Global SAP Business Analyst

Description

• Align the portal and app system development and phasing strategies across the business functions, regions and businesses (consumer/residential, industrial/commercial, mobile and international) to minimize redundancies and reduce costs.
• Oversee integration Project Team Lead in activities including Blueprinting, Business Impact Analysis, Role Mapping and
• Collaborate with IT in selection of suitable software solutions/packages in conjunction with the business.
• Support the implementation of process and data standards in all systems, per IT guidelines;
• Build and ensure knowledge transfer to SU resources and maintain appropriate resources to cover needs of business (# of SU, shifts, skill base, training);
• Develop business cases, ROI calculations and functional specifications of system enhancements or new modules, working with key stakeholders in Global Services.
• Coordination of business and system processes with rest of world team as global implementations occur;
• Work with the IT PMO to facilitate their understanding of the business requirements and interface with the Business to clarify deliverables as needed;
• Manage the lifecycle for the portfolio of assigned portal and app systems, including legacy applications, providing direction and coordination for enhancements, upgrades, and new system implementation, user acceptance testing and deployment.
• Lead regular (weekly/monthly/quarterly) work stream meetings with support resources (SU, Training and business leads, COE) to improve training and improve system effectivity;
• Act as business liaison within work stream (work with COE to confirm approach, design, timeline, etc.); ongoing dialog with business to scope system enhancements and functionality needs by collecting business requirements and defining business process
• Ensure knowledge transfer to SU resources and maintain appropriate resources to cover needs of business (# of SU, shifts, skill base, training);
• Prepare for and attend steering committee and other project status meetings, including input to the PMO
• Review, monitor and manage tickets for incidents and enhancements for assigned systems; resolve by collaborating with business partners, Super Users and COE’s;
• Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of Generac business goals and strategic objectives, apply creative problem solving approaches and conceptualize into productivity enhancing Global Services.
• Collaborate with functional business leaders in establishing the enhancement execution priorities and regularly communicate across the associated teams e.g. weekly;
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert and provide blueprinting handbook for their workstream as new sites/subsidiaries come onto platform;
• Oversee all security and role mapping system changes; review and approve individual requests, lead regular review board of security requests including SUB level;
• Lead the roll out of system enhancements, including hypercare and training of Super Users and outside user groups (customers);

Requirements

• 5 years of medium to large-scale project and program management;
• Good problem solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions;
• Ability to work collaboratively across global geographies, business units’ hierarchy and multiple functional areas;
• Good organization skills and time management necessary to lead large scale projects/programs;
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and with a team in a fast paced, high work volume environment with emphasis on maintaining quality and timeliness;
• Minimum 5 years of SAP system experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of one SAP end-to-end processes and related data (OTC, CRM, PTP, PTM, RTR, SLM, Master data).
• Cross/multi-functional understanding of industry, company and products to enable identification of assumptions and events, and qualification of related risks and opportunities;
• Demonstrated drive and determination to achieve success;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or assignments concurrently;
• Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data;
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word);
• Bachelor’s degree OR in lieu of degree, equivalent work experience in a professional setting;

Benefits

• Product loan and discount programs
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance