting applications; custom analytics; data migration from on-prem to cloud infrastructure; cloud storage architecture Prioritising, meeting deadlines, and managing sometimes quickly changing priorities Hands on and in-depth experience of Cloud systems from a Data Architecture/Data Engineer perspective experience in Data Integration patterns and the design of AI/ML data solutions using notable services eg Azure AI/Open AI Previous experience consulting to external clients on complex projects, and ability to shape complex solutions and assure high quality on the delivery side Analysing current practices, processes and procedures as well as identifying future opportunities for leveraging Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics PaaS Services Prior experience working with global teams on projects and working with offshore teams to facilitate project work Advanced skills in analysing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Big Data, AI, and Analytics systems Communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form Exposing data to end users using PowerBI, Azure API Apps or any other modern visualization platform or experience Communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form To apply for this Job title Data Solutions Architect permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
30/05/2023
Full time
Data Solutions Architect - Pre-sales - Azure - Permanent - Remote Location: Remote - UK Wide Salary: Upto £90,000 (DOE) + 10% bonus, £4,800 Annual Car Allowance + Other Amazing Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company: Our client is a Fortune 500-ranked global provider of Digital Innovation, Cloud + Data Centre Transformation, Connected Workforce, and Supply Chain Optimization solutions and services. The EMEA Services Delivery function is responsible for delivering professional and managed services to clients across a full range of technology and software offerings, delivering a scaled, consistent client experience and methodology through four centres of excellences (COE). The role: The Data Solutions Architect resides within the Service Design & Delivery area of the EMEA Services Delivery function, specifically within the Consulting team. The Data Solutions Architect, a domain architect, is a specialist with deep knowledge and niche expertise in the field of Data services and acts in a supporting role to the Enterprise Solutions Architect. You will be responsible for leading the technical presales of the Data Modernisation Offering, and driving the strategy, performance, and growth of the EMEA App & Data services practice by working closely with the Technology Lead, Practice Manager, local Sales leadership teams, and wider EMEA Services function. You will be responsible for: Acting as the Data Platform expert' and leading technical solution development with clients, partners, and external communities for new presales Data Modernisation development opportunities. Working closely with the sales teams to develop and execute selling strategies and directing large proposal efforts by leading virtual teams and collaborating with local and global resources. Supporting presales and business development activities to take shape by communicating proposed solutions with client executives and architects, interacting with senior programme/client architects where required. Seeking to understand and evaluate clients' business needs and industry trends in depth in order to develop trusted advisory relationships with clients and align solutions based upon company's key differentiators. Defining and executing the Proof of Concept (POC) to demonstrate the value of the Data solution to the client. Assessing the clients' knowledge of the Data Platform and overall Cloud readiness to support clients through a structured learning plan and ensuring its successful delivery through partners. Gathering and analysing requirements from large, complex client environments and performing research and investigation activities to identify and create thorough, accurate technical solution proposals. Assessing and defining the Data architecture principles with the client, also developing and implementing the client-approved solution. Designing conceptual architectural and technical solutions; directing efforts toward defining technical, operational and user requirements including high-level design, statements of work, service design, and bills of materials. Designing and building modern data pipelines, data streams, and data service APIs, also delivering architectures for transformations and modernisations of enterprise data solutions using Azure Cloud Data technologies. Supporting with the planning and implementation of data design services, provide sizing and configuration assistance, and performing needs assessments where required. Developing data warehouse schematics, layouts, architectures, and relational/non-relational databases for Data Access and Advanced Analytics. Preparing cost estimates for Data Platform solutions including professional and managed services, licensing, and hardware. Managing and reviewing the work of teams across all phases of the project (Plan, Build and Manage) in one or more projects, ensuring offshore resources are utilised and leveraged appropriately, and project quality meets standards through the KPI identification and testing plan. Owning partnership with cross-functional technology and design teams to ensure consistent, beneficial client interaction and solution delivery. Proactively delivering strategic messages and roadmaps to new and existing clients and leading client workshops and requirements discovery sessions, as well as building relationships with opportunity channel partners to enable collaboration. Supporting with business value assessment and business case development and providing solution fit assessments against the clients' requirements. Contributing to sales effectiveness by identifying issues that need addressing, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives. Maintaining and advancing deep technical skills and knowledge, keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights, and sharing knowledge and best practice within the technical community. Acting as technical point of escalation' during the delivery of the data implementation project. Contributing to the EMEA Data Modernisation Offering and standardisation as the technical Data expert.' Making recommendations to the design authority in order to create new standards based on any bespoke solutions created during a sales engagement. Maintaining close relationships with the standards development function and providing input in to the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and best practices. You will have experience in: Previous experience working in a Presales, consulting, and or technical architecture role Working both independently and within teams, including leading teammates in virtual teams, with a focus on the company culture and values Designing & implementing data warehousing solutions on cloud platforms -specifically data ingestion, integration, and transformation; reporting applications; custom analytics; data migration from on-prem to cloud infrastructure; cloud storage architecture Prioritising, meeting deadlines, and managing sometimes quickly changing priorities Hands on and in-depth experience of Cloud systems from a Data Architecture/Data Engineer perspective experience in Data Integration patterns and the design of AI/ML data solutions using notable services eg Azure AI/Open AI Previous experience consulting to external clients on complex projects, and ability to shape complex solutions and assure high quality on the delivery side Analysing current practices, processes and procedures as well as identifying future opportunities for leveraging Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics PaaS Services Prior experience working with global teams on projects and working with offshore teams to facilitate project work Advanced skills in analysing, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Big Data, AI, and Analytics systems Communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form Exposing data to end users using PowerBI, Azure API Apps or any other modern visualization platform or experience Communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form To apply for this Job title Data Solutions Architect permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Maxegan Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced SAP MM Consultant to join a well-respected and leading client for a great permanent opportunity. You will be based within an established, highly skilled and supportive team, responsible for end-to-end solutions, change and ongoing support to the SAP system. Within the role, you will be responsible for the supply chain solution with focus on SAP MM, P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management, ensuring the SAP solution continually evolves inline with business transformation goals. There is a superb package on offer and also hybrid working and a defined career progression opportunities. For this opportunity, you will need: Strong SAP MM experience including P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management Solid SAP configuration, support and Enhancement knowledge and experience Experience with SAP LE and SAP SD is highly desirable. Excellent, clear communication skills both written and verbal. Strong business processes experience within P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management Any experience/knowledge of ABAP, IDocs, debugging and ALE is highly desirable. For further information and a full job spec, please apply via this advert or simply contact Maxegan Recruitment Ltd.
26/05/2023
Full time
Maxegan Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced SAP MM Consultant to join a well-respected and leading client for a great permanent opportunity. You will be based within an established, highly skilled and supportive team, responsible for end-to-end solutions, change and ongoing support to the SAP system. Within the role, you will be responsible for the supply chain solution with focus on SAP MM, P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management, ensuring the SAP solution continually evolves inline with business transformation goals. There is a superb package on offer and also hybrid working and a defined career progression opportunities. For this opportunity, you will need: Strong SAP MM experience including P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management Solid SAP configuration, support and Enhancement knowledge and experience Experience with SAP LE and SAP SD is highly desirable. Excellent, clear communication skills both written and verbal. Strong business processes experience within P2P/PTP and IM/Inventory Management Any experience/knowledge of ABAP, IDocs, debugging and ALE is highly desirable. For further information and a full job spec, please apply via this advert or simply contact Maxegan Recruitment Ltd.
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a senior solution architect Lead for an exciting project in France for 12 months+ Requirements: 20+ years of experience with Global SAP programs and platforms (on-prem & cloud) 10-15 years of experience as a solution architect Strong knowledge of finance, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and procurement processes Strong stakeholder management & communications skills Experience in an international and global Matrix organization Business fluency in English is a must Previous experience within the pharma industry is a plus Previous SAP S/4 Hana implementation experience is a plus Onsite for onboarding period (up to 2 months) with flexibility for remote after this beginning period The details of this role include; Location: France/Onsite for onboarding and then flexibility for remote Start date: ASAP 2023 Duration: 12 months+ with possibility of extension
26/05/2023
Project-based
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a senior solution architect Lead for an exciting project in France for 12 months+ Requirements: 20+ years of experience with Global SAP programs and platforms (on-prem & cloud) 10-15 years of experience as a solution architect Strong knowledge of finance, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and procurement processes Strong stakeholder management & communications skills Experience in an international and global Matrix organization Business fluency in English is a must Previous experience within the pharma industry is a plus Previous SAP S/4 Hana implementation experience is a plus Onsite for onboarding period (up to 2 months) with flexibility for remote after this beginning period The details of this role include; Location: France/Onsite for onboarding and then flexibility for remote Start date: ASAP 2023 Duration: 12 months+ with possibility of extension
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Requires 3 days onsite per week in Chicago* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Company is currently seeking an SAP Financials FI/CO Architect. Candidate will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. Responsibilties: This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Production Support: Troubleshoot system issues, detailed technical analysis and apply solutions Business/Process Knowledge: Develop understanding of core functional areas. Project Management: Planning, support business case analysis, organize priorities, self-driven meeting tight timelines following standard project methodology Compliance: Ensures company, departmental and governmental standards are always followed Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, flexible in a fast-changing environment, and self-motivated Ability to deliver multiple projects on time and on budget and adhere to IT PMO processes and methodology Strong analytical skills must include the ability to quickly identify problems, gather relevant information, determine the root causes, and make recommendations regarding solutions Excellent communication skills in technical/business language, strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Knowledge of roles and authorization functionality Strong functional configuration skills to implement and support the business needs Worked in a spirits, beverage or consumer industry is preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, computer science or management information systems or equivalent
25/05/2023
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Requires 3 days onsite per week in Chicago* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Company is currently seeking an SAP Financials FI/CO Architect. Candidate will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. Responsibilties: This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Production Support: Troubleshoot system issues, detailed technical analysis and apply solutions Business/Process Knowledge: Develop understanding of core functional areas. Project Management: Planning, support business case analysis, organize priorities, self-driven meeting tight timelines following standard project methodology Compliance: Ensures company, departmental and governmental standards are always followed Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, flexible in a fast-changing environment, and self-motivated Ability to deliver multiple projects on time and on budget and adhere to IT PMO processes and methodology Strong analytical skills must include the ability to quickly identify problems, gather relevant information, determine the root causes, and make recommendations regarding solutions Excellent communication skills in technical/business language, strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Knowledge of roles and authorization functionality Strong functional configuration skills to implement and support the business needs Worked in a spirits, beverage or consumer industry is preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, computer science or management information systems or equivalent
IT Architect - SAP Finance SALARY: $140K - $150K PLUS 7% Bonus + Profit share LOCATION: Chicago, IL, HYBRID 3 DAYS IN OFFICE/2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a functional lead global SAP ECC design lead and support SAP FI/CO, FI/CO modules develops solutions perform SAP system configuration SAP finance and controlling, three full life cycle implementations strong AR/AP/GL Tax banking configuration actual costing processes profit loss p&l integration with supply chain sales distribution and finance, travel 10% internationally. This functional lead will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Production Support: Troubleshoot system issues, detailed technical analysis and apply solutions Business/Process Knowledge: Develop understanding of core functional areas. Project Management: Planning, support business case analysis, organize priorities, self-driven meeting tight timelines following standard project methodology Compliance: Ensures company, departmental and governmental standards are always followed Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications & Experience Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Knowledge of roles and authorization functionality Strong functional configuration skills to implement and support the business needs Worked in a spirits, beverage or consumer industry is preferred Bachelor's degree Availability to travel 10% internationally
25/05/2023
Full time
IT Architect - SAP Finance SALARY: $140K - $150K PLUS 7% Bonus + Profit share LOCATION: Chicago, IL, HYBRID 3 DAYS IN OFFICE/2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a functional lead global SAP ECC design lead and support SAP FI/CO, FI/CO modules develops solutions perform SAP system configuration SAP finance and controlling, three full life cycle implementations strong AR/AP/GL Tax banking configuration actual costing processes profit loss p&l integration with supply chain sales distribution and finance, travel 10% internationally. This functional lead will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Production Support: Troubleshoot system issues, detailed technical analysis and apply solutions Business/Process Knowledge: Develop understanding of core functional areas. Project Management: Planning, support business case analysis, organize priorities, self-driven meeting tight timelines following standard project methodology Compliance: Ensures company, departmental and governmental standards are always followed Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications & Experience Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Knowledge of roles and authorization functionality Strong functional configuration skills to implement and support the business needs Worked in a spirits, beverage or consumer industry is preferred Bachelor's degree Availability to travel 10% internationally
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Occasional International Travel Required* *Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is in need of an SAP IT Architect - Finance. This is a functional lead for the global SAP ECC design. They will design, lead, and support SAP FI/CO, FI/CO modules. This role requires experience with at least 3 full life cycle implementations. This position will travel internationally 10% of the time. Responsibilities This functional lead will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, computer science or management information systems or equivalent Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Position based in US, availability to travel 10% internationally
25/05/2023
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Occasional International Travel Required* *Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* A prestigious company is in need of an SAP IT Architect - Finance. This is a functional lead for the global SAP ECC design. They will design, lead, and support SAP FI/CO, FI/CO modules. This role requires experience with at least 3 full life cycle implementations. This position will travel internationally 10% of the time. Responsibilities This functional lead will be responsible for applying business and technical expertise to support, design and implement existing or new or revised business functionality into our global SAP ECC system. This role will lead and support projects across multiple business functions specializing in SAP FI/CO and be accountable for change requests, and production support within the scope of the functional area of the job. This role should have ability to transform and to support advanced business functions and business requirements into design, build and implement systems/technical solutions for the specified functional area. This person will be the key resource to drive continuous improvement and Best Practices on FI/CO modules in support of the company vision, operation strategy and roadmap. Main liaison to business functional areas - Partnering with business stakeholders, understand their needs, prioritize efforts, recommend changes/innovations, serving as the Subject Matter Expert Understand business requirements, analyze business needs, identify gaps, document requirements, propose, design, and implement solutions, including localization System Design: Documenting requirements and developing solutions using standard or custom SAP functionality. Recommending alternatives when multiple options are available. Developing Solutions: Perform SAP System Configuration, document functional requirements for custom development, execute appropriate system tests (Unit Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing), writing system/user documentation, train end users on functionality. Apply hands-on technical and functional expertise in SAP CO and integrated related modules Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, computer science or management information systems or equivalent Able to serve as a functional lead on SAP related projects Minimum of 8 years hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in SAP Finance and Controlling, with at least 3 full implementation cycles (from Blueprint to go-live) Must be strong in Back Office processes (AR/AP/GL/Local Tax/Banking). Heavy experience in configuration and implementation in a large global scale in core SAP Proven experience in configuration and issue resolution on several controlling objects for cost allocation for plan and actual costing processes Comprehensive solid knowledge in Intercompany sales flows accounting, usage of pricing conditions for Cost of Goods Sold accounting and management control, profit recognition and month end profit elimination Must be strong in Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting for statutory and management accounting end users on new costs validations and issues resolution Excellent understanding of tight integration with other SAP areas such as Supply Chain, Sales & Distribution and Finance Position based in US, availability to travel 10% internationally
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a senior solution architect Lead for an exciting project in France for 12 months+ Requirements: 20+ years of experience with Global SAP programs and platforms (on-prem & cloud) 10-15 years of experience as a solution architect Strong knowledge of finance, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and procurement processes Strong stakeholder management & communications skills Experience in an international and global Matrix organization Business fluency in English is a must Previous experience within the pharma industry is a plus Previous SAP S/4 Hana implementation experience is a plus Onsite for onboarding period (up to 2 months) with flexibility for remote after this beginning period The details of this role include; Location: France/Onsite for onboarding and then flexibility for remote Start date: ASAP 2023 Duration: 12 months+ with possibility of extension If you want to learn more about this great opportunity, please send an email (preferably with a recent CV) or call Katherine Karafotas.
24/05/2023
Full time
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a senior solution architect Lead for an exciting project in France for 12 months+ Requirements: 20+ years of experience with Global SAP programs and platforms (on-prem & cloud) 10-15 years of experience as a solution architect Strong knowledge of finance, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and procurement processes Strong stakeholder management & communications skills Experience in an international and global Matrix organization Business fluency in English is a must Previous experience within the pharma industry is a plus Previous SAP S/4 Hana implementation experience is a plus Onsite for onboarding period (up to 2 months) with flexibility for remote after this beginning period The details of this role include; Location: France/Onsite for onboarding and then flexibility for remote Start date: ASAP 2023 Duration: 12 months+ with possibility of extension If you want to learn more about this great opportunity, please send an email (preferably with a recent CV) or call Katherine Karafotas.
Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider
Columbus, Ohio
Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities: * Research existing and future SAP capabilities * Research existing and future best-in-breed solutions * Research other CPG/Manufacturing companies to understand how world-class companies are winning with technology * Act as a Business Relationship Manager for Supply Chain process area including managing communications * Manage the work and performance of 0 to 5 Business Analysts, either Employees of Contractors * Manage the work and performance of Contractors providing Application Managed Service support for Applications * Leverage knowledge of Supply Chain and enterprise technologies, like SAP, GE Proficy, and Manhattan, to manage a portfolio of maintenance, enhancements and/or projects in a coordinated way to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and to ensure the realization of prioritized and quantitative benefits * Leverage technical expertise to develop and execute a Roadmap for the Supply Chain processes * Manage cross functional coordination between process areas related to enterprise-wide to define requirements and deliver enterprise-wide business capability solutions * Manage product updates for all technology solutions supporting the function; if needed, work with third party resources on updates or major releases * Coordinate outage, break-fix, and minor enhancements as part of day to day operations with the Managed Service Provider * Leverage technical expertise to maintain fit to standard business process solution and ensure that the total cost of ownership and benefits of identified gaps are documented and approved by project leadership * Partner with the Release Manager, Test Manager, and other IT leaders to optimize IT processes and procedures for the betterment of the organization * Plan, monitor and control the quality aspects of configuration and development progress versus plan using Project Management best practices * Plan, manage and participate in system unit test, integration test, user acceptance testing, and other formal and information test activities to test both happy path and non-happy path test scenarios * Maintain close collaboration and relationships with the business, Managed Service Provider, and the enterprise IT team * Embrace and comply with solution governance and methodology; seek opportunities for continuous improvement of IT processes Qualification Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience * 8-12+ years' experience leading IT Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, or Program Management in Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations * Deep SAP Functional Experience in one or more of the following modules: o Production Planning (PP) o Procure to Pay (PTP) o Materials Management (MM) o Maintenance (MTS) o Enhanced Warehouse Management (EWM) o Logistics Execution (LE) * 3-5 years' experience managing other team members * Knowledge of non-SAP Supply Chain applications such as Manhattan, GE Proficy, Logility, and others and how integration with SAP supports end-to-end Supply Chain execution * Demonstrated experience with requirement elicitation techniques, as-is and to-be analysis and business process modelling * Demonstrated experience with SDLC business validation documentation (ie User Requirements Specifications, Functional specifications) including technical documentation such as Design specification, Configuration specifications, etc. * Demonstrated experience managing large projects including project planning, risk and issue management, estimating and budgeting, and status reporting * Strong understanding of Supply Chain business process flows and integrated, enterprise process design * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * 3-5 Years of IT Manufacturing industry experience required * SAP S4/HANA experience desired Skills/Abilities: * Strong analytical and interpersonal/communication skills required * Demonstrated expertise in modelling and documenting business processes (ie As-Is, To-Be) * Ability to take complex situations and simplify to deliver efficient and optimal business outcomes * Strong in options analysis and business case development * Ability to look at alternatives and assess cost/benefit relationships * Ability to configure SAP and make recommendations on SAP best practices * Ability to be open to change; strong listening skills * Ability to take a long-term perspective, yet understand the "devil in the details" * Ability to lead team discussions, solicit input and facilitate decisions in a professional manner * Ability to multi-task and organize effectively to meet users' expectations while working as part of a larger team * Great time management skills with the desire to complete projects on time * Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
15/05/2023
Full time
Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities: * Research existing and future SAP capabilities * Research existing and future best-in-breed solutions * Research other CPG/Manufacturing companies to understand how world-class companies are winning with technology * Act as a Business Relationship Manager for Supply Chain process area including managing communications * Manage the work and performance of 0 to 5 Business Analysts, either Employees of Contractors * Manage the work and performance of Contractors providing Application Managed Service support for Applications * Leverage knowledge of Supply Chain and enterprise technologies, like SAP, GE Proficy, and Manhattan, to manage a portfolio of maintenance, enhancements and/or projects in a coordinated way to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and to ensure the realization of prioritized and quantitative benefits * Leverage technical expertise to develop and execute a Roadmap for the Supply Chain processes * Manage cross functional coordination between process areas related to enterprise-wide to define requirements and deliver enterprise-wide business capability solutions * Manage product updates for all technology solutions supporting the function; if needed, work with third party resources on updates or major releases * Coordinate outage, break-fix, and minor enhancements as part of day to day operations with the Managed Service Provider * Leverage technical expertise to maintain fit to standard business process solution and ensure that the total cost of ownership and benefits of identified gaps are documented and approved by project leadership * Partner with the Release Manager, Test Manager, and other IT leaders to optimize IT processes and procedures for the betterment of the organization * Plan, monitor and control the quality aspects of configuration and development progress versus plan using Project Management best practices * Plan, manage and participate in system unit test, integration test, user acceptance testing, and other formal and information test activities to test both happy path and non-happy path test scenarios * Maintain close collaboration and relationships with the business, Managed Service Provider, and the enterprise IT team * Embrace and comply with solution governance and methodology; seek opportunities for continuous improvement of IT processes Qualification Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience * 8-12+ years' experience leading IT Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, or Program Management in Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations * Deep SAP Functional Experience in one or more of the following modules: o Production Planning (PP) o Procure to Pay (PTP) o Materials Management (MM) o Maintenance (MTS) o Enhanced Warehouse Management (EWM) o Logistics Execution (LE) * 3-5 years' experience managing other team members * Knowledge of non-SAP Supply Chain applications such as Manhattan, GE Proficy, Logility, and others and how integration with SAP supports end-to-end Supply Chain execution * Demonstrated experience with requirement elicitation techniques, as-is and to-be analysis and business process modelling * Demonstrated experience with SDLC business validation documentation (ie User Requirements Specifications, Functional specifications) including technical documentation such as Design specification, Configuration specifications, etc. * Demonstrated experience managing large projects including project planning, risk and issue management, estimating and budgeting, and status reporting * Strong understanding of Supply Chain business process flows and integrated, enterprise process design * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * 3-5 Years of IT Manufacturing industry experience required * SAP S4/HANA experience desired Skills/Abilities: * Strong analytical and interpersonal/communication skills required * Demonstrated expertise in modelling and documenting business processes (ie As-Is, To-Be) * Ability to take complex situations and simplify to deliver efficient and optimal business outcomes * Strong in options analysis and business case development * Ability to look at alternatives and assess cost/benefit relationships * Ability to configure SAP and make recommendations on SAP best practices * Ability to be open to change; strong listening skills * Ability to take a long-term perspective, yet understand the "devil in the details" * Ability to lead team discussions, solicit input and facilitate decisions in a professional manner * Ability to multi-task and organize effectively to meet users' expectations while working as part of a larger team * Great time management skills with the desire to complete projects on time * Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
As our SAP FICO Architect, you'll be part of a rapidly growing retail establishment responsible for delivering solutions that ignite growth and deliver value across the organization. You'll contribute to architecture of all associated systems including integration methodology, business processes, process re-engineering and process improvement. You'll also be responsible for consultation with the business and knowledge transfer. You'll work on the most complex projects and contribute to the overall strategic vision of the organization. You'll integrate a broad range of ideas regarding IT architecture and develop strategies for migration toward the architectural vision. This opportunity also involves evaluating, designing and establishing technical protocols and standards for enterprise-wide use and evaluating vendor solutions. You'll provide integrated systems planning and recommend innovative technologies that will enhance the current systems besides validating all work estimates produced for their domain. As an Architect, you'll work with business and IT teams to plan and execute a strategy for maintaining the current ECC plus integrated landscape while simultaneously working on planning and execution of S4 Implementation. You'll also develop enterprise SAP IS Retail architecture and design methodologies and standards and provide architecture leadership to both technology and business partners across business processes. Understanding, refining and communicating the ERP business requirements and using them to create a robust, sustainable and manageable architecture will be your primary responsibility. Core responsibilities of this position include: * Providing Architect level SAP technical leadership and application architecture planning and delivery on large global complex projects * Establishing or modifying strategy, standards and procedures for SAP integration, configuration, and implementation * Assisting in the development of SAP technological roadmaps while keeping up to date with emerging technologies * Researching new technologies to assist in establishing the architectural vision for IT systems * Leading the design efforts to meet business objectives while driving the overall architecture to improve system reliability and flexibility * Working with the Leadership to create a roadmap for divesting Retail Legacy systems * Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP IS-Retail Financial and Supply Chain Processes * Provide process expertise and solutions in FI, SD, MM, IM areas and integration with other SAP Modules and non-SAP tools You'll need to have experience working closely with the business (Business Process owners) and SAP with an ability to articulate how to enable business processes across cross functional areas. You'll leverage functional resources (IT) to ensure the solution will enable business requirements. You'll possess a deep understanding of how changes to SAP IS Retail solution in one functional area could impact other functional areas or other systems in the IT landscape. You'll provide senior architect level problem analysis and experience aligning Architecture with business requirements. In addition, you'll need to demonstrate a strong ability to learn new information and systems quickly, work successfully in a Matrix organization, and forge partnerships with peers, customers, and suppliers. Design and perform configuration in ECC and S4 Simple Finance functionality of New General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Project Costing, Results Analysis, Revenue recognition and Profitability Analysis. Qualifications * 15 years' business, IT or related experience * 15 Years of One or more Core modules of SAP experience * 5 years of SAP IS Retail Architecture experience * Minimum one S4 Project experience * Agile experience is a must * Experience in New GL, AR, AP, Bank Accounting, Asset Management, Product Costing, Cost Center and Profitability Accounting of IS Retail solution * Experience in Designing, building, testing and deploying SAP FICO technical solutions, emphasizing RICEFs (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Forms) design and development. * Requires strong FICO, SCM background with extensive experience handling the integration responsibilities. * Strong Understanding SAP Retail suite and its integration to Non-SAP * Experience leading Blueprint (Analysis/Design Phase) and Implementation phases across different functional areas * Experience with full system life cycle for enterprise application development * Ability to work effectively across a wide range of functions, teams and levels of management * Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders and technologists throughout the organization * Strong organizational skills (multi-tasking) and a self-motivator * Proven written and verbal communication skills
09/05/2023
Full time
As our SAP FICO Architect, you'll be part of a rapidly growing retail establishment responsible for delivering solutions that ignite growth and deliver value across the organization. You'll contribute to architecture of all associated systems including integration methodology, business processes, process re-engineering and process improvement. You'll also be responsible for consultation with the business and knowledge transfer. You'll work on the most complex projects and contribute to the overall strategic vision of the organization. You'll integrate a broad range of ideas regarding IT architecture and develop strategies for migration toward the architectural vision. This opportunity also involves evaluating, designing and establishing technical protocols and standards for enterprise-wide use and evaluating vendor solutions. You'll provide integrated systems planning and recommend innovative technologies that will enhance the current systems besides validating all work estimates produced for their domain. As an Architect, you'll work with business and IT teams to plan and execute a strategy for maintaining the current ECC plus integrated landscape while simultaneously working on planning and execution of S4 Implementation. You'll also develop enterprise SAP IS Retail architecture and design methodologies and standards and provide architecture leadership to both technology and business partners across business processes. Understanding, refining and communicating the ERP business requirements and using them to create a robust, sustainable and manageable architecture will be your primary responsibility. Core responsibilities of this position include: * Providing Architect level SAP technical leadership and application architecture planning and delivery on large global complex projects * Establishing or modifying strategy, standards and procedures for SAP integration, configuration, and implementation * Assisting in the development of SAP technological roadmaps while keeping up to date with emerging technologies * Researching new technologies to assist in establishing the architectural vision for IT systems * Leading the design efforts to meet business objectives while driving the overall architecture to improve system reliability and flexibility * Working with the Leadership to create a roadmap for divesting Retail Legacy systems * Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP IS-Retail Financial and Supply Chain Processes * Provide process expertise and solutions in FI, SD, MM, IM areas and integration with other SAP Modules and non-SAP tools You'll need to have experience working closely with the business (Business Process owners) and SAP with an ability to articulate how to enable business processes across cross functional areas. You'll leverage functional resources (IT) to ensure the solution will enable business requirements. You'll possess a deep understanding of how changes to SAP IS Retail solution in one functional area could impact other functional areas or other systems in the IT landscape. You'll provide senior architect level problem analysis and experience aligning Architecture with business requirements. In addition, you'll need to demonstrate a strong ability to learn new information and systems quickly, work successfully in a Matrix organization, and forge partnerships with peers, customers, and suppliers. Design and perform configuration in ECC and S4 Simple Finance functionality of New General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Project Costing, Results Analysis, Revenue recognition and Profitability Analysis. Qualifications * 15 years' business, IT or related experience * 15 Years of One or more Core modules of SAP experience * 5 years of SAP IS Retail Architecture experience * Minimum one S4 Project experience * Agile experience is a must * Experience in New GL, AR, AP, Bank Accounting, Asset Management, Product Costing, Cost Center and Profitability Accounting of IS Retail solution * Experience in Designing, building, testing and deploying SAP FICO technical solutions, emphasizing RICEFs (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Forms) design and development. * Requires strong FICO, SCM background with extensive experience handling the integration responsibilities. * Strong Understanding SAP Retail suite and its integration to Non-SAP * Experience leading Blueprint (Analysis/Design Phase) and Implementation phases across different functional areas * Experience with full system life cycle for enterprise application development * Ability to work effectively across a wide range of functions, teams and levels of management * Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders and technologists throughout the organization * Strong organizational skills (multi-tasking) and a self-motivator * Proven written and verbal communication skills